Posts Tagged ‘ grill ’

What Would Betty Do Logo Easy Flank Steak

This is a ridiculously easy overnight marinade that tenderizes and flavors the flank steak. It’s perfect for weeknights because it grills or broils 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 […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Lime-Cumin Chicken

I haven’t been cooking as much while I’ve been injured. In fact, we spent the first four weeks largely subsisting on meals that were delivered by friends and moms’ club strangers, and I thank them all for helping us out. After all, the intra-kitchen hobble wasn’t exactly a practical method of getting things done. As […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Learning to Cook

Because I post recipes online, it seems only natural to assume that I learned how to cook by watching my mother and my grandmother. Wrong. While both cooked, neither one of them was a particularly stellar chef. My grandmother, for example, didn’t have any spices in the house, including salt and pepper. My mother had […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Brazilian Beer Chicken

This recipe from grilling guru Steven Raichlen not only works well for an overnight marinade, but freezes well in the marinade for later use, perfect for once a month cooking (OAMC) enthusiasts. If you’re planning to freeze some, I suggest that you double or even triple the recipe; it’s not much more work, and you’ll […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo How to Cook: Steak

How to Cook a Steak Have you ever been really excited to cook a steak, only to end up with tough, leathery meat? We’ve all been there. Here’s how to avoid it. Searing meat at a high temperature creates a fabulous, flavorful crust. It can also make the meat tough and dry. Cooking the meat […] Read More