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.
While âCarne Asadaâsâ literal translation in English means âgrilled meatâ, the actual cut of beef that most people are referring to when they say âCarne Asadaâ is Ranchera (in Spanish) or Flap Steak. Flap Steak is a tender, fan-shaped cut of beef that comes from the short loin portion of the cow. Tresierras Carne Asada is a thinly sliced cut of flap steak, skillfully butterflied, and marinated (per your request) in our Famous Chimichuri Wet Rub.