Grandmas Italian Meatballs

When your daughter asks for meatballs as her birthday dinner you make her the best damn meatballs on the planet! We are happy to share that recipe with you today. Ingredients: (Makes about 25 meatballs) • 2 lb Ground Sirloin 85% lean (Premium ground meat) • 1 lb Ground Pork (Premium ground meat) •...

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...

Smoked Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Top Sirloin Roast

After this you will never buy roast beef at the deli counter again! Ingredients: • Top Sirloin Roast 5-8 lbs. • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (optional) Rub • 1/4 cup Black Pepper • 1/4 White Sugar • 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika • 2 Tablespoons Salt • 3 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic Glaze • 1/2 Cup...

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...

Grilled Romaine Salad

Who says you can't grill your salad? Try this delicious simple dish. It is easy, light and loaded with flavor. Ingredients 2 Large Heads Of Romaine Lettuce 2 Lemons Juiced 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 1/8 Cup Pecorino Romano or Graded Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some extra for...

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...

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...

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...

Grilled Corn Relish

Try this relish on the side of any sliced steak, can even be eaten with tortilla chips as an awesome STEAKNIGHT snack. It's delicous. Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic 2 Ears of Corn, Husked and Cleaned 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1 Avocado,...

Perfectly Simple Garlic String Beans

Try this incredibly simple side dish. It goes great with any dish. The crunchy garlic string beans are delicious. Ingredients: 1 lb. String Beans, Washed & Trimmed 3 Tablespoon Olive Oil 4 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced Or Pressed 1/2 Cup White Wine Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Saute garlic...

Grilled Corn With Hoisin-Orange Butter

Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Of Butter, Room Tempertaure 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce (available in the Asian food section of the supermarket) 2 1/2 Teaspoons Finley Grated Orange Peel 3/4  Teaspoon Chili-Garlic (available in the Asian food section of the supermarket) 6 Ears Of White Corn, Husked,...

Avocado Butter

Delicious pair with Flat-Iron steaks. Ingredients: 2 Avocados 1/2 Cup Of Softened Butter 1/4 Cup Lime Juice 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Seed, peel and chop 2 ripe avocados. In a medium bowl combine the chopped avocado, butter, lime juice, parsley, salt, and cayenne...

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...

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...