Steak & Craize Maize Fajita Strips

This is not your traditional fajita recipe. No, it’s not.The steak sirloin strips are definitely coated is a savory, spicy, fajita-ish seasoning – But rather than muted in the outer banks of a flour tortilla, this specialized, sautéed steak strips are served right alongside (or among) Craize Sweet Corn (toasted corn) crackers.These crackers are “extra…

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The Kitchen Sink and Kale Chips Too!

I’m tired.  It’s now dark.  I’m HUNGRY! You know that story, the drill after a long day’s work. For days such as these (and it seems that they are becoming more common than not ~ particularly the “it’s dark” part ~ fall is here), I like simplicity. Leftovers.  A mishmash of leftovers will do. Dagwood…

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Basil Ginger Coconut Sauce

Based on the success of last week’s Basil Ginger Meatballs, I was inspired to go a little further with the flavor combination.  As I mentioned before, combining the intoxicating aroma and savory flavor of fresh basil with the spice and zing of fresh ginger is one of my favorite culinary amalgamations.  Thus, when presented with…

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Basil Ginger Meatballs

I so love combining different types of flavors.  Being that both basil and ginger are amazingly aromatic and easily accessible, I find that pairing the two results in absolute satisfaction every time. Meatballs, of course, are always a favorite too… Basil Ginger Meatballs 2 lb. grass-fed beef 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil 3/4 tsp….

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Perfect Paleo Fusion

Latin-Asian fusion seems to be all the rage in the Rocky Mountains these days.  It was bacon in Portland and now a mix of the spirited Southwest with the zesty flair of Asian ginger abounds in Denver. Before moving away from Colorado, I remember visiting a few of Richard Sandoval’s restaurants in the area.  La…

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