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Beef

Crock Pot Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

May 4, 2009
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It’s no secret that good Pho broth requires a gazillion hours of simmering time. Time that I just don’t have. Tony, a boyfriend from a lifetime ago, told me his Dad used to simmer giant vats of pho broth overnight for his little pho restaurant in Houston. So, one day, I thought it would be [...]

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Stir Fried Beef and Nectarines

November 12, 2008

Click on image for a photoset of 9 additional images (including one shot taken with my point and shoot camera)

I’ve also used peaches the same way – the firmer ones work well. Just cut your peach or your nectarine into thin wedges or thick slices – and add them to your beef stir fry.
As in [...]

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Broccoli Beef Recipe

November 5, 2008

(click on the above for 11 more step-by-step food photography shots of the Broccoli Beef Recipe)
After moving out of the dorms in college, I found an apartment to share with 3 others. My job was to cook, and as long as what I put out on the dinner table was better than instant ramen, I [...]

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Artisan Steak Tasting

October 26, 2008

“So, have you ever thought about doing a steak tasting?” was the start of the first emails I’d gotten from Carrie Oliver of Oliver Ranch Company.
I was intrigued, but wasn’t convinced that the taste of steak could go much more beyond the grades of tough Select, affordable Choice and out-of-my-budget Prime. I’ve also been able [...]

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Thai Curry Beef Skewers + Guest Writer for Martha Stewart

September 10, 2008

I’m a guest writer over at Martha Stewart Everyday Food! Have you been to their website? They’ve got thousands of recipes, all of them simple and perfect for dinner tonight.
My kids made Thai Curry Beef Skewers and Grilled Banana with Dark Chocolate for them. Come on over to Martha Stewart Everyday Food’s website and [...]

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