Pan-Seared Beef Tri Tip

In the post-holiday haze, I’ve been craving beef.  Never mind that we had a big prime rib on Christmas, which essentially disappeared because it was mind-blowingly good (I know, I shouldn’t have taken a vacation from the blog when I was making that bad boy), but I’m kind of turkeyed and ham’ed out.  You too? … Continue reading Pan-Seared Beef Tri Tip

Fresh Salsa – Pico de Gallo!

Summer is a great time for snacks.  Snacks is a great time for chips.  Chips are a great reason for salsa.  Therefore, Summer = a great reason for salsa. If you’re anything like me, you do appreciate America’s #1 condiment on all kinds of stuff — chips, meats, eggs, tortillas, crackers… any reason for some… Continue reading Fresh Salsa – Pico de Gallo!