Apple Pie Covered with Leaves
I’m finally back from Reno, and Larry got to pick the dinner menu tonight since I was gone for his birthday on Monday. Although I think I’m a capable cook, I have always failed at most pies. Larry...
View ArticleCorn & Tomato Saute
When I know we’re going to have steak for dinner, I usually try to get one that’s producted from a local ranch, Pampero Longhorn Ranch. They’re usually at the local farmer’s market, and their animals...
View ArticleSkillet Shepherd’s Pie
It’s confession time. My husband loves cottage pie. That’s shepherd’s pie, a mixture of lamb and vegetables and topped with mashed potatoes, but made with ground beef instead. I never make it so he...
View ArticleBacon-Brussels Sprouts Saute with Dijon-Sherry Vinegar Dressing
I’ve started to finally ease up on the idea that it’s not worth cooking unless I can cook a perfectly balanced meal (a remnant from growing up – meat, starch, vegetable). Something homemade is better...
View ArticleReduced-Fat Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
I used to make stuffed shells pretty regularly but haven’t made them in years. This version is good (not great – I think there’s something fundamentally wrong with nonfat dairy). The sauce is a simple...
View ArticleBeef & Guinness Pie
Growing up, I was forced to eat a not-very-good version of corned beef and cabbage every year for St. Patrick’s Day. As a result, I’ve never made any sort of special food for the holiday as an adult –...
View ArticleTurkish Ground-Lamb Pizzas
Another pick from Larry, and it was a good one. I don’t eat lamb so we used ground beef instead. And we loved this dinner. The pizza doesn’t have a sauce – it’s just a seasoned ground meat mixture...
View ArticleChile-Rubbed Steak Tacos
Brandon was over for dinner again, and since I know he likes Mexican food (but not avocado), I decided to make tacos. I did two versions of filling – one, a flavorful spice rub on steak. We grilled the...
View ArticleFajita Burgers
I’m not sure these burgers are very much like a fajita. They’re good, though – spiced beef patties, chipotle mayo, and roasted peppers make for nice flavors in my mouth. The thing we didn’t like about...
View ArticleBeef Ragu over Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is really nothing like pasta other than how it looks, but it’s still good. It needs to be served with something a little substantial, though. A light marinara sauce will leave you...
View ArticleBalsamic and Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip Puree
Short ribs – every time I make them, I’m sorry. They’re really fatty, and it’s off-putting to me. The only way I’ve ever had any success is to cook the heck out of them, then refrigerate them in the...
View ArticleEstouffade a la Catalane
What I’ve found most ironic about going to culinary school is that I rarely cook at home now. I don’t have the energy or appetite during the week, and weekends are more about recovery than anything...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Poutine
Despite never having traveled to Poutine Country (Quebec), Larry and I have developed a bit of an obsession with poutine. I’m not sure why – maybe because the sound of crisp fries covered in a savory...
View Article1-hour Pressure Cooker Texas-Style Chile Con Carne
I tinkered with this chili just a bit, so it’s not really Texas-style chile con carne, but con carne y frijoles. What can I say? We like beans in our chili. And I like my pressure cooker. I use it...
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