Recipe for the Perfect Steak

Conditions vary so use the following as a guideline; with observation, adjustment and a little practice, you'll get consistently good results. Remove steak from refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking. Light gas grill or start a charcoal fire, allowing coals to cook until very hot and covered...

Balsamic Glaze

One of the best sauces I have ever tasted was Blaze Balsamic Paste. The first time I had it was at my local italian deli. They made me a nice fried chicken cutlet with roasted peppers, usually I would have this with a little balsamic vinegar. I happened to see this little plastic container with a...

Blue Cheese Vidalia Onions

Usually we would take a few onions sliced thick, maranate and grill them up. Here is a delicious recipe we tried that pairs excellent with your favorite steak. Ingredients: 2-3 Large Vidalia Onions sliced thick 1/2 Teaspoon of Butter per Onion Slice 1 Cup of Crumbled Blue Cheese 4 Ounces of Cream...

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...

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...

DeOliveira Greek Pasta Salad

Here is another great summer bar-b-que side dish from Mrs. D. Thank you so much and keep the delicious recipes coming.  Ingredients: 16 oz. of Rotini Pasta 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Pepper  15 cherry tomatoes sliced in half small red onion, diced small red pepper, diced 1/2 cup halved...

The Muscarella Marinade

To my surprise I was informed that there is a Muscarella Marinade out in cyberspace. Considering that this recipe is one from my own family, I will post this for everyone right here, where it belongs. Ingredients: 2 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Teaspoon Brown Mustard 1 1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 1/8...

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...

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...

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...

Cola Barbecue Sauce

This Cola Barbecue Sauce was found on Food Network Kitchens Get Grilling, Meredith 2005. It was so good that it was necessary for us to share it with you.   Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic 3 cups cola 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup...

Italian Tuscan Meat Sauce

Another Italian pasta sauce for you to enjoy. Again we know this is not a steak recipe, but it is a meat sauce. We hope you enjoy. Looking for a tasty, rustic, belly warming plate of pasta? Try this hearty Tuscan Meat Sauce. Ingredients 4 oz Ground beef 4 oz Prosciutto 2 Carrots 2 Celery stalks 1...

Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

For you bloody Mary lovers. Wait until you taste this salad, you will never believe that your eating a salad and not sipping on a yummy cocktail.  The taste  is uncanny.  Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. vodka (optional) 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. hot...

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...

Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad

Looking for a refreshing and delicious side to go with your steak? Try this delicious Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad. This simple fresh cucumber dill salad side is fantastc for any bbq. It does a fantastic job cleaning your pallet, leaving room for your amazing steak to shine through. Ingredients: •...