sdebrango  Flank Steak

Versatility is a virtue prized by cooks. We love our versatile cookware, any versatile herb, those versatile recipes stored in our back pocket. 

Sdebrango is our very own Le Creuset Dutch oven, our bundle of thyme, our dollop of crème fraiche: she is one versatile member of this community. No matter where you turn (or click!), you can see her presence -- uploading recipes, hosting potlucks, commenting on finalists, updating the Food52 Hotline. 

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And her cooking? Just as versatile. From baking to basting, pastries to poultry, sdebrango has got you covered. In the mood for a sandwich? Try her winning Flank Steak on Texas Toast with Chimichurri (pictured above). Craving some deep-fryer love? Look no further than Deep Fried Peaches and Nectarines. But from the simple (Simply Chocolate Cake) to the complex (Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Reduction), there is one underlying theme of sdebrango's brand of cooking: this is feel good food, at its finest. These are dishes we want to eat around a big table, surrounded by family and friends -- preferably with some Tender Yellow Cake for dessert, please. 

Read our profile Q&A with sdebrango below. 

  • What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
    camel when I travelled to Africa and chocolate blood pudding in Italy

  • What do you cook when home alone?
    anything quick and easy, pasta, eggs, salad

  • Your most treasured kitchen possession:
    Cuisinart 16 cup professional food processor

  • The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
    6

 

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Brette Warshaw

Written by: Brette Warshaw

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48 Comments

Sadassa_Ulna November 21, 2011
Congratulations sdebrango!
 
Sagegreen November 14, 2011
Great spotlight! So nice to see!
 
Waverly November 6, 2011
Wonderful to see you in the spotlight! Your recipes are wonderful.
 
Waverly November 6, 2011
Wonderful to see you in the spotlight! Your recipes are wonderful.
 
ashleychasesdinner November 6, 2011
Congrats Sdebrango!! Sorry so late. I was locked out but I have a new password and I am go to go! I am a HUGE fan! So glad to see you in the spotlight!!
 
nannydeb November 4, 2011
Congratulations! (a little late) I'm still not used to the new format...
 
lorigoldsby November 2, 2011
Coingrats on this! I always enjoy your posts!
 
Niknud November 2, 2011
Yah! Sorry to be late to the comments - it's been beyond nutty in my little world. Congratulations and I'm so glad to see you here!
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
OMG - sorry for the multiples - the site kept returning an error page.
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
 
deanna1001 November 2, 2011
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
 
Blissful B. November 2, 2011
Oh, Blood Pudding! I completely blocked that eating experience from my mind, but it's all coming flooding back. It's amazing the power 2 words can hold. Love the spotlight (and your recipes). Congratulations!
 
nogaga November 2, 2011
Congrats, sdebrango!! What a well-deserved spotlight!
 
nogaga November 2, 2011
Congrats, sdebrango!! What a well-deserved spotlight!
 
Kitchen B. November 2, 2011
A virtual food friendship I hope I can make good one day with a pyhsical bear hug! Great to see you 'shining' sdebrango XXX
 
singing_baker November 1, 2011
I was scrolling down the homepage and saw your pic and I was like "I just met her!" congrats on the spotlight!
 
TheWimpyVegetarian November 1, 2011
Yah!!!!! I'm so happy to see you in the spotlight here!!! I love your food and the spirit you bring to this site!!!! Congrats!