September 21st, 2010

Beef and Chorizo Empanadas

Look, these guys have flavor just busting right out of them.

My mouth is watering.

If you’ve never indulged in these tasty babies, you’re in for a real treat.

Empanadas are a popular snack food in the Philippines and Latin America. But, I’ve seen an Indian version as well.

For me, these amazing goodies are an entire meal all on their own!

Click here for the recipe and expert tips from Jun Belen over at Blog.JunBelen.com.

They’re tasty in any language!

Photos courtesy of Blog.JunBelen.com.


September 17th, 2010

NY’s Love Affair With Steak

New York City is known to be a steak haven. That’s a fact.

But I, personally, did not know it permeated even the ranks of the mayor’s office.

In a recent article this was said about Mayor Michael Bloomberg (note that the original question was about his favorite vegetable!):

In a stunning reversal of a third-term campaign promise, Mayor Bloomberg today answered a reporter’s question about his favorite vegetable with a one-word answer: “Steak.”

“I like most vegetables. I’m not big on a handful of them,” he told reporters, as transcribed by the DN’s faithful Frank Lombardi. “But I love steak.”

This absolutely rocks! When asked about vegetables he changed the subject to steak! Classic! I feel the same way. Nice to know I’m in good company!

I now love New York even more than I did before. I didn’t think that was possible.

Quote courtesy of NYDailyNews.com.

Photo courtesy of Broadcatching.wordpress.com.


September 15th, 2010

Sweep Steak

This is a QUICK recipe from The I Hate to Cook Book.

The title is hilarious.

It’s simple and anyone could do this for an easy, flavorful meal in a hurry.

Nice. Me likey.

Sweep Steak

Recipe adapted from The I Hate to Cook Book

Makes 4 to 6 servings

2- to 3-pound steak or pot roast

Two 1-ounce packets of French onion soup mix

Preheat the oven to 300°. Place the meat in the center of a

large sheet of aluminum foil and sprinkle it with the onion soup

mixture. Fold the foil around the meat so that it is

completely enclosed, and place it in a baking pan. Cook the

meat for 3 hours, until it’s tender, then slice and serve.


With kids and sports and homework and laundry and work and various and sundry other activities, it’s hard to sit down to a yummy meal during the week.

Or maybe I’m just projecting my life onto yours.

Either way, this sounds like the best of all worlds – try it!

Photo courtesy of ScooterM.blogspot.com.

Recipe from The I Hate to Cook Book via TastingTable.com.


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