Preface: I don’t know anything about Asian cooking. But I love Asian food. I didn’t use a recipe for this, or even read recipes in preparation… and let me tell you. This trial was not an error. It was a success. Delicious. But probably not “authentic.” First, I started marinating some beef in the fridge… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Beef
Delicious Steak Marinade, and How to Broil Steaks
You will NOT be sorry if you marinate your steak in: 2 Tablespoons olive oil Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove of minced garlic or some garlic powder When I read a similar recipe, my jaw dropped. It’s like… everything good in one marinade!… Continue Reading
“Ron’s Rub” – Delicious (and simple!) steak rub
If you’re looking for a deliciously simple way to dress up a steak, a whole chicken, or any number of other things you might be cooking, this rub may just be the answer! Named “Ron’s Rub” after my dad, this is a yummy mixture of only four ingredients. Equal parts: black pepper kosher salt brown… Continue Reading
Yummy Simple Meatballs
So, if you don’t feel like going all out with making delicious meat sauce for your spaghetti, meatballs are a little faster and just as yummy. Here’s how I made mine: 1 lb. of lean ground beef 1 egg, beaten minced garlic (however much you like) 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs Mix it all together with… Continue Reading
Last-Minute Dinner – Taco Salad
If you stock your pantry and fridge like I do, you probably have some shredded cheese in the fridge or freezer, salsa, a can of olives, and a partially full container of sour cream. I think most people (not usually me) also have ground beef around, in the freezer or fridge, and lettuce is pretty… Continue Reading
Quick and Simple Beef Quesadillas
Sometimes you don’t feel like cooking up a storm, but you still want something delicious for dinner. Enter: the quesadilla. Simple, quick, delicious, and filling. All you need are flour tortillas (which last almost forever in the fridge, so you should pretty much always have them), your favorite kind of cheese – shredded (which can… Continue Reading
SO Amazing Roast Beef
I like my roast beef rare and flavorful… I found a super-simple recipe and altered it so that it achieves both of those goals flawlessly AND sets up a great gravy base in the process. (In case you’re wondering about that fantastic bakd potato, I rubbed it with olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt… Continue Reading
Fantastic Fajitas
After everyone’s suggestions on what to do with bottom round steaks, we decided to make fajitas. It was a much better use of the meat than the ERROR steak. I cut the steaks into strips, then browned them in a pan with a bit of olive oil. After that, I added some broth, soy sauce,… Continue Reading
Country Fried Steak With Gravy for the Gravy-Phobic
Why do some people call it “Chicken Fried Steak”? I don’t understand that, unless it’s because it’s fried like you would fry chicken. But why don’t they call them “chicken fried onion rings” or “chicken fried green tomatoes”? I have even heard of “Chicken fried chicken,” which to me just sounds redundant. In any case,… Continue Reading
The Husband’s Spaghetti Sauce
We had leftover sauce and olive cheese bread from spaghetti night about a week and a half ago. So last night, we made lasagna and olive bread a la “Pioneer Woman.” The lasagna recipe was slightly different, of course, because we used our own sauce. And this time, I sliced the bread and arranged the… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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