Cuisine at home

BELLY OF THE BEAST

EVERYONE WANTS THE BEST BANG FOR THEIR BUCK, especially when it comes to beef. These three steaks — flank steak (pretty common) — hanger steak (very popular) — and flap steak (up and coming) — are some of the best beef values. And with little or no trimming, these boneless cuts are all flavor and make every one of your pennies count.

One shouldn’t pigeon hole these menus — they’re eclectic. A little Caribbean here, but with potato salad; a touch of Brazilian there, with peaches and raspberry. And a bunch of Mexican with a rad amount of California-style chips, jyah! The idea is that grilled food is comfort food at its core and all these menus have an element of comfort and familiarity.

Spicy-Sweet Flank Steak

This super-fast technique makes it easy to know

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cuisine at home

Cuisine at home6 min read
Fish Fridays
Topped with a creamy slaw, these quick and easy fish tacos make a great weeknight dinner. Makes 6 ¼ cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh cilantro¼ teaspoon lime zest1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 clove garlic, grated¾ teaspoon kosher sal
Cuisine at home2 min read
FULL POTS and Lots OF Luck
We’re putting all our New Year’s rituals in one dish with bacon, collards, and black-eyed peas. Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced2 cups chopped red onion2 (16-ounce) bags chopped collard greens, any large
Cuisine at home5 min read
You’d Better Believe It’s Butter
With its natural sweetness, one taste of homemade butter may have you swearing off the store-bought sticks. It also freezes well, so make a few batches at once. Makes about 2 cups 4 cups heavy whipping cream½ cup cultured whole buttermilk½ teaspoon

Related