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...

Perfectly Simple Garlic String Beans

Try this incredibly simple side dish. It goes great with any dish. The crunchy garlic string beans are delicious. Ingredients: 1 lb. String Beans, Washed & Trimmed 3 Tablespoon Olive Oil 4 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced Or Pressed 1/2 Cup White Wine Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Saute garlic...

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...

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,...

Italian Tuscan Meat Sauce

Another Italian pasta sauce for you to enjoy. Again we know this is not a steak recipe, but it is a meat sauce. We hope you enjoy. Looking for a tasty, rustic, belly warming plate of pasta? Try this hearty Tuscan Meat Sauce. Ingredients 4 oz Ground beef 4 oz Prosciutto 2 Carrots 2 Celery stalks 1...

Rocco DiSpirito’s Spiced Orange Marmalade Flank Steak

Flank and skirt steaks are probably one of the most underrated on the market. I beg of you to go out and make one of these yourself, you will immeaditly become a fan, I promise. These steaks are loaded with flavor and hold on to marinades nicely.  World renowned Chef, Rocco DiSpirito had a news...

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.

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...

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...

Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad

Looking for a refreshing and delicious side to go with your steak? Try this delicious Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad. This simple fresh cucumber dill salad side is fantastc for any bbq. It does a fantastic job cleaning your pallet, leaving room for your amazing steak to shine through. Ingredients: •...

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...

The Best BBQ Pork Tenderloin You Have Ever Eaten

It is a bold statment, but if you cook your tenderloin following this recipe you may never make it any other way again. I guess you can call it a BBQ Mango Pork Tenderloin. Ingredients: 3 Medium Size Pork Tenderloins  1 1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 3 Tablespoons Dried Thyme 3...

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...

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...