We got a wild cold snap here in Texas with some rather unusual winds. Towards the end of the season when you’re saying goodbye to winter. Goodbye to cold nights, crisp air , comfort food and sweaters and a hello again and welcome to summer. Here welcomes heat, humidity and everyone’s favorite mosquitos.To me these…
Category: Beef
Steak and Chicken Fajita Platter
Fajita platters are a must for at home. When you go out its seems you have to practically beg for more tortillas and if you have a grabby one year old like I do those sizzling platters are almost a “no-no”. So I love to do fajita platters at home! It some simple, wayyyyy cheaper…
Beef and Mushrooms Stir Fry
Beef and Mushrooms is a super easy dish when you have a craving for something flavorful, not too heavy, and healthy. I make beef and mushrooms anytime I feel like I want some take out. Its really easy, doesn’t take very long and doesn’t take too much prep. Its also one of those dishes that…
Cilantro-Chimichurri Steak Tacos
Steak tacos are one of those things that I have to make a couple times a month. Everything about a taco is great. It’s generally quick, tasty, and flavorful. I really enjoy using fresh handmade local tortillas I find it makes such a huge difference in the end result. Traditionally made with parsley I really…
Beef Stroganoff Lasagna
I like to call this “A tale of two classics” like some sort of ridiculous love story that weren’t meant to be but were meant to be if you get my drift. I love beef stroganoff but with the classic egg noodle though I feel the sauce always falls off the noodle. So it got…
Braised Beef over Pappardelle
So this is for one of those long nights. Where you want to just be home. Its cold outside and have no place to be. This recipe is a labor of love and test to your patience as well. Braised beef is just a absolute treat. Whether you make it or its made for you…
Double Cheddar Sliders
What’s not to like about a slider? They are mini burgers with BIG flavors! my favorite thing about sliders is you generally make a lot of them so they are easy to experiment with. You have a crazy idea then a sliders the perfect vessel to try it out on. These sliders I made today…
Carne Picada Tacos
Carne Picada is one of my super quick go-to staples. its something to always have in the freezer to just defrost because cooking it literally takes a few minutes. Carne Picada is ground or minced meat. it’s a super thin shaved beef that take flavor really well and quickly. You can either eat it on…
Bulgogi Rice bowl
Any kind of takeout is really fun. Its always a treat! I think the fun part really though is all the little containers. Each containing something delicious like a little fun surprise. Asian cuisine can be really intimidating for some. In the beginning it was for me too. But cooking it more was the only…
