The kontakion usually has a biblical theme, and often features dialogue between biblical characters. By far the most important writer of kontakia is Romanos the Melodist. The only kontakion that is regularly performed in full today is the Akathist to the Theotokos
My mother's version is Bistec ranchero, this is one stew that has great popularity, however variations exist like that of most common dishes. Bistec Ranchero, is fromt Mexico, a regular meal for my mother growing up. Her version as I know was a compliment to the preparation of beef stew.
Recipe for Mexican Steak (Bistec a la Mexicana). The Bistec a la Mexicana is a popular dish all over Mexico, and its recipe varies depending of which part of Mexico you are. This is a mexican dish that is easy to prepare, but as with most meat recipes it can be tricky to make it perfectly.In this recipe, the meat is cooked rather rapidly, so it is important to use a beef cut that is tender; in fact for this recipe I recommend Sirloin steak.his is a mexican dish that is easy to prepare, but as with most meat recipes it can be tricky to make it perfectly. In this recipe, the meat is cooked rather rapidly, so it is important to use a beef cut that is tender; in fact for this recipe I recommend Sirloin steak.