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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kansas City Style Barbecue Chicken

Here is another non steak recipe for you to enjoy. A delicious BBQ chicken. Enjoy. Ingredients:   1/4 Cup Canola Oil 2 Medium Yellow Onions, Diced 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 Cups Peeled Seeded And Diced Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/2 Cup Firmly Packed Light Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup 2...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...