This recipe gave me the best steak I have EVERRRRRRRRR made or eaten!!! It comes from Billy Parisi, a chef I follow because of his nonfussy, yummy recipes. I’m using some of his own words to describe the cooking method. You HAVE to make this steak and the sauce using his method. The. Best. Ever!…
Category: Beef
Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle
Ragus are labors of love. Start early in the day because a long simmer is necessary to meld the flavors. This is a modification of a Bobby Flay recipe — My family LOVES THIS DISH! Ingredients for Short Rib Ragu pasta: Directions: Short Rib Ragu Pasta:
Coq au Vin Meatballs with Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes
I’ve been following a young woman, Tieghan Gerard, who has a blog called Half-Baked Harvest. Check out her website–so many delicious recipes. I’ve made a lot of her food, which are all easy and super rich in flavor . . . did I mention EASY? This is one of my favorites with a few of…
Skillet Roasted Ribeye Steak with an Herby Whiskey Cream Sauce
If you’ve been to our home for dinner more than once, you’ve probably had this steak. I already know this will be what I ask for as my final meal on Earth. Chef Billy Parisi (I’m a fan for life) used to have this recipe on his YouTube channel, but for some reason it…
Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Blistered Green Beans
1 lb. beef flank steak 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger 2 T. soy sauce 1 t. brown sugar 3 T. peanut oil 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved 4 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced 2 T. mirin 1 t. sambal Oelek toasted sesame seeds (optional) Cut the flank…
Carne Asada, Street Tacos Style
We grew up on ground beef tacos — and I thought they were delicious at the time, but as I became an adult it was a major revelation to see the vast array of what tacos could be — carnitas (pretty much my fave), chicken, fish, guajillo beef and so many others. INGREDIENTS Marinade: 5 tablespoons low…
Riad’s Shortribs
The only way I can imagine eating at Balthazar is by cooking their food out here in the West. These are such delicious ribs, wine infused, tender, and rich. I could mainline the sauce! Ingredients Serves 6 to 8 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 pounds short ribs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 carrots,…
Beef Barley Soup
My ultimate comfort soup — this is my go to soup in fall and winter. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak or roast, cut into chunks, 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 whole carrots, cut into thick rounds 2 stalks of celery sliced 2-3 yukon gold potatoes,…
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