Thai Beef with Mint and Basil

Thai Beef with Mint and Basil is a rich dish full of typical Thai flavors, it is based on the Thai dish Nue Gra Pao.  Flank steak works best for this dish, as it takes to the hearty marinade and sauce and does not shred while stir-frying, though you can use chuck steak as well.  Serve Thai Beef with Mint and Basil with Spicy Sichuan Chili Crisp, for those who want more heat, lime wedges, and white rice or cauliflower rice, if you’re carb-conscious, accompanied by a crisp, dry rosé wine.

Thai Beef with Mint and Basil

Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes plus marinating time. Serves: 4.

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Peas and Tomato Sauce with Mint and Parsley

Peas and Tomato Sauce with Mint and Parsley riffs on Pasta con Piselli, an Italian classic. The peas, mint and parsley in this sauce bring a flash of Spring to your dinner table. After the prep work, the sauce is prepared while the pasta cooks. It works best with a small form pasta, like pennette, orecchiette, ditali or even old-fashioned elbow macaroni.  Easy to prepare, Peas and Tomato Sauce with Mint and Parsley over pasta is attractive to serve and really tasty.  Start with some Breaded Cauliflower followed by Peas and Tomato Sauce with Mint and Parsley over pasta for a classic Italian dinner.

Peas and Tomato Sauce with Mint and Parsley

Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 60 minutes, Serves 2.

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