Kacy Rourke

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08/15/2023

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” - Roger A. Caras

08/14/2023

"It's not about perfect. It's about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that's where transformation happens. That's how change occurs."

08/13/2023

The Best Steak Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 (12- ounce) 1- inch thick steak
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, sliced in rings
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 sub rolls
- 1/2 cup baby arugula

Preparation
Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, then sear the steak on each side for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and cook the steak until desired doneness.

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Slice the steak into strips.

Using the same pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add the onion and thyme and saute for 10 minutes, until the onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Whisk mayo, mustards, sour cream, and salt into a bowl and set aside.

To assemble the sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of mayo sauce on each side of the roll.

Place a layer the steak strips on top of the mayo, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with the caramelized onion rings.

Place the baby arugula on top of the onion rings, and cover the sandwiches with the top half of the buns.

08/12/2023

“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad.” - Robert Wagner

08/11/2023

"The only way to reach for the sky is to have faith in yourself and never give up!"

08/10/2023

Skillet Lasagna Topped with Ricotta
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 3 T. chopped fresh basil
- 3 T. chopped fresh basil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 curly-edged lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch lengths
- 3 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 t. dried oregano
- 1/2 c. plus 2 T. Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 c. ricotta cheese (preferably whole-milk)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 T. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water

Preparation
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the oil is shimmering.

Add onion and 1/2 t. salt, cook until onion is softened and beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste is distributed., about a minute.

Add ground beef, cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Pour the diced tomatoes (undrained) into a large measuring cup, add enough water to the tomatoes to measure 4 cups.

When the meat is browned, scatter the lasagna noodles evenly over the top of the meat (do not stir).

Pour the diced tomatoes and water, and the tomato sauce evenly over the top of the noodles. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring once or twice during cook time, until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat, stir in the 1/2 c. Parmesan. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Dollop rounded tablespoons of the ricotta evenly over the top, cover and let stand for 5 minutes, to let the ricotta warm through.

Sprinkle with the basil and remaining 2 T. Parmesan.

Source: foodista.com