Maggie’s Menu: Korean Beef Bowl

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On May 1, 2017

Mustard-Marinated Hanger Steak

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On March 5, 2017

Maggie’s Menu: Smoked Beef Tenderloin and a Rolling Family Christmas Recap

Posted by magpie
On December 30, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: Flank Steak with Snow Peas

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On July 16, 2016

Message from Maggie: In my quest to find good asian food in our neighborhood I have been trying to cook my own asian inspired meals. See here and here. Below is my latest endeavor- a play on The Pioneer woman’s recipe here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 3 tablespoons apple vinegar 2 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Rosemary Steaks on the Grill

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On June 6, 2016

Message from Maggie: I was leaving town for a few days so wanted to make a nice meal for Mr. Magpie before taking off. Check out this easy beef marinade. Ingredients: 3 sprigs rosemary leaves, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil 2 4 oz. […]

Maggie’s Menu: Meatballs

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On May 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: My italian husband asked me to start incorporating more italian fare. Tonight I made meatballs altering this easy recipe from The Kitchn. Rather than pasta, I served with zucchini noodles and roasted eggplant. Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, or skim) 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs (Note: I used gluten free) 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Beef + Snap Pea Lo Mein

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On May 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: Mr. Magpie was bragging about my beef lo mein this weekend at a friend’s wedding so I decided to do another play on my previous recipe with snap peas instead of broccoli. Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb filet mignon 2 teaspoons of hot sesame oil 1 large carrot […]

Maggie’s Menu: Hanger Steak Rub

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On April 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: My husband had this Ina Garten recipe at his boss’s house last summer. Tonight we are hosting friends and thought it’d be fun to have hanger steaks two ways (this and this). Ingredients: For the steaks: 2 hanger steaks olive oil For the rub: 2 tbsp ground coffee 1.5 tbsp brown sugar […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Winter Stew

Posted by magpie
On February 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I made a hearty stew during snowzilla- DC’s big snowstorm a few weeks ago. This weekend called for record low temperatures so I made another rendition. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 lbs beef stew meat 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Marinated and Grilled Hanger Steak

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: I do a lot of recipe tweaking. I started out with this recipe and made a few alterations. Check it out below. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 (1 […]