If you’ve ever wondered which type of ground beef to choose, here’s a quick guide to the most common options: Ground Brisket Cut: Comes from the brisket (chest area of the cow) Fat Content: High – around 20–30% fat Flavor: Rich, beefy, and intense Best Use: Gourmet burgers, BBQ-style dishes Notes: Super flavorful, but can […]
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Savory Thai Beef Coconut Curry
This is the kind of dish that wakes up your taste buds. Bright, bold, and full of flavor, our Thai Beef Coconut Curry brings together tender bavette steak, crisp veggies, and a rich red curry coconut sauce that’s made for summer evenings and second helpings. It’s fast, fresh, and just the right amount of fiery. […]
Garlic Herb Sirloin Tip Roast
This roast is a fast-track to fancy. It’s rich, herb-packed, and ready in under an hour.
From Cluck to Crust Chicken Pot Pie
In this recipe the cast iron sizzles and the puff pastry puffs with pride. Today’s special? A soul-warming, showstopping Chicken Pot Pie made the old-fashioned way—starting with a whole bird and ending with golden, buttery glory. Let’s dig in! Ingredients For the Chicken • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)• Water (enough to cover chicken […]
Weeknight Cast Iron Cornbread Taco Bake
If a taco and a cornbread casserole had a baby, this would be it—and it’s the weeknight dinner hero you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking sizzling seasoned meat, hearty beans, sweet corn, and a cheesy golden cornbread crust… all baked up in your trusty cast iron skillet. It’s warm, filling, and comes together with […]
NY Strip Salad with a White Wine Vinaigrette
Who says salads have to be boring? This NY Strip Salad with a White Wine Vinaigrette is packed with bold flavors, crunchy textures, and just the right amount of indulgence. Juicy, perfectly seared steak meets crisp romaine, sweet dates and apples, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese—all tied together with a zippy white wine vinaigrette. Oh, and don’t forget the croutons (bonus points if you make them from scratch)!
Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch, a light dinner, or just an excuse to eat steak in salad form, this dish has got you covered. Grab your cast iron, pour yourself a glass of wine (it’s in the dressing, so it’s basically required), and let’s get cooking! 🍷🔥
Busting the Big Myths About Meat
We get a lot of questions here at Whitt’s Place. Most folks just want to know what we’ve got in the freezer (right now: lamb, pork sausage, and whole chickens). But every now and then, someone asks a bigger question—like “Is eating meat really healthy?” or “I heard meat is bad for the planet—is that […]
Sausage Savory Cheesecake
Sausage Savory Cheesecake is one of those recipes that surprises everyone—in the best way possible. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness, while the crumbled sausage adds just the right amount of spice and heartiness. The flaky pie crust gives it a perfect, buttery base, making every bite irresistible. Whether you serve it with […]
Best 10 Minute Garlic Herb Buttered Sirloin Steak for Two
When you want a restaurant-quality steak in just 10 minutes, this Garlic Herb Buttered Sirloin Steak for Two is the answer. Seared to perfection in a hot cast iron skillet, the steak develops a gorgeous crust while staying juicy inside. The real magic happens when a luxurious blend of butter, garlic, and fresh herbs melts over the […]
Simple Seasoned Eye Round Roast Beef
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