Brisket – Italian Ragu

Another one of the quintet of brisket recipes, all based on the same basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Texas ChiliFive-Spice Style.  1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 Italian frying peppers, or cubanelle… Continue reading Brisket – Italian Ragu

Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)

What would you call a dish of well-cooked, seasoned, shredded beef that reminds you of ragged old clothes? In Cuba, you call it “Old Clothes” (Ropa Vieja). Problem solved! The unique seasoning of this dish is a condiment called alcaparrado, a relish made from capers and green olives stuffed with pimento. (If you can’t find… Continue reading Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)