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Roasted Marrow Bones

Wednesday February 17th 2010

Roasted marrow bones are a simple, delicious treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Just roast the bones, then scoop the marrow out, spread it on toast, and top it with a little parsley salad. Voila: Instant carnivorous bliss.

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Garlic-Studded Sirloin Roast with Chili Pepper Crust

Wednesday December 16th 2009

Since prepping for Bon Appetit, I’ve been positively swimming in homemade caramel and chocolate ganache. What better way to recover than by roasting a big ole hunk of meat? Exactly. So, this meat will melt your face off. It’s hot. It’s spicy. It’s LOADED with garlic.

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Chili Garlic Beef Ribs

Wednesday August 12th 2009

This recipe is so easy, it’s kind of like cheating. I’m OK with that, though. (I’m all for fancy sauces and complicated meals. But there’s a definite time and a place for dishes like this.) It takes no time to slap together—then your oven does all the hard work.

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Steakhouse-Style Pan-Roasted Sirloin Steaks

Monday June 22nd 2009

If you go to any of the big steakhouses in the U.S., chances are that this is how they cook a lot of their meat. Fast and furiously on top of the stove to create that handsome, flavorful crust—then into the gentler, indirect heat of the oven to finish cooking. Here’s a step-by-step guide to replicate those steakhouse steaks at home.

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The Angry Chef’s Spicy Buffalo Burgers with Cumin-Dusted Grilled Zucchini

Thursday June 11th 2009

Nothing says summer like burgers on the barbecue. This twist on standard grilled fare is made with ground buffalo—a healthier and higher protein alternative to beef—and is loaded with spicy, Asian flavors. For those folks on a high-protein/low-carb diet like Atkins, we’ve included a second version that’s encrusted with black sesame seeds and served with grilled zucchini slices (and no bun).

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Smokey Black Pepper Beef Ribs

Wednesday April 1st 2009

These ribs get a ton of deep, pepper-y flavor from freshly cracked black pepper—and a fair amount of heat from ground chipotle chili. They also get a double dose of smoke from a generous amount of ground chipotle and smoked paprika. Smokey Black Pepper Beef Ribs 4 lbs. beef back ribs (about 8 ribs) 2 [...]

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Porcini-Encrusted Filet Mignon

Friday March 27th 2009

These days, we don’t eat filet mignon that often. Filet is fabulous because it’s really tender. But honestly? We usually prefer the beefy flavor of slightly sturdier cuts like sirloin. Filet is also usually pretty expensive. But when we had an old and esteemed friend over for dinner the other night, I wanted to make [...]

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Make Your Own Deli-Style Roast Beef

Monday March 9th 2009

Forget the deli. Make your own roast beef at home. It’s simple and typically way more economical than hitting the deli counter every week—plus, you can personalize your roast beast with whatever flavors you like. All you need is a piece of meat, a few spices, and a really sharp knife. Deli-Style Homemade Roast Beef: [...]

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Sizzling Hot & Spicy Meatballs

Wednesday February 25th 2009

Seriously? I could eat a big bowl of these, then go back for more. I’m not saying that I have a meatball problem. Yet. Made with traditional Asian flavors, these meatballs get a satisfying, subtle heat from a generous amount of chili flakes, ground ginger, and fresh garlic. The sweetness of the sausage balances out [...]

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Rib of the Week: Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

Monday February 2nd 2009

This is my take on classic boeuf Bourguignon, a traditional French dish of beef braised in Burgundy wine, then garnished with mushrooms and small white onions. (Wine not your thing? Try my Guinness-Braised Short Ribs instead, which tastes amazingly just like French onion soup.) For this dish, the meat is infused with a fragrant combination [...]

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