Beef

Chimichurri.

Chimichurri is a South American version of pesto that is served atop or along side meat and veggies.  I’m planning on grilling up a ton of fresh veggies from the farmer’s market and I thought this would be perfection for a vegetarian dish.  I will, however, grill up some chicken for my favorite carnivores to … Continue Reading »

Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Dry Rub.

  As the the warmer weather of spring arrives across the country, grills will be fired up and beef, chicken and pork will be seared to perfection.  I will not lie, I love spring – not too hot, not to cold and everyone is finally outside enjoying the sunshine on their face.  Our grill has … Continue Reading »

Sydney’s Chipotle Hamburgers.

    After the Maroon 5 concert in Philly, we spent the next day exploring all my favorite food hot spots on Friday.  My daughter, Sydney, spotted this cookbook for teens and insisted we get it so that she can cook for us.  WHAT?  Excuse ME?  This is my daughter who has NEVER expressed an … Continue Reading »

Smoked Paprika Beef Stew in the Crock Pot.

  It is one of those days.  We all have them & I’m learning to despise them. I literally didn’t stop for one minute to enjoy this sunny, beautiful day until now (the windows flank my computer).  I sprang from my bed at 4:30 am & haven’t stopped.  I did, however, manage while making my … Continue Reading »

Tequila lime braised short ribs.

I love braising meat for dinner.  It is the easiest & most flavorful way of cooking.  It pretty much ranks up there with the slow cooker – just by means of your oven.  Braising meat consists of browning it first on the stovetop and yielding a nice crust on the exterior.  This process adds a … Continue Reading »

Bolognese Sauce.

I remember traveling to Bologna, Italy with my husband.  It was a very quaint, calm area after we had been to Florence, Rome and Venice.  We enjoyed all of the wonderful culinary treats and especially their Bolognese sauce.  From this, is my inspiration. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, finely diced 1 medium … Continue Reading »

Quinoa Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. Wheat-free.

  I have a few recipes I still wanted to try and review for my dear friend Lauren.  Her wheat-free cookbook is fabulous.  Last night I tried the Quinoa Turkey Meatloaf and made it in a muffin pan for easy serving.  Everyone loved it!  It was so tasty and she was right… didn’t miss the … Continue Reading »

Guinness & Beef Stew in the Crock Pot.

There’s nothing quite like a beef stew on a cold winter day.  This is a wonderfully easy crock pot recipe but it does require a little prep work.  Well worth it once you taste this dish! Ingredients: 1/2 cup of flour Salt Pepper 2 lbs or so of lean stew meat 2 tablespoons of olive … Continue Reading »

Organic Beef or Buffalo Chili.

Sunday’s are a perfect day for chili especially during football playoffs.  This can be made ahead of time or earlier in the day and left simmering on the stovetop.  I’ve used both organic lean beef and ground buffalo with this recipe and both work perfectly and are a bit healthier if you’re watching your weight. … Continue Reading »

Drunken beef stew.

Beef stew is one of those staples of cooler weather.  I normally make this in the crock pot but in my cleaning frenzy today, I thought I would slow cook it in my Le Creuset Dutch Oven in the oven all afternoon.   It’s just one of those things that makes you feel good.  In … Continue Reading »