waking up a classic coffee rub flank steak, (s)mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream
When is the last time you had or ordered a flank steak? It is not a cut of meat that is often found on menus. The coffee rub on the steak brings out all the best flavors, and over (s)mashed potatoes you may find it hard for this not to become one of your classic menus.
For dessert, if you do not follow my homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe, use your own or buy some good quality cookies and heat for 5-7 minutes in the oven to make them warm. Serve with the vanilla ice cream and everyone will be happy.
deliciously good flank steak with cocoa-coffee rub
An easy seasoning made of cocoa, coffee and a bit of cayenne pepper for flank steak or any type of beef. Delicious!
roasted broccoli with sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts
How I love to use broccoli in lots of different ways. It is such a versatile vegetable, and you actually feel healthy eating it. Roasting broccoli in the oven brings a different flavor compared to steaming or boiling. But roasting anything takes away some of the worry because there is no draining or straining –…
lazy (s)mashed potatoes
Who likes peeling potatoes? I often make these potatoes when I do not want to bother to peel the skins of potatoes and want something slightly different (and lighter) than regular mash. It best is to use potatoes with a very thin skin – usually a new potato but also Yukon gold (as known in…
horseradish sauce
A complement to so many dishes, I continually use this recipe for both meat and fish dishes. It is super simple to make and adds a kick of flavor to any dish. You can adjust the amount of fresh horseradish to your liking, and of course you can always buy store bought sauce to make…
all american chocolate chip cookies
To make this ordinary little cookie into something more exciting, I serve them homemade, out of the oven, piping hot and gooey — maybe with some vanilla (!) ice cream or after a cheese course. It always brings lots of smiles to the faces of family and friends.
rich vanilla bean ice cream with pistachios & honey
For this recipe you need an ice cream maker and must follow the directions for how to use the machine. I love making ice cream. There is something so satisfying in slowly cooking milk, vanilla and eggs over low heat and then turning it into a smooth, creamy, luscious cold dessert. A friend of mine…
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When is the last time you had or ordered a flank steak? It is not a cut of meat that is often found on menus. The coffee rub on the steak brings out all the best flavors, and over (s)mashed potatoes you may find it hard for this not to become one of your classic menus.
For dessert, if you do not follow my homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe, use your own or buy some good quality cookies and heat for 5-7 minutes in the oven to make them warm. Serve with the vanilla ice cream and everyone will be happy.
