Dining at a fancy steakhouse can be expensive, and some days, you just want to stay in. Have you ever tried recreating the steakhouse experience at home? Grilling is an obviously popular choice when it comes to steak, but did you know that mastering the art of...
Perfectly seared steak. Fresh, crunchy cabbage that has magically become noodles. And a sesame-ginger dressing that ties the whole thing together! Welcome to latest obsession: This Sesame Ginger Beef and Cabbage Noodle Bowl. Sometimes, it's the simplest ingredients...
This Guinness Beef Stew is directly from the Official Guinness Cookbook - it's the real deal! I used to work for Guinness over 20 years ago, and have even worked out of their headquarters based in Scotland. I'm thrilled to share with you one of the most popular...
Ground beef. It's like the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen, right? It's the hero of so many dishes, from the zen-like Buddha Bowls to the classic bolognese, and let's not forget the king of weeknight dinners: tacos. But hey, what if I told you that you can...
Steak lovers, it's time to elevate your grilling game beyond the usual salt, pepper, or that go-to grilling blend. What's your favorite steak? Maybe it's a juicy flank steak, a tender filet mignon, or even a robust sirloin? Whatever your preference, getting a gourmet...
This is one of those dishes that'll make your whole family say "More, please!" My Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a dish that's as easy as it is scrumptious. With tender beef, crisp broccoli, it's immensely flavorful without the goopy brown sauce. It's a...
Authentic Pho recipe from award-winning cookbook author and foremost expert in Vietnamese cuisine, Andrea Nguyen! With a broth that’s light yet so full of flavor, it’s infused with spices like cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. Utterly addictive! Why This...
Did you know that you can use Guinness in place of water, stock and wine in recipes? It adds a deep, rich, earthy flavor profile to the dish. I used to work for the Guinness company (Diageo) and created this delicious Guinness Corned Beef with Cabbage recipe. ...
If you love making your own beef jerky, try this savory-sweet Korean inspired flavor combination. We use traditional Korean BBQ marinade with thin-sliced beef (we love using London broil) for a healthy snack. Tips for Making Korean Style Beef Jerky For best...
This recipe for Curried Beef Dumplings is from Carla Hall's brand new book, Cooking with Love. Carla is a co-host on ABC's The Chew and a "Fan Favorite on Bravo's Top Chef All Stars. What I love about this recipe is that it's sort of a cross between steamed sui mai...
During recipe testing, there was an unanimous "MMMMM!!!" along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I've ever had. And it's from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of Belize. I actually had to...
We'll be posting miso recipes regularly for the next few months, I'm working with Marukome to develop recipes for their brand new Miso & Easy product with substitutions using regular miso paste. So, Miso & Easy is like instant miso in a...
One of my very first blogging friends is Bee from Rasa Malaysia. In the early days of the blog, we used to chat on the phone after my kids went to bed about the technical side of blogging -- silly acronyms like SEO, PHP, CSS and HTML. Back then (I say "back then"...
We've been kabob happy lately, and it's all because of this man: click on photos to see where we were! and this man: My kids want to be Adam when they grow up. These two men wrote this book: Get this book! I know you'll love it! Chicken and Waffles on a Stick? hells...
I’ve been fortunate in my life to meet some of the greatest people who have influenced food in a major way, from television chefs like Martin Yan to cooking greats like Jacques Pepin. But the person who I’ve enjoyed meeting the most is Marcella Hazan, who happens to...
For our family, if there ever was a PERFECT cut of steak, it would be the bad-boy Porterhouse steak. It's big. It's massive. One giant hunk will feed our family of four. But before I get into our love for Porterhouse (because I'll get carried away and will forget...
The recipe for Skirt Steak Tacos is simple and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. Instead of drowning my taco in a heavy salsa, I like to keep it simple and fresh with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled Mexican cheese and a slice or two of avocado. A...
Flank steak is quickly becoming one of my favorite steak cuts, and it's taken me this long to really fall in love with it because I normally opt for the skirt steak when shopping flatter cuts for grilling, tacos, fajitas, etc. It wasn't until the price of skirt...
Last week was "Sneak zucchini on your neighbor's porch day" - and lo and behold, I got a few on my doorstep. Except none of my neighbors have gardens. It's a complete mystery, and I appreciate the thoughtful gesture. I guess if anyone could find a use for...
Carrie Oliver knows her beef. And luckily, she's one of my very good friends and loves to send me on happy beef adventures, including an Artisan Steak Tasting a couple of years ago and more recently an Artisan Burger Tasting, which I actually enjoyed even more. If...
