*Disclaimer: The beef for this “How to Grill a Steak” video was provided by 9F Cattle Co. Though free beef is always the best beef, I wouldn’t talk about it if I didn’t love it. Want to get the basics on how to grill a steak at home? Catch this easy six step video from […]
This recipe for Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza was inspired by a friend. I have an every other week gig on Good Morning Arizona in Phoenix and one of the anchors, Scott Pasmore, was telling me how he loves to make a Sloppy Joe Pizza. He said it was his culinary claim to fame. His recipe? […]
It’s time for backyard barbeque’n and this recipe for Grilled Pineapple Hawaiian Burgers is a part of a video series: “Grills Only”. I know, I’m corny and cheeky…but, I promise you’ll love this lineup of grilled dishes which includes a main dish, side dish and dessert. Stay tuned for the full menu recap and party […]
This recipe is a double ‘cha-ching!” For one, throwing around the term ‘chimichurri’ at a dinner party makes you sound like a gourmand. But, more importantly, it’s easy on the wallet. Skirt steak is one of the cheapest cuts out there ($5 to $6 per pound). Yep, you’re fancy but still coming in under budget. […]
When St. Patty’s rolls up, it’s time to roll out the corned beef and cabbage in true American fashion. That’s right, American, not Irish. Last year social media spread the word that corned beef and cabbage are as Irish as spaghetti and meatballs. Ooooooops…But, that’s not keeping me from boiling up a brisket on March 17th. […]
Ryan and I will be celebrating the 14th anniversary of our first date this Valentine’s Day. Queue the collective, “awwwwwwww…..” I know, talk about a high pressure situation having a first date on Valentine’s Day! The past few years we have ditched the prix-fixe restaurant menus (mostly because dinner and a babysitter is more than […]
This recipe came straight outta left field. I can’t even trace the background and inspiration trail on this wacka-doodle combo. But, I served it recently at a dinner party and the entire plate was annihilated within a few minutes, except for one. You know, anytime there’s a plate of appetizers and everyone is too courteous […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I love to celebrate Christmas like the Whos in Whoville with a grand roast beast. However, my budget’s tight and I can’t afford to go all out on a standing rib roast. Luckily, there’s a much cheaper cut of meat that, if prepared properly, can be a striking centerpiece to your holiday meal. I’m […]
I have been making chili for eons. It’s probably the thing I have cooked most in my life, but Ryan has always joked that no two chilis of mine were the same. I have never worked from a recipe. I always just start slinging things in a pot. But, there has been consistency between bowls […]
We officially have a Halloween tradition in the Simon house. For three years now, I’ve made a big pot of spaghetti with meat sauce (Bolognese if we’re bein’ fancy) and opened up the doors to friends and family before Trick-or-Treating. After a third round of rave reviews and inquiries for a recipe, I spent today […]
This easy pho recipe requires a gigantic disclaimer. I’m calling it “Faux” Pho for a reason. I’m not Vietnamese, I didn’t grow up with Vietnamese food, and my experience in proper Vietnamese cuisine is limited. Pho (pronounced “fuh”) has seen a rise in general popularity. Though the best of the best places to get real […]
This past Sunday I survived teaching my first cooking class and the patty melt was a hit! Fifteen people in attendance, seated around the demo kitchen counter at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace. I was nervous and wound tighter than a tick from fear of the unknown, but I’ve grown accustomed to the discomfort of growth recently. […]
