Beef Recipes

My husband claimed to hate stew for twelve years. Twelve years, I tell you. He’d make a face at the very word, wrinkling his nose … Read more

I was standing in my kitchen last Tuesday, staring into the fridge like it owed me money, when the smell of something—maybe it was the … Read more

There used to be a tiny dive bar three blocks from my old apartment in Austin called The Silver Spur that made sheet pan nachos … Read more

This was supposed to be stuffed peppers. I had the bell peppers lined up on the counter, a block of cheddar ready to grate, and … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t there for anything fancy,” my neighbor said as I dropped by to borrow some sugar late on a Wednesday afternoon. But before … Read more

Introduction Last Thursday evening, I was knee-deep in a chaotic kitchen mess, juggling dinner plans and a work call when my neighbor, Mrs. Lee, watched … Read more

There used to be a small roadside diner just off the highway near Albuquerque that made these unforgettable green Hatch chile smash burgers. When that … Read more

Introduction “Why don’t you just toss the steak and broccoli together on the same pan and roast them?” my roommate asked while I was fussing … Read more

Introduction I was loading groceries into my car last Saturday when the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee from a nearby café hit me — … Read more

The other day, I was wandering through the aisles of my local Asian market when the unmistakable scent of grilling meat hit me — smoky, … Read more