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...

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...

Troegs Mad Elf Grilled Steak

I was looking through my beer cellar today, not sure what I was really looking for.  Being a warm June day in Jersey I was kind of surprised when I picked out the Troegs Mad Elf Holiday ale;  this is an 11% ABV beer brewed with cherries and honey.  As I was reading the label, I thought that the...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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,...

Honey BBQ Sous Vide Short Ribs

  Latley we have been trying our hand at Sous Vide cooking (a little late to the game, we get it) and we have put together a few delicious tasting steaks. But it wasn't until we made these short ribs that we were really sold on Sous Vide. The end result was one of the best tasting ribs dishes...

Japanese Kale-and-Scallion Negimaki

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tamari 1/4 cup mirin 1 1/2 tablespoons red miso 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of tenderloin steak (1 1/2 pounds), pounded 1/8 inch thick 1/2 pound kale, stems discarded 8 scallions, quartered lengthwise Vegetable oil, for...

Honey Peach Sauce

This sweet and tangy sauce is a perfect summer addition to your grilled flank steak. Add this sauce during the last 15 minutes of grilling in place of a barbecue sauce. Ingredients: 4 Medium Peaches 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Honey 1/2 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper 2 Teaspoons Fresh...

Basil Pesto Ribeye Steak

The garlic and basil combination packs some intense flavor. We thought why not try to infuse that into a delicious steak. Pesto has a lot of great uses but used as a maranade is our favorite. First let's make that simple pesto. Basil Pesto Makes 1 Cup INGREDIENTS: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves...

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...

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...