Over the past year or so, I’ve become increasingly gutsy in the kitchen. Not that I’m exactly a risk-taker, pairing weird and inventive flavors together, but I no longer freeze with anxiety and crippling indecision when faced with the daunting task of going off recipe. Sometimes, I even fancy myself quite accomplished, and get into … Continue reading
Languishing jar of pesto (or some other type of sauce) in the fridge/freezer? Get creative with some ground beef a try a new twist on basic burgers! Pesto Burgers Serves 4 1 pound ground beef 1/4 medium onion, minced 2 T. pesto 1/2 t. salt generous 1/4 t. ground black pepper 1-2 pinches red pepper … Continue reading
I was hoping to create a spicy beef curry, but forgot how beefy “arm bone for soup” can be. These were deliciously meaty and filled with flavorful marrow. The coconut curry stood up well to the meat and didn’t shrink underneath it, but I think you could either up the spices or substitute chicken or a … Continue reading
While reading The Week, we came across a description of plantanos con carne, the main attraction at Angel’s Cabana, a food truck in Portland, OR: …plantanos con carne resembles “a meaty banana split.” Villalvir grills and halves the plantains; tops them with beans; throws on some ground beef cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and celery; and then finishes the … Continue reading
Solidarity Eats 