Category: Beef

The Best Corned Beef

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow so I’m getting in just under the wire to share the recipe again for THE BEST CORNED BEEF! It’s baked, not boiled, and has an amazing, zingy mustard crust. This

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner!  Doesn’t that look good? My lovely sister sent me this photo today and now I’m so hungry for a good corned beef St. Patrick’s Day Dinner! For me St. Patrick’s Day

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Thai Beef Rice Bowls

Thai Beef Rice Bowls! Rice, savory beef, tons of veggies, and fresh green herbs are having a bowl party and you’re invited. We had these last night and then I ate the leftovers as a

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One Pan Baked Smoked Sausage

Hi Friends! Long time, no see! Also long time, no cooking around here. The symphony season (and thus the driving season) has finally hit a short pause. I had every intention of posting recipes from

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The Best Baked Corned Beef

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so now is the time to make THE BEST Baked Corned Beef! I am a big fan of corned beef and usually do a traditional Irish boiled

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TBT – Spicy Orange Beef

We’re doing another TBT – Throw Back Thursday this week because I’m seriously craving Spicy Orange Beef! If you’re new-ish here, you might have missed this easy and flavorful recipe from the first year of

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Crockpot Beef Stew

Sorry that posting here at Idiot’s Kitchen has been a bit light lately. I have a couple of times in the orchestra season where my schedule gets completely crazy. This is one of those times.

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African Beef Stew

It’s too bad you have to rely on a picture and not on aroma for your introduction to African Beef Stew. Stew (and brown foods in general) rarely take a pretty picture. But the smell!!!

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Swedish Meatballs

Long before there was an IKEA anywhere near where I lived, there was my friend Sonja who introduced me to Swedish Meatballs. Prior to meeting Sonja and being invited to her amazing Swedish Holiday Dinners,

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Picadillo

Mmmmmmm! Picadillo…Cuban Comfort Food. You might not know that I’m a big fan of Cuban food. It helps that I now live in Florida and get to visit and work in Miami somewhat frequently. However,

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Beef Stew with Brandy & Dijon

Beef Stew with Brandy & Dijon is the dish I WISH I had made for Christmas dinner. Yes, this beef stew is better than prime rib. In fact, it blows prime rib away. I’m a

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers  – One of our favorite weeknight dinners. Colorful and sweet bell peppers hold a variety of savory and spicy ingredients which you can customize to your own tastes, preferences, and what you

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Burgers with Shallots & Gin

Burgers with Shallots & Gin…otherwise known in our family as Gin Burgers! This is one of those recipes where I’m sure you will think I’ve gone totally off the deep end. Gin in a burger?

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