Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Mountain Chili

It has been cold here in New England. Normally I serve up chili in the colder seasons, but geez! I've been cold at work and reluctant to turn on the heat at home in June, so this hit the spot last night.

This recipe is different from others in that it contains chunks of steak instead of ground beef. The slow cooking makes the beef uber tender. Sometimes divas have a tender side.

Take this recipe on your next ski vacation. Skiers live on such cuisine.

Mountain Chili

1 lb. sirloin, cut up into bite-sized pieces, fat trimmed

1 onion, chopped

4-5 cloves garlic, chopped

2-3 scallions, sliced

2 beef bouillon cubes

1 can tomato paste

3 tbsp. chili powder

3 tbsp. brown sugar

4 squirts Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

dash salt & pepper

3 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans pinto beans

shredded cheddar and/or sour cream for garnish

Throw this all into the crock pot, mix, and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Serve with cheese and sour cream.

Options: Add some ground sausage to the mix.

Make it a meal: Serve with corn bread.

Wine: A hearty Cabernet Sauvignon or spicy Shiraz

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