In a world where things are not very predictable, it is nice to know that there are some things you can always count on. Isn’t that what comfort food is all about? We crave what is familiar to us, a taste of something that reminds us of a particular time or place. How pleasurable is that moment of recognition when [...]
Posts Tagged ‘beef’
Sheila’s Perfect Beef Ribs
Posted in Beef, Shabbat, tagged BBQ Sauce, beef, Oven Baked Beef Ribs, Rib, Sauce on December 30, 2011 | 12 Comments »
Tongue
Posted in Beef, tagged 1950s, beef, recipe, The Bronx, tongue, veal on June 11, 2010 | 15 Comments »
When life feels stressful we often think about simpler times. I think about growing up in the 1950s and although, admittedly, I was very young, my impression was that life was uncomplicated, relaxed, and good. I am sure that my parents had worries and struggles but they and my older sister protected and sheltered me, [...]
Stuffed Cabbage
Posted in Turkey, tagged beef, cabbage, Ground Turkey, recipe on April 8, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Gefilte Kraut, Gelupsie, Holishskes, Stuffed Cabbage. This is not fast food, in fact I think making stuffed cabbage requires a kind of Zen approach to cooking. I started making the rolls at 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning. The cabbage has to be cooked and cooled and the meat mixture prepared. I carefully peeled the cabbage leaves [...]
