Simple meals are best for hot days! Summer along with smoke from forest fires arrived here all in one week. We went from braising to barbecuing in a matter of days. Grill baguette or buns to serve alongside this quick and easy meal.

Beef Tenderloin or Filet Mignon is one of the most expensive cuts of meats. Its low-fat content is prone to over-cooking, so don’t get too busy visiting with company, and it a company worthy meal. Tenderloin should not be cooked past an internal temperature of…

These classic Italian street foods essentially lead to the same type of meal. Meat on a skewer or stick. There are as many ways to cook Spiedini’s as there are to serve them. Simple and delicious, marinate or not, no recipe is necessary.

Thinly sliced beef tenderloin is quickly marinated in a salty-sweet marinade sauce, grilled and then rolled with rice, herbs and vegetables in a crisp romaine lettuce leaf. Ssam means “wrap” in Korean. This is so delicious, it is company worthy, even though it is street…

This Korean Beef is absolutely make again and again delicious.  Simply put, it is seasoned beef and most often grilled, either on skewers or not, served with a side of rice and vegetables; or with lettuce, a little rice and beef for a one bite wrap.

Crostini’s are perfect for a cocktail party, but really welcome at any meal. Crostini (little crusts or little toasts) are usually slices of toasted or grilled white baguette. Sometimes, we pile them with Beef Tenderloin and an Artichoke Puree for a heartier appetizer or light…