This is a ridiculously easy overnight marinade that tenderizes and flavors the flank steak. It’s perfect for summer cookouts because it grills quickly. Scale to whatever proportions you need, but always keep the 2:1 juice-to-soy sauce ratio. Ingredients Flank steak, 1.5-2 lbs 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 5 cloves of smashed garlic…
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The New Project
I’ve made some references to a new project on the horizon, and it’s finally here. Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce my new blog: What Would Betty Do? As you’ve probably noticed, a significant number of my blog posts were about food, fitness and my Team in Training progress. The new blog will allow…
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Balsamic Fig Sauce
Fresh figs are amazing, especially when roasted at 450 for 5 minutes and served with just a dollop of goat cheese (bonus recipe!) Dried figs aren’t designed for the same straight-up sweetness, but they make a nice addition to sauces. Ingredients Light olive oil 4 bone-in rib chops or center cut pork chops Salt and…
Gyro-Style Lamb Over Quinoa
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten lamb, and I’ve never particularly enjoyed it. While it might be a perfectly reasonable meal, I just can’t get over the fact that nobody has ever renamed this meat for the sake of marketing. I mean, let’s face it, we’ve spent our entire…
Rest
Today, I diligently followed the instructions from Team in Training. I rested. It felt a little bit strange. Friday is not my usual “off” day, but the process was made easier by back-to-back-to-back conference calls until noon. When you can’t get out the door, rest becomes easier to achieve. As part of my training, I’m…
Cabbage Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
This would be an ideal summer salad served with pork tenderloin or chicken marinated in teriyaki sauce. Ingredients 3/4 cup rice vinegar 3 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger root 1 head green cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup cilantro (optional) 1/2 cup scallions, sliced 1 cup radishes,…
Grainy Bread, Take 2
As I’m sure my regular readers have noticed, I have a bit of an obsession with no-knead bread. I’ve marveled at the simplicity of it, and often wonder how such a thing is even possible. This article, from the New York Times, gives a good explanation. I had tried a grainy variation of the no-knead…
Quick Bolognese
I’ve already posted my go-to bolognese recipe, but sometimes you want a hearty sauce that doesn’t take half a day to make. Behold: quick bolognese in less than 45 minutes. Ingredients Olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 carrot, diced 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup white…
The 3rd 40: Days 11-14
There should be more weekends, or maybe just longer ones. There’s nothing quite like a weekend — even one that involves work — to reset your perspective on things. I’ve been juggling furniture all weekend long. My son’s new “big boy” bedroom furniture arrived on Friday, requiring a complete clear-out of his old furniture (given…
The 3rd 40: Days 9 and 10
Wednesday was a magnificent example of flexible scheduling and balance. I was awake before dawn to negotiate contracts and catch up on much-needed accounting work (one of the many, many hats in the freelance wardrobe). I managed to get the boy fed, dressed and off to preschool in time for a conference call before heading…