Salads are so versatile. The variety of lettuces, protein, dressings and garnishes out there allows one to play with lots of different flavors. Today I was in need of some tropical flavors! I’m a huge fan of mango – it’s slightly sweet and is a great match with lime and cilantro dressing. For the longest … Steak Salad with Mango and Lime
Because my life is normally pretty fast-paced, I enjoy the days where I can come home to something slow-cooked. The flavor profile of meats (particularly beef and pork) that have been cooked this way always seem to have better flavor and texture. Beef brisket is a leaner cut of beef so it needs to braise … Beef Brisket Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
This past Friday, Josh and I attended a holiday beer and wine tasting. While there, one of the vendors asked if I liked spicy food which lead to me buying a bottle of ghost chili beer! I first saw ghost chilies on an episode of Man vs. Food and all I could think of is … Jen’s Kickin’ Three-Bean Chili
I woke up today and there was snow on ground and this weekend we are heading to Chicago to tailgate in 20 degree weather. Soup season is here (and will probably stay here for quite awhile…boo). This rich and comforting soup comes from the new issue of Hy-Vee Seasons. I made it a couple days … Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
My pumpkin love continues…except this time I incorporated it into one of my favorite tailgate dishes – chili! With apples being so abundant right now I decided to try my luck at making a chili that combined the taste of apple and pumpkin without being too sweet. The end result was super rich and flavorful. … Apple Pumpkin Chili
Who doesn’t love a good, juicy burger right off the grill? While the traditional lettuce, tomato and onion are great toppers, I enjoy thinking outside of the box when it comes to building a delicious burger. This week at the store we put together a display in the produce department with lots of different fruits … Build a Better Burger
Soups and stews are one of my favorite comfort foods. As Easter approaches, I found it appropriate to create a dish filled with “bunny food” (aka carrots and parsnips)! These root vegetables are nutrient-packed – they … Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips
Have you been told you have high cholesterol? Instead of hearing “No red meat!” you’ll now hear dietitians encouraging the consumption of lean beef as part of a heart-healthy diet. The BOLD (Beef in an … Lean Beef
I figured it was only fair to my meat lovers to post what I made for dinner tonight. Red meat is sometimes seen as an unhealthy choice, but it doesn’t have to be. This meal uses lean beef which fills you up quickly and provides less than 10g of fat (mostly the “good for you” … Moroccan Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos
So this year, Thanksgiving turned into a two day event. The first day we had the traditional turkey dinner and sides which was delicious, but additional family members were coming to visit the next day and I wanted to cook something decadent but completely different. Braised short ribs are just that. The red wine sauce … Braised Short Ribs with Cheesy Polenta
