Spicy Steak Kebabs AND a Giveaway!

I found this Alton Brown recipe online at Food Network. It sounded easy to make and perfect for serving dinner guests. I let the meat marinate for a little over 6 hours and it turned out delicious and so flavorful. We all, adults and children included, loved these kebabs. Kudos to my husband who grilled them to perfection!
Spicy Steak Kebabs:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of

Shredded Beef Soft Tacos

I have to say, I think I have finally perfected my shredded beef. This batch turned out so good that I could have eaten the beef straight from my Dutch oven. It was tender, juicy, and so full of flavor. These soft tacos were so amazing that we ate them two days in a row for dinner - we all LOVED them. If you like shredded beef, I highly recommend you try this recipe (that means you Dawn).Shredded

Carne Asada Sandwich

This sandwich was SO TASTY!!! I love carne asada tacos and we eat them often but I wanted to try making my carne asada tacos into a sandwich. I used all the same components but instead of corn tortillas I used ciabatta rolls. The flank steak was so delicious and tender, the onion and cilantro relish had a tangy lime flavor, the avocado slices were nice and creamy, the roasted salsa had just the

Soy Garlic Flank Steak

I found this recipe on the Food Network that had great reviews and sounded delicious. I let the flank steak marinate for over 24 hours and then cooked it in my grill pan - it smelled amazing while cooking. The steak turned out flavorful, tender, and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe Alton Brown.Soy Garlic Flank Steak:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netOriginal recipe by

Reuben Sliders AND the Giveaway Winner!

I recently had some Reuben Sliders at a new local restaurant that I just LOVED. They were small and tasty - perfect for a light meal. I couldn't wait to re-create them at home. I decided to cook them dry (without butter) to keep them a bit healthier and I must say I loved these little sandwiches. They weren't greasy at all and they turned out perfectly toasted. These Reuben sliders couldn't be

Southwestern Sloppy Joes with Avocado Slices

I had a craving for Sloppy Joes and Mexican food so I decided to combine the two and make Southwestern Sloppy Joes. I found a Cuisine at Home recipe that I adapted to suit my families tastes and utilizing the ingredients I had on hand. These Sloppy Joes were super quick and easy to make, they made the house smell terrific, and they tasted fantastic. I thought the sliced avocado added on top made

Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

I loved the homemade Enchilada sauce so much and I was excited to make another batch. I had a chuck roast in the freezer I needed to use up so I decided to make shredded beef enchiladas. I tried something new this time and made the enchilada sauce first then cooked the beef in the sauce so the sauce would flavor the beef and the beef would flavor the sauce. I can't tell you how delicious both the

Beef and Mushroom Ragu over Rigatoni

We woke up to a dreary, cold, and rainy day which made me want comfort food. I had lean chuck roast to use up so I decided to make a ragu sauce with mushrooms. Ragu sauce is typically made with red wine but I didn't have any on hand and I didn't feel like going to the grocery store so I substituted beef broth. I cooked the sauce in the oven for 4 hours until the meat was shredded and tender. The

Blackened Flank Steak

While perusing one of my favorite food blogs, Nibble Me This, I saw this recipe for a blackened dry rub for steaks. I had a flank steak in my fridge that I needed to use up so I decided to give this spicy rub a try. I adapted it just a bit by using less cayenne pepper and using celery salt instead of celery seed. I sprinkled it lightly on one portion of the steak so it wouldn't be too spicy for

Italian Meatball Soup

I have a terrible sore throat and stuffy nose so I wanted to make a comforting soup for dinner. I found this recipe on The Pioneer Woman's site and decided to give it a try. I love all the ingredients in this hearty and filling soup and the meatballs turned out tender and very flavorful. It was fairly simple to make and made the house smell delicious while simmering. We all enjoyed this soup,

Greek Burger

We recently ate dinner at a local burger place and my husband had a Greek burger with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic on top. It was very delicious and full of my favorite flavors so I decided to recreate it at home. I loved the chunks of roasted garlic, salty feta, tangy kalamata olives, and spicy pepperocini. The burgers were a huge hit with my husband and I (my children opted

Shredded Beef and Avocado Tostada

The shredded beef from the Beef and Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos was so delicious that I couldn't wait to eat the leftovers. I made these tasty tostadas for lunch and they simple, healthy, and tasted fantastic. I loved the tender beef with the crisp corn tortilla and the creamy refried beans topped with tasty lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and cotija cheese. It was a light yet filling

Shredded Beef and Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos

We were heading to a friends house to celebrate his birthday. His wife wanted me to bring Taquitos to pair with the Tortilla Soup she was making. I decided to make the taquitos using ingredients and flavors from one of the birthday boy's favorite dishes I made for him last spring, my Shredded Beef and Sweet Potato Stuffed Chiles. The beef turned out AMAZING - it was so tender, juicy, and

Flavorful Flank Steak

I got this Alton Brown marinade from the Food Network website. It was so quick and easy to make and the marinade was SO FLAVORFUL! I really, really loved the flavor this marinade gave to the flank steak. I marinated it for 24 hours and it was perfect. You just can't beat quick, simple, and delicious recipes like this. I served this steak with my Southwestern Salad and Roasted Tomatoes with

White Bean Soup with Chorizo and Kale

The weather has been cold and rainy lately so I decided to warm us up with a pot of soup. I found this recipe in my Cooking Light - November issue and I was excited to make it. My husband loves chorizo so I knew he would be very happy to come home from work to a big bowl of this spicy soup. It was quick and simple to make and had very little clean up - my favorite kind of recipe. My husband loved

Grilled Steak with Avocado Sauce

I was searching the web for avocado recipes and when I saw this recipe on Life's Ambrosia I knew I had to make it. I adapted it a bit by using the steaks I had on hand, which happened to be a rib eye and a couple of top sirloin. I also used extra seasonings on the steaks to suit my families tastes. It was a HUGE hit with all of us, especially my kids. My daughter couldn't get enough steak or

Southwestern Pot Roast

I love making pot roast in the fall. Roasting meat in the oven at a low temperature for a long time makes the house smell fantastic! I decided to make a Southwestern flavored pot roast and we all loved it. The flavor was fantastic and the meat was extremely tender and delicious. I served this pot roast with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and simply sautéed green beans. My whole family loved this

Shredded Beef and Cheddar Baked Flautas

We had our friends come over to celebrate my dear friend Kyle's birthday. For her birthday dinner she requested some shredded beef flautas with homemade salsa and fresh guacamole. This meal was simple to make and tasted amazing. The beef turned out tender, juicy, and so flavorful while the tortillas were perfectly crispy without being greasy. These flautas were a big hit with all of us,

Ground Beef, Black Bean, and Cheddar Cheese Taquitos

We had friends coming over for dinner but I wasn't in the mood to cook a big meal so I decided to brown some ground beef with a bunch of seasonings, add some onion, and black beans then use that mixture to make taquitos. I didn't have a lot of corn tortillas so I made the taquitos thicker than usual to make them a bit heartier. I baked them in the oven and they turned out crisp and delicious. I

Chicago Style Hot Dog

I have never had a hot dog without ketchup so I was a little leery about trying a Chicago style dog. I found a tempting looking photo of this hot dog in my newest Food Network Magazine and since I had nearly every ingredient, I decided to give it a try. I didn't have poppy-seed buns or cucumber spears but I had all of the other ingredients. I loved this hot dog and I don't think I will ever use