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...

Onions with Hot and Sweet Peppers

The perfect accompaniment to any steak yields about 2 cups:   Ingredents: 3 Large Sweet Onions 3 Cloves of Garlic 2 Sweet Red Pepper 4 Jalapeño Peppers 4 Banana Peppers 1/4 cup of Balsamic Vinegar  3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt Fresh Black Pepper This is a very simple side to...

Horseradish Cream

Give this topping a shot at your next STEAKNIGHT. It is a nice alliterative to a steak sauce. Light flavor but certainly a great addition to any steak. Ingredients:  1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream 1 Jar Prepared Horseradish Salt Pepper In a chilled bowl, using a whisk or an electric mixer set on...

Tomato and Watermelon Salad

  At Steaknight Magazine we are always on the hunt for the most creative, odd sounding recipes and this one was exactly what we are looking for. It is another terrific pallet cleansing side dish that works perfectly with a full flavored steak or any other delicious meat you have on the grill....

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...

Grilled Plantains

Grilled Plantains work as a great side dish at any bar-b-que. Bias-cut your peeled yellow plantains into 1/2 inch slices. Lightly brush with peanut or cooking oil. Grill directly over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until the center of the plantain is soft. Turn once halfway through grilling....

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...

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...

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,...

Simple Mango Ribs

Im going to show you an original spare rib recipe that is simple and will probably be the best ribs you ever had. Make these and bring them with you to a party and your the man! I used to go to the store and walk right by the ribs, they always seemed to overwhelm me. Now it is something that I...

Chipotle Grilled Filet With Mango Salsa

Many of you have voted here on STEAKNIGHT Magazine for your favorite steak. Hands down the majority goes to the Filet. You have spoken and we are listening. Here is an unbelievable filet recipe for you.  Serves:   4 Ingredients: 4 Filet Mignon Steaks (each 1 1/4 inches thick) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 3...

Staple Marinade

This marinade is "THE" marinade. It is the one that everyone asks, "What is in that?" STEAKNIGHT has used this as it's staple on a lot of steak over the years. It can be used on just about any cut of meat. To get the steaks just perfect there are two parts to this marinade, a dry rub,  and a wet...

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...

Broccoli with Kalamata Dressing

  Are you tired of the same old broccoli recipe. Try this side dish, it is a nice break from the same old same old. 6-8 servings Ingredients: ½ cup putted kalamata olives ¼ cup mayonnaise  ¼ cup + 1 TBS lightly packed fresh parsley, coarsely chopped. Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper 3...

Japanese Kale-and-Scallion Negimaki

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tamari 1/4 cup mirin 1 1/2 tablespoons red miso 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of tenderloin steak (1 1/2 pounds), pounded 1/8 inch thick 1/2 pound kale, stems discarded 8 scallions, quartered lengthwise Vegetable oil, for...