Category Archives: Beef

Jan22

Nargisi Kofta

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Welcome to the Polar Vortex – Part Deux!

Umm… To Mother Nature, if you’re reading this: We understand you needed to do your thing a few weeks ago. We weren’t happy, but we bundled up and braved the ice and wind. But now you’re just being greedy. Please stop ASAP. Regards, North America.

While watching television shows set in warm summery places, I turned to my mother and asked her what I should blog about next. She threw down the gauntlet and suggested Nargisi Kofta. A curry with hard-boiled eggs wrapped in meatballs. A real challenge, for sure. Read the rest of this entry →

Dec6

Beef Macaroni Casserole Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

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After making Braised Short Ribs for Thanksgiving, we had a lot of leftovers – a whole rib that hadn’t even been touched. I also saved as much of the braising liquid as I could. By Monday I was tired of reheating the various dishes and decided to make something out of it.

This is just something I put together by using what was in the kitchen. Read the rest of this entry →

Nov29

Chipotle Braised Short Ribs

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Last week we took an impromptu trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It was hot, humid, and rainy. Not the most ideal weather, but we had a nice relaxing trip. Our first night there, we went to Las Olas Blvd. where they had cutesy little shops, boutiques, bakeries, and cafes. For dinner we picked the most popular restaurant in the area. Since we were in walking distance from the Atlantic Ocean, I ordered fish, but the braised short ribs on the menu caught my eye. I convinced my sister to order the ribs so I could try them. They were delicious and we all agreed that short ribs were to be on this Thanksgiving’s menu. Read the rest of this entry →