Let me start by saying Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! May your Thanksgiving be blessed with overflowing love and laughter. And may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs! (winks) It dawned on me that there’s no fresh salsa recipe on my site. It actually really surprised me since it’s my favorite thing to snack on during Saturday night. We go through huge bowls of salsa, guacamole and…
Confit is a posh name for something you cook the heck out of until it ends up looking like jam. Or marmalade. Nah, seriously, it’s a way of preserving foods by cooking it in (its own) fat. This can be meat, poultry, vegetables or fruit. It usually ends up looking like jam. It’s been a while since my last good onion recipe—admit my Mezgaldi was a pretty darn good recipe—and…
When it comes to steaks, I like to keep it simple—a little seasoning and just slap ‘em on the grill. Skillet baked in a little butter is delicious as well, but grilled is just as tasty (if not more so) and easier on the thighs. I know a good steak does stand on its own but I really need a little sauce to go with it, or gravy as the…