Mom’s Pan-fried London Broil Steak
February 28, 2011
Our favorite way to eat steak, updated, from the recipe archive. Originally posted in 2006. Enjoy! ~Elise
“London Broil” used to be a way of describing a method for cooking lean beef cuts such as flank or top round, which originally was to pan-fry it quickly on medium high to high heat, c…
Baked Chimichangas
February 27, 2011
For each serving, place a chimichanga on a serving plate, spoon 2 tablespoons salsa and 1 tablespoon sour cream by top.
Serves 4 (2 each). Serving size (2 chimichangas)
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Cheesy Mostaccioli
February 27, 2011
Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze
February 26, 2011
Every Saturday my dad heads to the local farmers market and, whether the season is right, comes home with a big bunch of beets, which he soon after scrubs clean, boils, quarters, and marinates in oil and vinegar. So by the duration I show up in the we have a bowlful of beets for breakfast…
Apple Curry Turkey Pita
February 24, 2011
“This is great for turkey leftovers. Simple, quick and flavorful. that is a good one for substitutions too. I’ve used white wine in place of lemon, sour cream in place of yogurt, chicken in place of…
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Peach and Prosciuto
February 24, 2011
Turkey Stew with Peppers and Mushrooms
February 24, 2011
Sacramento can’t construct up its mind whether spring has sprung or not. Everywhere you go, trees are in bloom, my star magnolias included. For the last few days the sun has been shining brightly. They sort of trick you, that sunshine and those blooming trees. I’ve abandoned my heavy jea…
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Mustard Seeds
February 24, 2011
Mustard seeds. Do you cook with them often? I discovered how wonderful they were years ago when my Indian friend Sanjay would come by and form dal for us, peppered with mustard seeds. They’re so tiny, but boy do they pack a flavor punch. They are particularly good toasted, spicy and nutty…
Sea Bass alla Fiorentina
February 22, 2011
Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon
February 21, 2011
Cauliflower lovers unite! I’m always looking for ways to dress up my favorite white vegetable. Here’s a quickie, inspired by Southern Italian flavors. A little bacon (or pancetta), some roasted pine nuts, some garlic (of course), oregano, and red pepper flakes, and your cauliflower is r…