Try the other red meat — bison

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THIS WEEK: Bison Strip-Steak with a Spicy Red Onion Marmalade from Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern in Twinsburg, Ohio

Here's a recipe you don't see everyday: Bison Strip-Steak with a Spicy Red Onion Marmalade. Bison meat contains fewer calories and less cholesterol than beef or chicken. It is also extremely lean and high in protein. It's a bit like beef except it has a richer, sweeter flavor. As an added plus, bison is considered more environmentally friendly than beef. The Spicy Red Onion Marmalade adds a nice finish to the bison meat. So, if you have that craving for red meat, but want to watch what you eat, try this recipe out!

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About the chef: Chef Brandt Evans believes in food that's fresh, fun and bursting with flavor. Hearty, impressive, alluring, this unique style of cooking is perfect for the ambiance of the Blue Canyon. “My creative American cooking style is built around a love for traditional American favorite foods and ethnic, funky flavors. By combining them with an artist's touch, I can create dishes that my customers understand and appreciate, while still providing them an experience unlike they've had before.”

Former executive chef of the celebrated Kostas restaurant in Tremont and an alum of the Culinary Institute of America, Brandt developed much of his style working as sous chef at Alva's in Manhattan.

“The Blue Canyon is my dream. It provides me with a daily canvas to pull out my paints and really give my customers something special.” Brandt said. Aside from his work at Blue Canyon, Brandt also has created Blue Canyon’s very own wine line and a spice line.

Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern offers a unique experience unlike any other. A majestic log cabin, reminiscent of those gracing the national parks out west, sits atop a sandstone buff in the most unlikely of places: Twinsburg, Ohio.

Bison Strip-Steak with a Spicy Red Onion Marmalade is served at Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern for $24.95. The recipe is for a serving size of two.

Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
8960 Wilcox Drive
SR 82 & I-480
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
330-486-BLUE
bluecanyonrestaurant.com

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