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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Smashed Potatoes

  Although the number one side of STEAKNIGHT is the sweet potato, here is a delicious alternative. Oh, and may I remind you... Steak and _________. 4 servings   Ingredients: 8 small red potatoes (about 2 inches long; 1 ¾ lbs) ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Black...

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

This is a delicious topping for burgers, can be used on chicken, even on fish.  Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Sweet Peppers 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Sweet Pepper 2 Jalapenos Finely Chopped 1 Teaspoon Grated Fresh Ginger 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil 1 Cup...

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) •...

Sweet Spinach Salad

  If your tired of the same old garden salad, try something new. This salad is simple and works as a great side dish for any bar-b-que. Try it and let us know what you think. Spinach is great with steak!!!  Serves 6-8.   Indgredients: 1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach, torn 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin...

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.

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...