I’ve never been a fan of ribeye – or any fatty cut of steak (NY strip, etc). Yet, the ribeye, T-bone, and NY strip seem to reign and rank high in mighty in the meat-lovers’ world.I’ll stick with my filet mignon – tender, tenderloin – as the princess 👸that I am. Only the cream of…
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It’s that time of year again…What time of year?Well, salad time (year round for me), but also the fresh flavor of cilantro and lime AND roasted green chiles! Yum, yum, yum! This salad is made with rare, sliced filet mignon (cooked sous vide to perfection), roasted green chiles, pumpkin seeds, sweet potato chunks, cilantro, feta,…
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Despite how much I love to cook and nourish the mouths and souls of others, I actually rarely entertain at home. I like my space. I like my habits. I like my routine. I have a very generous heart, but when it comes to my space and my place, I’m rather protective – very particular….
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Growing up, steak was certainly a special occasion. Every once in a while, Dad would fire up the grill and serve us some mean looking meat ~ although I don’t really remember it that way. In fact, I DO remember not enjoying the special steak occasions at all, smothering my slab in a salubrious amount…
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Beef Wellington is a preparation of fillet steak coated with pâtĂ© and then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. It’s fit for royalty, of course. It’s a special meal – one for you and one for kings and queens, alike. The origin of the name is unclear, with no definite connection to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke…
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Pumpkin spice season is STILL in full force, even if Starbucks is pushing the peppermint this month – and even this week. I’ll stick with pumpkin in my house…and it’s always the season for steak – filet mignon, that is. Fascinated by the unique flavor combination of pumpkin, green chile, and garam masala a friend…
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