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...

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...

Mango Salsa

This tasty topping is the perfect pair for our chipotle filet mignon, or try it alone as a pre STEAKNIGHT snack with some lime tortilla chips.  Ingredients: 2 Mangoes, Diced 1/4 cup Red Sweet Pepper Diced 2 Green Onion Chopped 1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Seeded & Minced 2 Tablespoons Cilantro...

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...

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....

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...

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) •...

Steaknight Roasted FireCRACKer Corn Salsa

Are you looking for a great dish to bring to your next celebration? Make this and trust us you will be a star. Great side dish or party salsa! Try the #steaknightmagazine Roasted FireCRACKer Corn Salsa.   Ingredients: 5 ears corn (#grilled) 1 15.5 Oz can black beans 1 cup fresh...

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...

Guy Fieri’s Roasted Pineapple and Pepper Salsa

Guy Fieri has some great ideas. I always love the idea of spicy and sweet. Thought you guys might enjoy this one. Perhaps with a little thin sliced flank steak. Probably could go with a bunch of different  dishes.  Has anyone tried this? Click to see the recipe.

Spicy Chimichurri Sauce

This amazing combination of spices and flavors was introduced to me by one of my fellow STEAKNIGHT attendees Javier. The recipe comes from Argentina, and is quite amazing on flank steak, but can be used on a number of different meats. I have used this on pork, chicken, steaks (of course), and even...

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...

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...

Old School Italian Tomato Sauce

Okay, okay, I know that this has nothing to do with STEAKNIGHT, but there is more than one day in a week. We are going to prove that STEAKNIGHT is not just a one trick pony. This is a recipe for a basic but delicious tomato sauce.  I grew up on this stuff and through the years perfected my very...

Cuban Flank Steak with Garlic-Citrus Marinade & Orange-Onion Salsa

Cuban cooks often add dynamic flavor to meat with a combination of garlic and citrus juice. Here, that combination is further highlighted by a quickly made salsa combining zesty and pungent flavors. Serves 4 people Indgredients: 4 flank steaks (5-6 ounces each) 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup of...