When I was little, I remember my Grandmother standing at the stove top stirring her homemade tapioca pudding. I stood close by, waiting, asking to help, so I could somehow sneak a sample of her delicious recipe. Grandma smiled and with a twinkle … [Read more...]
Tacos Ropa Vieja
March 12, 2012 39 Comments
I'd like to believe I'm Superwoman. But I'm not. I often wish I were type A. Sadly, I'm not that either. I can multi-task. I think all women can multi-task. It's in our blood. Right? But again, I'm not really the best at … [Read more...]
Beef and Barley Soup
January 18, 2012 13 Comments
Winter has definitely arrived. When I look out my window I see a blanket of white gracing the landscape. When I look over at my sofa, with my lovely new throw blanket (the one my sister gave me for Christmas), I see a scruffy Cairn Terrier … [Read more...]
Tio Cameron’s Salsa Verde over Grilled Rib Eye Steaks… and a Family Reunion.
August 15, 2011 4 Comments
This was the summer of the family reunion. As I’m writing this post, visions of the classic Vacation movies pop into my head (hee hee). For some reason Christmas Vacation seems to come to mind. Nope, I do not belong to the Griswold … [Read more...]
Tomato Gorgonzola Vinaigrette over Grilled Beef Tenderloin
July 22, 2011 5 Comments
It's summertime and that means I'm livin life in the fast lane these days. Although my fast lane is very possibly most people's slow lane. The days are long this time of year and I jam pack these days with as much as possible. I believe my … [Read more...]
Spice Rubbed Flank Steak Tacos with Fresh Avocado and Tio’s Salsa
June 17, 2011 6 Comments
I think I should have titled this post, Me and the Ranger... Kitchen calamities! It's been quite the evening here at the Bennett Camp. I had the brilliant idea of preparing a fun and delicious dinner of quick grilled spice rubbed flank steak … [Read more...]
Slow Braised Beef Daube
June 1, 2011 2 Comments
I love my fresh organic fruits and veggies and of course I love dessert, especially chocolate dessert. Actually anything chocolate is great with me. But what I really love is a good hearty beef dish. Mmmmm (I can’t think of anything more … [Read more...]
Salisbury Steak with Pan Gravy
April 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
I walked in my front door a few weeks ago and heard my oldest gal call “hey Mom!” from the family room sofa. She’d come home from college for a few days to recover from a cold she’d picked up during mid-terms. After we chatted for a few … [Read more...]
Steak with Tomato and Garlic Sauce (Bistecca alla Pizzaiola)
October 5, 2010 3 Comments
Steak and potatoes, steak and fries, steak and salad, why not steak with tomatoes and garlic? This is a delicious old world Italian recipe that is truly fresh and simply divine. Originating in Naples, this fabulous dish is easily prepared but … [Read more...]
Beef Carbonnade
September 9, 2010 2 Comments
In typical Tink fashion, my oldest gal texted me to ask if we could have Chinese take out for dinner. I bet you're all having a good laugh right now, just as I did. Yes, my children would much rather have Chinese take out than Mom's dinner, … [Read more...]
Steak Diane
July 30, 2010 2 Comments
Arriving home from a fun day trip to Port Townsend, WA last weekend, I grabbed two one pound packages of ground beef out of my freezer to use for dinner, or so I thought. When I went to prepare Suzie Q's ( pet name for our little gal) famous … [Read more...]
Beef Stroganoff With Fresh Herbs and Garlic
June 6, 2010 7 Comments
When I was about 7 or 8, instead of playing with dolls or Sun Tan Barbie (that really gives away my age!) like other little girls, I played restaurant. My sister and I would transform our tiny little bedroom into an elegant five-star restaurant, … [Read more...]
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