Recipes for Chili Weather

When the temperatures plummet, there’s nothing more satisfying than a bowl of sweet and spicy chili. And chili is perfect for casual winter get-togethers (hello, game day or sledding party!) or busy weeknight dinners (thank you, slow cooker). Here are a few of our favorite chilly weather chili recipes. Enjoy!  Continue Reading

Beef Up Holiday Appetizers

This stunning salad is ideal for holiday dinners. It combines beef tenderloin with orange slices, pomegranate seeds, sea salt, and arugula. Get the recipe from Family Foodie. Thyme mayo compliments Certified Angus Beef ® brand tenderloin, caramelized shallots, and crusty bread. Recipe available from Wishes and Dishes. Simple, tasty roast beef is a great way to begin holiday …   Continue Reading

Food, Wine and Winning Recipes

Food bloggers give new meaning to the phrase ‘Play with your food’ (sans Don’t). In fact, these tasteful folks encourage it! And they’re not afraid to stand on their chairs at a celebration dinner to photograph the featured dish and share it with the world! We met all sorts of foodie folk at the 2015 Food …   Continue Reading

Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [5-15-15]

Want a knock-your-socks-off recipe for weekend entertaining? Make Braised Short Ribs with Cheese Grits. It’s a spectacular meal for dining indoors or out. And be sure to check out our other favorite recipes, cooking tips and stories this week — all for the love of food! Tomato Cucumber Salad — from Barefeet In the Kitchen blog. We can’t resist …   Continue Reading

Beef 101: How to Cook with Corned Beef

Corned beef is a seasonal favorite and though it’s most often enjoyed with cabbage, carrots and potatoes, go beyond typical traditional this year and mix it up! Try a sandwich, hash or wrap. These tasty recipes may add a little extra spring in your step!  Continue Reading

Beef 101: How To Buy A Roast

Christmas dinner is just around the corner ... or maybe you're planning a New Year's celebration. The only thing left to do is head to the grocery store to purchase ingredients. You've made your list and checked it twice, but there's still a looming question in your mind: "How do I know which beef roast to buy — and how much do I need?!"  Continue Reading

A Few of Our Favorite Recipes

In the quest (both personal and professional) to find new recipes, I've met some truly sensational blogger friends who know how to make the most amazing beef dishes — in the oven, on the stove, sizzling on the grill and in a slow cooker. Their photos are gorgeous, their recipes spectacular, and the food? You be the judge. I'm positive you'll be pleased!  Continue Reading

Beef 101: There’s An App for That

'Tis the season to talk turkey, but I'd rather talk appetizers — specifically, beef appetizers. Most of us will be served the bird on Thanksgiving, but there are no rules (I checked!) that say you can't enjoy a little steak, too. After all, it's a day to be thankful. I'm betting the pilgrims would have loved to add a slice of sizzling beef to their list of blessings!  Continue Reading

Three Cheers for Quesadillas!

In our house, the arrival of fall is welcomed with enthusiasm. Cooler temperatures, anticipation of the colorful autumn foliage, and the return of hooded sweatshirts are all cause for celebration. Not to mention football! Between the broad selection of college and pro games available for viewing every weekend (and, I’ve noticed, increasingly during the week) …   Continue Reading

In the mood? Perfect your art and cook with color

If there's one thing to remember when making a meal — with or without a recipe, it's this: color counts and variety matters. Remove boring from your repertoire. Find ways to add color to everything and the folks you feed will thank you. Also worth mentioning: colorful food is typically the healthiest food.  Continue Reading

Stir, fry and a wok through history

Stir frying meat and vegetables is one of my favorite last-minute dinner solutions. Sure, I attempt to make weekly meal plans but schedules and the best laid plans fall apart. In a pinch, slicing beef and veggies and serving over a bed of rice — or not — keeps my hungry crowd happy.  Continue Reading

A signature Taste of Texas

Would the promise of a behind-the-scenes experience at an iconic steakhouse do it for you? Imagine you could witness a steak cutting demonstration and an explanation of what makes certain cuts stand head and shoulders above the rest. Throw in a session explaining how quality beef is brought to the table, from farm gate to dinner plate. Add some Texas history and local lore, and finish the day with a grilling class and taste testing. Just for good measure, what if a premium steak lunch was to conclude the day?  Continue Reading