Category Archives: Beef

A Tex-Mex roundup for Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, amigos! May 5 is a holiday celebrated  in parts of Mexico and the United States in honour of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Here’s a roundup of tasty treats perfect for your Cinco de Mayo … Continue reading →

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Pizza meatball casserole

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

A delectable mashup dish! This lovely creation is the result of my menfolk being unable to decide what they wanted for dinner. The premise is simple: meatballs cooked up with classic pizza toppings including onions, mushrooms, green pepper, sauce and … Continue reading →

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Traditional beef tartare

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Top quality ingredients shine in this classic dish! I’ll never forget the first time I tasted beef tartare. I’d avoided it out of unfounded fears about eating raw beef, but curiosity eventually got the better of me and I was … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot makes for faster, tastier corned beef

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

Super tender and flavourful brisket….with zero preservatives! I have spent my entire adult life (up till about a week ago) wondering how corned beef got its name. I mean, there’s no corn in it (unlike peameal bacon, for example, which … Continue reading →

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Indonesian-inspired beef and vegetable bowls

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Spiced-up flank steak with chili, coconut and more!  I’ve never been to Indonesia but this island archipelago is a land that has long fascinated me. Sambal Oelek is one of the ingredients I reach for very often in my kitchen; … Continue reading →

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Fast and delicious taco pizza

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

A party-perfect combination of two favourite foods! If your family is like mine, there is a good chance you have both tacos and pizza on the regular menu rotation. To me, both are fast, fun meal options although I do … Continue reading →

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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

A super make-ahead snack for sports fans! When presented with this dish for taste testing a few days ago, my menfolk were rendered speechless, in a good way. Meaty, cheesy and full of flavour, it’s scrumptious and satisfying and really … Continue reading →

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