Couple In The Kitchen

Couple In The Kitchen We're Gavin and Karen, Austin-based foodies who will show you the best bites "from our kitchen to theirs"! Media Inquiries: [email protected]

10/20/2026

It’s Taco Tuesday and this is the ultimate Birria taco shortcut!

Omaha Steaks pot roast is fully cooked, so all you need to do is blend up some ingredients, add it to an instant pot for 40 minutes, shred and enjoy!

The pot roast is so versatile that we always have one on hand to use as a shortcut for busy weeknights, but this Birria recipe is always our favorite!

Ingredients:
- 1 Omaha Steaks pre-cooked pot roast
- 2 large dried guajillo peppers, stems removed
- 2 medium dried chile de arbol, stems removed
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup canned fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 5 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 whole clove
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt

Directions:
1. Drop chiles into boiling water and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until fairly soft.
2. Turn on Instant pot to sauté setting. Add oil and sautee the onion. Once soft add the cumin, salt, cinnamon, clove, oregano and bay leaf.
3. Remove chiles from hot water and place in a blender along with tomatoes, chicken stock, lime juice, and garlic. Pulse until mostly smooth.
4. Add the Omaha Steaks pot roast and all juices plus the tomato mixture to the instant pot and close to seal. Set on “Manual” and set time to 40 minutes. At end of cook time, allow instant pot to release steam.
5. Remove meat and shred. Set aside.
6. Fill taco shells with birria meat and cheese plus toppings of your choice such as pickled red onions, avocado, and fresh cilantro.

10/12/2026

🏝️ The perfect getaway to Discover Coronado! This island off of the coast of San Diego is seriously charming. With amazing food, crystal coastline, and relaxed attitude, it’s the Southern California vacation you need to add to your list.

WHAT TO DO:

~ Check into the Coronado Island Marriott, relax by the oceanfront pools, relax at the spa, and soak up the sunset at ALBACA.

~ Rent a GO RANCHERO | GOLF CART RENTALS CORONADO golf cart (they’ll pick you up right from the FlagshipSD ferry or drop it off at your hotel) and cruise around the adorable shops and restaurants on Orange Street.

~ Take a romantic ride around the marina with The Gondola Company.

~ Search for sand dollars and watch the surfers on the beach.

WHERE TO EAT:

~ Little Frenchie - don’t miss the LeParisian hot chocolate served in a spiral croissant and top your entree with fresh raclette cheese!

~ Stake Chophouse & Bar - the five-course chef steak experience was over-the-top delicious!

~ The Henry - a chic restaurant with a cute patio, great food, and a top-tier espresso martini

~ Blanco Cocina & Cantina 🌮☀️ - get the quesadilla chips and a margarita tower!

~ La Corriente Coronado - the perfect happy hour for discounted tostadas, tacos, and margs.

~ Saiko Sushi - almost all the sushi is locally caught!

~ Bluewater Boathouse - a charming restaurant with fresh fish and seafood.

10/07/2026

Mango, Ginger + Fall Spices = the seasonal flavor combination you didn’t know you needed.

Skip the pumpkin spice and try this sweet spiced cake instead, the mango adds a sweet element that works beautifully with ginger.

Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake

2 mangos, sliced + chopped, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/4 cup brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup canola oil
1 stick butter, melted
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger, divided
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp all spice
Powdered sugar, for garnish

~ Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a high sided 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray
Line the bottom of the pan with circles of sliced mangos.
~ In a medium saucepan, combine ¾ cup of the brown sugar with 1 tsp of ground ginger and 2 tablespoons of water over medium-high heat.
Cook, shaking the pan if needed, until an amber caramel forms, about 6 minutes. Immediately pour over the mango slices in an even layer.
~ In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, canola oil, butter, and eggs until smooth. Add the buttermilk and whisk until incorporated, followed by the vanilla extract.
~ Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, and remaining spices to the bowl and fold until just incorporated, then pour over the caramel-coated mangos. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.
~ Let cool 15 minutes, then run a paring knife along the edges of the cake. Place a plate over the cake pan and invert. Top with chopped mangos and powdered sugar. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

National Mango Board

09/25/2026

The perfect way to disconnect and reconnect - a peaceful getaway to Lake Tahoe Travel. 🏔️

Take it slow, relax, and spend time in gorgeous North Lake Tahoe getting cozy at a fire outside CEDAR CREST COTTAGES TAHOE, savoring a w**e tasting with , enjoying a sunset kayak tour with , and savoring incredible meals at Sylva, SMOKE DOOR Lake Tahoe Saryo, and SAVOIE.

Read about the perfect romantic getaway on coupleinthekitchen.com

09/24/2026

The perfect mix of relaxation, outdoor adventures, and entertainment - Reno Tahoe truly has no limits to what you can see and do.

Start with their amazing destination spas, then explore Lake Tahoe and nearby hikes, then finish your nights with glitzy shows, gourmet dining, live music, and gaming 🎰.

Our home base was Peppermill Resort Spa Casino which fully embraces everything we love in the city.

🎈 Lake Tahoe Balloons
🐴 Lisa Fielding
🛶 Clearly Tahoe Clear Kayaks
🍴 Beaujolais Bistro - Reno French Bistro
⚾️ Reno Aces
🪄 White Rabbit Theater and Lounge and MAGIQUE The Theatre • Reno, NV

09/18/2026

We’re loving the viral broth bowl trend!
We always keep our freezer stocked with Omaha Steaks ground beef (whether it’s ultra-premium, lean, or Wagyu ground beef) which makes whipping up meals like this super quick and easy.

This recipe is super versatile and really customizable - but this version of the recipe is a surefire winner:

Crispy Ground Beef
- 1 pound Omaha Steaks ground beef
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of baking soda 
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar 
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced

Coconut Curry Broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tap freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp red Thai curry paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounce can of coconut milk
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce

1. Add a pinch of baking soda mixed with a splash of water to the ground beef and mix. Let sit for 5-20 minutes, this will help the ground beef to get crispy.
2. Add the toasted sesame oil to a large skillet and add the ground beef, salt, and pepper and let cook until brown.
3. Meanwhile mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
4. Add the fresh garlic and ginger to ground beef and saute for 1 minute.
5. Add the sauce to the pan with the ground beef and mix together. Let cook, without stirring, until the sauce starts to caramelize, and the bottom of the ground beef gets crispy. Then remove the ground beef from the pan and set aside.
6. To make the broth, add more toasted sesame oil to the skillet and saute the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the red curry paste. 
7. Mix and cook the paste for a minute and then add the beef broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Use a whisk to combine all ingredients and to scrape the bits off of the pan. Bring the broth to a gentle boil then reduce down to a simmer and let cook for 3 minutes.
8. To assemble the ground beef broth bowls, scoop rice into the bowl in a heap, then spoon in a heap of ground beef mixture. Ladle the broth in the bowl and top with cucumbers, scallions, and chili oil.

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