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
Ingredient: Water
“Quick” Easy Pozole — Mexican Pork & Hominy Soup
There’s a running joke here at Casa Sass that my winter Pozole cooking starts at the first sign of Spring, when I must plant the hominy corn in soil tended for generations; that I start raising the baby piggies and growing the peppers, onions and oregano; and if I pushed it, I am pretty sure… Continue reading “Quick” Easy Pozole — Mexican Pork & Hominy Soup
Half-Sour Pickles (Salt-Brined)
I love pickles. I LOVE THEM. I am especially a fan of cold-packed kosher dill pickles (think Claussen) with a ton of garlic. I am the one who will ask you if you’re going to eat the pickle that comes as a side with your sandwich. Good deli pickles are fantastic. However, years ago when… Continue reading Half-Sour Pickles (Salt-Brined)