• erin

    Dumplings with my family A recent graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, I found myself with no money, no kitchen equipment, and an exceptionally huge appetite. Ideas, improvisations, and yummy meal solutions were discovered in the kitchen of my very first apartment. Contact
  • equipment spotlight

  • ingredient spotlight

  • this month’s packed lunch

  • busy? try a make-ahead meal!

  • become my fan on facebook!

    Just click HERE
  • apartmentcooker

    • author portrait: matt needham
    • webmaster: chris hurte
    • © erin mcdowell and the apartment kitchen, 2009-10. all photography and content, unless otherwise indicated, is property of the author. unauthorized reproduction or use is prohibited. please ask before using.
    • what i do to burn off the calories…

    • Add to Technorati Favorites
    • Recipe Blogs - BlogCatalog Blog Directory

    Steak with Mustard and Red Wine Sauce, Roasted Parmesan Potatoes, and Zucchini and Portobello Saute

    As I’ve said many times before, I love a good steak. One of the reasons I love it is because of the simplicity of it. With a good steak, all you have to do is cook it and you’re done. You don’t need anything extra or fancy. It’s just that good.
    Nevertheless, [...]

    Steak Banh Mi

    A good sandwich is everything. It has it all – bread, meat, delicious fatty components like cheese, avocado, or mayonnaise, and all sorts of toppings. The best thing about a sandwich is the variety – flavors and textures coming together in one neat handheld package.

    Alright, so perhaps I needn’t wax quite so poetically [...]

    Grilled Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms and Chili Glazed Green Beans

    There is not much that a Kansas girl can ask for other than a good steak once in awhile.  It’s so simple – a mouth watering, tender, juicy piece o’ meat and I’m in heaven any day of the week. It’s also an easy meal to prepare in a pinch or when you’re tired after [...]

    Lime Marinated Steak Tacos with Homemade Tortillas

    I love a good taco.  I am, however, a firm believer that the tortilla makes the taco.  Meaning that it should be fresh, light, and most importantly: warm.  And for my favorite tacos, packaged just won’t cut it.  Luckily, tortillas are as quick and simple to make as any basic flatbread.  When you taste it, [...]