Kids are such picky eaters. If you have small children or have taken care of a relative’s or friend’s child you’ll know that making them eat can be an exercise in futility and holding back your temper. All of the parents I know wish there’s a formula to make their kids eat … [Read more...]
Danish Meatballs
Danish meatballs are yummy bites made of beef, pork and veal. The different kinds of meat give the meatballs more consistency and enhance the taste. Feel free to use just one kind if desired. Ground chicken is also a great substitute if you prefer white meat. Serves … [Read more...]
Beef Rib Soup
Beef rib soup is a delicious Malaysian dish that is perfect for cold nights. Since it takes time to boil the beef, you may use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time. If Chinese celery is not available, you may replace it celery leaves or Italian … [Read more...]
Beef in Satay Sauce
Beef in satay sauce is a sweet and meaty Asian recipe that you will enjoy. It is great with rice and noodles too. For this recipe we stir-fried the beef, but you can try grilling it too. If you want to use chicken instead of beef, simply follow the same steps less the … [Read more...]
Curried Beef Chow Mein
Curried beef chow mein is a yummy dish that is easy to prepare. If you are not fond of curry, you can make do without this ingredient and it will taste just as good. We used sliced beef to make the recipe meatier, but you may replace it with minced beef for quicker cooking … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Beef with Vegetables
Stir-fried beef with vegetables is an Asian recipe that is sweet and salty at the same time. The crunchy vegetables add color and crunch to the dish. You may add some more vegetables or remove some if you wish. Adjust the taste or even add some chili for more … [Read more...]
Beef Skewers with Wasabi Mayo
Beef skewers with wasabi mayo is a delicious Japanese inspired recipe that popped into my head while looking for food ideas. It is a fun and creative dish that will suit your taste especially if you love spicy food or condiments like wasabi. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Ginger Beef and Potatoes
Sliced beef and potatoes in ginger soy gravy is a delicious main dish that is best eaten with plain rice. If you want it to be spicier and to have more bite, you may add more ginger or use red onions instead. As for the preparations, you can cook the potatoes in the dashi … [Read more...]
Beef and Pear Tagine
A tagine is a dish that is named after the clay earthenware pot where it is cooked in. Moroccan tagine calls for slow braising of meat and a variety of ingredients that include fruits, nuts and spices. Beef and pear tagine is a delicious Moroccan recipe that is worth the hours … [Read more...]
Braised Beef
Braised beef is a sumptuous comfort food that is perfect for heavy meals like lunch and dinner. It is often served over mashed potatoes or rice, but it is great with egg noodles too. Preparing it can be tedious as it takes hours of cooking, but it is definitely worth it. The … [Read more...]
Lemongrass Beef Stir-Fry
Lemongrass beef stir-fry is an aromatic dish that you will love. Preparing it is a treat in itself because you can smell the flavors coming together. For this recipe, I decided to cook the sliced meat first before stir-frying to make sure it is soft, but if you are using good … [Read more...]
Beef Kare-Kare
Kare-kare is a meat and vegetable peanut stew. It is one of the yummiest Filipino food that one can try. Unlike other Asian peanut recipes that can be sweet, this dish is on the saltier side. Expect a hint of sweetness from the peanuts and saltiness from the shrimp … [Read more...]
Beef and Ricotta Cannelloni
According to Wikipedia, cannelloni is an Italian word that means large reeds. These pasta rolls often contain meat, spinach and ricotta cheese and topped with tomato or béchamel sauce. It is traditionally prepared in Catalonia during St. Stephen’s day, the day after Christmas. … [Read more...]
Meatballs with Garlic and Basil Sauce
Meatballs are perfect party food. They are great for adults and kids alike; although this recipe has a lot of flavor, so kids may not like it. If you plan to serve it to children, you can make do without the paprika, cumin and oregano. The ground garlic and onions will do just … [Read more...]
Spicy Beef with Onions
Spicy beef with onions is a delicious main course that can serve as tapas too especially if you are fond of spicy food. You can stir-fry the beef until crisp or keep the strips tender. I also prefer making twice as much spice paste. It serves as a delicious sauce for the rice. … [Read more...]
Daging Lemak
Daging lemak or beef and potatoes in coconut gravy is a delicious stew with an Asian touch. It is a dish that is perfect with warm fluffy rice. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 inch turmeric root, peeled and sliced or ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 inch fresh … [Read more...]
Beef Tamales
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican pride and heritage. It commemorates their victory against the French Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is widely celebrated with lots of food, folk dancing, parades and mariachi music. To celebrate this tradition, I would like to share a … [Read more...]
Italian Style Meatloaf
Meatloaf is an ultimate comfort food that is cooked differently in each household. It is best eaten with salad or steamed vegetables. I personally think that it is a hit for both the young and old. It is perfect for family dinners and leftovers can be refrigerated and saved for … [Read more...]
Beef Tataki
Tataki is a Japanese way of cooking where fish or meat is seared over hot flame. The outside is browned but it is medium rare in the inside. The dish is similar to steak, but the marinade is very Asian, giving the meat more flavor. It can be an appetizer or a main dish if … [Read more...]
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is a perfect main attraction to any meal. It is a wonderful dish to prepare for parties as well. It is a beef fillet wrapped in a puff pastry. The beef is seasoned in many different ways. You can pre-marinate it in wine or rub it with a spice rub of your choice. … [Read more...]