Kathy Simms

08/24/2025

08/23/2025

Home Made Dry-Aged Sirloin Steak with Cheesy Roast Fingerling Potatoes

Ingredients
- 2 sirloin steaks
- 12 oz fingerling potatoes, cut to the size of the smaller ones
- ½ C shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- ½ t granulated garlic
- ½ t fresh ground pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 T chopped fresh chives
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 2 green onions, chopped into ¼ inch pieces

Preparation
We wrapped each steak in three to four layers of cheese cloth. Then placed them on a small rack in the bottom of the refrigerator in the back corner of the bottom shelf where the temperature is 34* F. We left them there for four days then unwrapped them at dinner time. We proceeded to cook them in a lightly oiled (EVOO) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

We checked the internal temperature and flipped them after a minute or two and about one to two minutes after that the internal temperature was aver 130* F (140* F = medium rare). So we removed them and let them rest while we finished and plated the meal.

08/23/2025

"Burpees: Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down and place your hands on the ground, then jump your feet back into a plank position. Do a push-up, then jump your feet back in and stand up, jumping in the air with your hands above your head. Burpees are a full-body exercise that improves cardiovascular endurance and strength."

08/22/2025

Fruit Glazed Corned Beef

Ingredients
- 1 cup - Apple Juice
- 2 Bottles Beer ( your favorite brand )
- 1 cup - Brown Sugar
- 5 pounds - Corned Beef ( with pickling packet )
- 1 Tbs. - Dijon Mustard
- 1 Lemon ( large )
- 4 Tbs. - Lemon Juice
- 1 Large Onion ( quartered )
- 1 Orange ( large )
- 1 cup - Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoons Cold water

Preparation
Place the meat into a large soup pot, add the beer and enough water to cover the meat.

Add the onion and pickling packet to the pot , cut the fruit and squeeze the juice into the water then place the fruit halves into the water also. Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 4 hours, when done take the lid off and let the meat cool off in the cooking liquid, about 1 hour. Take the meat out of the cooking liquid and place into a baking dish, top the meat with the brown sugar. In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients and pour around the meat.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour basting every 10-15 minutes.

08/22/2025

"Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent. Lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion, focusing on twisting your core. Bicycle crunches target your abs and obliques."

08/21/2025

"Lunges: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips. Step forward with one leg and lower your body until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle, making sure your front knee does not go past your toes. Push through your front heel to stand back up and repeat on the other leg. Lunges target your glutes, quads, and hamstrings."

08/21/2025

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients
- 4 packets beef bouillon
- 8 ounces can tomato sauce
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5 cups water

Preparation
Combine everything but carrots and parsley in slow cooker and stir to mix. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.Just before serving, put carrots in microwave-safe dish with about 1/8 cup water. Microwave for 4 minutes.

Add carrots to soup with parsley.Taste and adjust seasonings (I usually end up adding a bit more salt and pepper).

Serve. And serve. And serve.

08/20/2025

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07/01/2025

Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients
- 1 whole apple, diced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 pound ground turkey (give or take 3 ounces depending on package weight)
- 1-2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce or salsa)
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Garnish with diced green onions

Preparation
Mix burger ingredients in a bowl and shape into 4-6 patties. Grill (or pan fry) for 2 minutes each side or until juices run clear.

Serve with a dollop of chipotle yogurt sauce.