I’m not much of a meat-eater—but when I’m shopping for it I seek out grass-fed beef. This may sound a bit elitist but I feel that I’m taking a stand for those who do enjoy beef, and a stand for the welfare of cows. And grass-fed beef is lean (and higher in good fats and …
Roasted Moroccan Carrots, Brisket with Onion Gravy, and some Passover and Easter Treats
You may be getting down to the wire on Passover and Easter menu planning (or maybe just I am), so I wanted to share a simple meal that I’m making, in case you’re still in search of ideas and recipes. I’ve also created a quick list of some of my other recipes that you may …
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon is a traditional French peasant dish, but it seems quite luxurious to me, in both flavor and nutrients. On top of this, it is surprisingly easy and relatively inexpensive to make (if you don’t count the dry red wine). And, like many good things, it takes some time to prepare and cook. I’m …
Meatballs Parmesan
Time for more comfort food. What this recipe really represents is a meatball bar at my stove. I bake the meatballs, simmer the tomato sauce, shred cheese, steam broccoli, cut up some raw veggies (like cucumbers, carrots, snap peas, and red peppers), and we have dinner. It takes me about 30 minutes from start to …
Picadillo Recipe
This is a recipe for picadillo, and you can use ground beef, pork, turkey, or even chicken, depending on your taste and what you have around. It has a great flavor and is flexible enough to withstand ingredient alterations, if you get my drift (Out of cilantro? It will still taste delicious). Picadillo goes great …
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