Michelle’s Carne Asada Tacos

I love Mexican food which can be a bit of a problem eating night shade and cow dairy free.  Here is my adaptation of a classic. When I can find it, I use flank steak. This tricky cut is absolutely fabulous.  Any steak cut works so don’t be afraid to experiment.  I have even tried…

Garlic & Manchego Crumb Crusted Cod

Lemon and Herb Crusted Cod One of my hard and fast rules is, never mix fish and cheese.  The small amount of manchego does something magical to cod.  There is an exception to every rule I suppose! Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons of of finely grated Manchego…

What in the heck is an Insta-pot

Friends, let me solve the mystery…. it’s  a pressure cooker.  Old school pressure cookers -could be a little scary and horror stories abounded.  The new style “Insta-pot” often plug in like  a crockpot and feature an electronic setting. Do you want one, yes.  It will change your life.  You can cook pot roasts, stocks and…

Orange Beef Stir Fry

Part of the beauty of this dish is that is showcases low cost beef, turning it into a star.  The marinade has plenty of acidity to tenderize normally tough stew meat.  Any vegetables will do but here are my favorites.  It is helpful to remember that while baking is science.. cooking is art.  A dash…

Savory Lemon Chicken

Savory Lemon Chicken Ingredients 1 lemon 4 large or 8 small skin-on, boneless chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 sprigs oregano Fresh sage Fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/2 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons of course…