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...

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,...

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...

DeOliveira Greek Pasta Salad

Here is another great summer bar-b-que side dish from Mrs. D. Thank you so much and keep the delicious recipes coming.  Ingredients: 16 oz. of Rotini Pasta 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Pepper  15 cherry tomatoes sliced in half small red onion, diced small red pepper, diced 1/2 cup halved...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cola Barbecue Sauce

This Cola Barbecue Sauce was found on Food Network Kitchens Get Grilling, Meredith 2005. It was so good that it was necessary for us to share it with you.   Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic 3 cups cola 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup...

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...

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...

30 Minute Pacific Rim Glazed Flank Steak

This is an award winning marinade recipe and we couldn't help but to share this with our audience.  Most times I would say 30 minutes to marinate a flank steak? Yeah Right! It is true, follow this recipe and find out for yourself. Everyone out there forgets to take something out for dinner, I...

Bobby Flay’s Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Toasted Goat Cheese and Chili Sauce

    We just had to pass along another fantastic Bobby Flay creation. Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Toasted Goat Cheese and Twice Cooked Red Chile Sauce. This took a little time to prepare but the final outcome was fabulous. Something about Goat Cheese and a tender Filet Mignon that just...

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) •...

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...