Fajitas are usually something I order at restaurants. I love to get a sizzling skillet full of peppers, onions, seasoned beef and a stack of warm tortillas. The dish is always a feast for all the senses. When it comes to Mexican food at our house, we usually stick to tacos, … [Read more...] about Top Shelf Steak Fajitas
Beef Fajitas
Spice blend 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon paprika (for more kick, use hot paprika) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Marinade 2 … [Read more...] about Beef Fajitas
Ginger-Soy Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
Frequent readers of this blog should be well aware that during certain times of the year our local grocer marks down the beef tenderloin to a price more representative of sirloin. When this happens, we stock up. We have shared a few ways we prepare this: on the grill as … [Read more...] about Ginger-Soy Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
Smoked Barbecue Ribs: The Movie
We invited our neighbors over for a "how to smoke barbecue ribs" session a while back. There's nothing like a lazy afternoon with your neighbors, sitting in the backyard as the baby back ribs smoke in the background. One of our favorite things about our neighborhood is … [Read more...] about Smoked Barbecue Ribs: The Movie
Baked Beans 1.0
1 lb navy beans 6 oz pork belly (half a package; remove hard portion of fat and save; cube the rest) 2 tsp baking soda 1 onion sliced 1/4 cup molasses 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp ground mustard 2 tbsp ketchup Soak beans in water overnight. Drain and add the beans, baking … [Read more...] about Baked Beans 1.0
