French Onion Soup is really pretty basic, so why is it so often bad? Beef broth and caramelized onions ... what's not to like? For special deals and more great content, sign up for the free How To Cook Like Your Grandmother Newsletter.
Lean and flavorful sirloin tip is perfect in a coconut milk braise inspired by the curries of Southern India. If you like, add 2 cups frozen peas or sliced okra during the final 10 minutes of cooking and serve over rice.
Some people don't like to have soup during the summer. But, I love it for a go-to lunch. This is one of my favorite soups, an all-time comfort food for me. During a recent bout with the flu, I whipped up a batch and froze the extra. It reheated really well in the microwave, so it may be a real keeper for freezer cooking.
Similar to lemon meringue, this unique pie features a creamy pineapple filling. It's also my favorite pie in the whole world. My grandma quit asking me what dessert I want her to make when we visit. She just makes one of these. Sometimes two. One for me and my grandpa and the other one for everyone else.
Beef sirloin strips, marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and chile, then quickly stir-fried with green onions, chile, ginger, and garlic.