Tag: recipes

Get lucky!

Take corned beef. If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at all, chances are you’re serving, or eating, this seasonal favorite. It’s kind of like pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving or hard-boiled eggs at Easter. You can find, and enjoy, these things year-round, but there’s definitely a peak season to indulge!  Continue Reading

Feeling chili – our best game day recipes

When the temperatures plummet, there’s nothing more satisfying than a bowl of red. This super bowl is my go-to choice, whether I’m planning a casual winter get-together (hello, game day!) or a regular Tuesday evening dinner (thank you, slow cooker). Providing warmth and spice, I find it satisfying in ways that no other dish can …   Continue Reading

Apps for New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is hours away. I’m not traveling to Time Square (you either?) or attending a festive gala at a fancy steakhouse (a great idea, though!). Small gatherings are my style. An intimate mix of family or a few close friends, and a variety of decadent finger foods to say ‘out with the old …   Continue Reading

And the Chili Cook-off winner is …

There’s something about chili on a cold winter’s day that warms the soul and fills the belly with pure, unadulterated … heat. Some like it hot, other prefer mild and most of us will eat it either way — especially if it’s been bubbling away in a slow cooker for hours. We hosted a Chili …   Continue Reading

Beef for days of diamonds or stones

  Some days are diamonds … … and some days are stones. Sometimes you feel like a fanciful meal with all the trimmings, and sometimes it’s just as nice to enjoy comfort food curled up on the couch. Whether you prefer linen napkins or paper towels, there’s a place to turn when it’s time to …   Continue Reading

Magical Mushrooms

It’s National Mushroom Day and while I love a good pie topped with — among other delights, mushrooms — these tasty fungi possess much more than pizza-topping properties. They’re good in almost every dish, especially those with tender, juicy beef! Whether you saute them in bourbon and butter to top your steak, add them to …   Continue Reading

Memorial Day Slices and Sliders

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who make our pursuit of happiness possible. It’s also a great weekend for grilling. Gather those you hold dear and host a cookout with great food and fun times. I’m planning my own back yard get-together this weekend. First, we’ll attend a community memorial service where a neighbor plans …   Continue Reading

Recipes from Rory

Chef Rory Schepisi of Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas appears on the Today Show this morning. Her recipes will make your mouth water! We asked if she’d share them with us — and you! So here they are … Chef Rory’s favorite barbecue party dishes. And you can keep tabs on her …   Continue Reading

Steaks for your sweetheart

Valentine’s Day is hours away. Are you prepared? Do you have a plan? We can help And your taste buds — and your sweetheart’s!— will thank us. Step 1: Decide if you’d rather a) dine out or b) prepare dinner at home. If b), skip to the next paragraph. If a) spend a night on …   Continue Reading

My favorite things

It’s been a delectable year and it’s time to count down our top 10 greatest hits! No. 10: Dem bones!  We traveled to Sagaponack, N.Y. with John Doherty, Certified Angus Beef ® brand ambassador. He prepared exquisite dishes for the Chefs & Champagne event honoring Emeril Lagasse and benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Doherty suggested his amazing Certified Angus Beef …   Continue Reading

New Year’s Eve ideas from the chef

How does a chef plan a New Year’s Eve party? It depends on the individual, of course, but here’s what Certified Angus Beef ® brand Chef Scott Popovic had to tell us about his upcoming holiday celebration. Q: What three things should be on every New Year’s Eve party food table? A: Great beef, something refreshing and …   Continue Reading

A slice of heaven

Whether apple, cherry, pecan or blackberry, I somehow always have room for pie (though never pumpkin — yep, I’m strange) after Thanksgiving dinner. Flaky crust and sweet filling, gently warmed and served a la mode … I’m in heaven. [Happy sigh.] In fact, my traditional Black Friday breakfast, as I head out on my shopping adventures well …   Continue Reading