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Okra stew (or bamia) is a household dish for most Egyptians. The preparations vary depending on who is making it and what is on hand, but the general idea is often similar. In this case, the okra stands out as the highlight accentuated by seasoning and made heartier with meat. The dish can easily accommodate... Continue Reading →
Meatloaf is one of those dishes most Americans grew up eating at some point or another whether at home, school lunches, or the occasional restaurant. Like any dish that's so widespread, meatloaf comes in a variety of shapes, textures, flavors, and even cooking methods. It's easily a comfort food in my book. Not all meatloaves are... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I don't have a lot of time to cook and I need dinner ready by - well - dinner time. Slow cookers are perfect for easy meals that pack a lot of flavor. One of my favorite foods to make in the slow cooker is braised short ribs. When made in the slow cooker,... Continue Reading →
What meat-eating person doesn't love good steak tips? When it comes to quality steak, I'm a proponent of less is more. A little salt, a little pepper, maybe a pat of butter melting on top if you're feeling fancy and that's all you need for a good steak. Good beef shouldn't need anything else unless... Continue Reading →
I love all kinds of burgers whether they're smashed thin on a griddle, steamed, grilled, fast food style, multi-layered, singly patty, or big hefty pub style burgers. There's a burger for every mood and sometimes that mood calls for a comforting monster of a burger. Making a delicious, tender, and juicy burger isn't hard. In... Continue Reading →
The words "Fast" and "Easy" are red flags for any pho recipe. I admit that. This is not an easy recipe. It's an easy pho recipe. I'm also well aware that chefs, restaurants, and even Vietnamese grannies often simmer their pho broth for anywhere from 6 to 16 hours (though I've always suspected that anything... Continue Reading →
My second blogger recipe contest entry using Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. features flank steak as the star of the show. I'm not sure that I've written a simpler recipe than this one and that's because the Budweiser Brewmaster's Premium Sizzlin' Steak House Marinade Bag did most of the work! Some of the... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the opportunity to get my hands on Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. I got a free sample of the entire line and as part of my taste test, I crafted a recipe to enter into Budweiser's Blogger Recipe Challenge! I wanted my entry for the burger category to feature... Continue Reading →
There's a really simple difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage pie and I won't even drag out the lukewarm mystery until the end of the post to make you read the whole thing! It just comes down to what kind of ground meat you use. Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb while it's... Continue Reading →
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