Carne Asada Cassarole From El Toro Gourmet Meats In Lake Forests, CA

CARNE ASADA CASSEROLE

CARNE ASADA CASSEROLE Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and you know we have the best darn Carne Asada around…but did you know you can make more than tacos with Carne Asada? Yep!  You can make a delicious…

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Classic Beef Stew From El Toro Gourmet Meats In Lake Forest, CA

CLASSIC BEEF STEW

CLASSIC BEEF STEW RECIPE Courtesy of The New York Times This classic beef stew recipe courtesy of the New York Times is just what you need on a cold evening.  Be sure to make plenty so you can have leftovers…

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Brouwerjiwest Beer Sold @ El Toro Gourmet Meats In Lake Forest, CA

BROUWERIJ WEST

THE BROUWERIJ WEST STORY The Brouwerij West brand was founded in 2010 by talented brewer Brian Mercer, who, after a career of importing Belgian Candi Sugar for some of the top breweries in the country, spent years as a gypsy/contract…

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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast From El Toro Gourmet Meats In Lake Forest, CA

HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy Courtesy of Rachel Ray  Not up for an entire turkey this year?  How about an herb roasted turkey breast?  For the holidays, or any time of year…. a turkey breast is easier to…

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How To Brine A Turkey From El Toro Gourmet Meats In Lake Forest, CA

HOW TO BRINE A TURKEY

How to Brine A Turkey Why Brine a Turkey? First off, why do we want to brine a turkey? The reason being is that during the brining process the turkey absorbs the moisture.  This in turn helps it stay juicy.…

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Bivouac Cider Works

Bivouac Cider Works

Our featured brewery this month is Bivouac Cider Works, located in San Diego County.  They like to say their cider was “Born in San Diego”. The name Bivouac pronounced (biv-oo-ak) means a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially…

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings From El Toro Gourmet Meats

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Whether it’s a kid’s party, a block-party, a tail-gate party, or a party for one, crispy baked chicken wings have become a national pass-time favorite! And whether you choose to separate your wings into the “wingette” and the “drumette” or…

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