Garlic Fennel Rub

Here is a rub for your steaks that will give them an interesting and authentic flavor. Use this on your larger cuts such as; Ribeyes, New York Strip, Porterhouse, or T-Bones.  Ingredients: 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Celery Seeds 1/2...

The UFC Weekend Spicy Beef Satay

OK fight fans in honor of UFC fight night we would like to share with you a crowd friendly recipe. Keep your eyes where they belong, on the fights, with this easy to serve, easy to eat Beef Satay it's sure to please your guests. For all your latest fight news check out The Dragon Zone today! Not a...

Basil Pesto Ribeye Steak

The garlic and basil combination packs some intense flavor. We thought why not try to infuse that into a delicious steak. Pesto has a lot of great uses but used as a maranade is our favorite. First let's make that simple pesto. Basil Pesto Makes 1 Cup INGREDIENTS: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves...

The Best BBQ Pork Tenderloin You Have Ever Eaten

It is a bold statment, but if you cook your tenderloin following this recipe you may never make it any other way again. I guess you can call it a BBQ Mango Pork Tenderloin. Ingredients: 3 Medium Size Pork Tenderloins  1 1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 3 Tablespoons Dried Thyme 3...

Infused Vodka Recipes

I recently got into infusing my own vodka's, thanks to a great birthday gift from my father. He has been doing it for years and I always enjoyed the vodka's that he made. You will need a large infuser that will hold at least 1 1/2 bottles of vodka. The larger infuser, the larger the party you can...

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Panini

This recipe works great as a BBQ appetizer, I could not resist it, looked so good that it had to be posted. Hate to do it but this one was taken from July 2009 issue of Good Housekeeping. If you are a little scared of goat cheese for any reason we are here to tell you don't be. It is a creamy,...

Grilled Watermelon Goat Cheese Stack

Grilled Watermelon Goat Cheese Stack Yes, we grill watermelon too. We know #itsnotasteak but this #deliciousness is a great starter for any #steaknight. Ingredients: (serves 3) • 6 - 1 to 2 inch thick square slices, seedless watermelon (rind removed, be sure squares are all...

Old School Italian Zeppoles

  When you make some pizza dough be sure to save enough for fresh home made #zeppoles. All you have to do is cut your prepared dough into 1 1/2  x 1 1/2 inch pieces. Heat some oil, drop 6 pieces of dough at a time (according to the size pan). Cook till golden brown then toss with...

DeOliveira Bean Salad

This bean salad is a favorite in the DeOliveira house. Thanks Michelle for sharing. Sounds Like a perfect side dish for a summer bar-b-que. Indgredients: 2 cans Red Kidney Beans 2 cans rinsed Black Beans 2 cans chick peas 2 small onion 5 cloves garlic 1/8 cup of parsley 2 cans sliced black olives...

The Guinness Marinade

Guinness is a dark stout beer that a lot of beer drinkers are a little weary about trying. Some people just don't have the pallet for a stout beer, I agree it is an aquired taste.  I now thourglly enjoy an ice cold Guinness on occasion. This recipe is a gret way to enjoy Guinness, even if you...

Skirt Steak Marinade

One taste of this recipe and you will know your in for a treat. Wow, that couldn't be more true, the skirt steak was loaded with flavor. You'll love this one. Let us know what you think of it. 6-8 servings Indgredents: 2 lb. skirt or flank steak ½ cup + 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh...

Beef Tenderloin With Port & Roasted Shallots

Ok, here is a tasty recipe idea for the holidays or a dinner party. Easily double the ingredients for a larger group. Prep time is a little involved, but doesn't require a degree in rocket engineering. Next time you are looking to prepare an impressive meal for the in laws this is the one. We hope...

Spicy Chimichurri Burgers With Grilled Plantains

Here is a great twist on the basic hamburger. A bit spicy and a bit sweet.  Yeilds 6 Burgers Ingredients: 2 Pounds Lean Ground Chuck 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt 1/4 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper 1/4 Cup Chimichurri 6 Ciabatta Hamburger Buns (any hearty bun will do) 1 Small Red Onion Sliced Thin 1 Tomato...

Flat Iron Steak With Avocado Butter

Originally part of the top blade roast, the flat iron was born as a result of the tough connective tissue that ran through the middle of the cut of meat. Once this is removed, the two pieces are treated separately, one becoming the flat iron steak, the other called the top blade steak. The flat...

Jerk Burgers With Pineapple Salsa

Another sweet and spicy flavor combination. It is the best summer bar-b-que burger.  Ingredients: 1 Pound Ground Chuck 1/3 Cup World Harbors Jamican Jerk Sauce 4 Ounces Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 4 Hearty Hamburger Buns Toasted 1 Teaspoon Lime Juice 2 Table Spoons Chopped Fresh Basil Grilled...