T-Bone Steak With BBQ Rub

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Ingredients

• 4 T-Bone Steaks cut 1" thick (about 3-4 pounds)
• 2 Tablespoons Chilli Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 2 Teaspoons Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine rub ingredients and press evenly onto steaks
2. Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill uncovered, 14-16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
3. Remove steaks, season with salt, as desired.  

source: vintagenaturalbeef.com 

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 boneless pork chops

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt , and pepper. Bring to boil. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl, and whisk into brown sugar mixture. Stir until thick.
3. Brush grate lightly with oil before placing pork chops on the grill. Cook over hot coals for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Brush with sauce just before removing chops from grill. Serve with remaining sauce.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Brown-Sugar-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx

Spicy Lone Star Brisket

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Serves 10 to 14

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs brisket
• 3/4 cup dry marinade
• 6 cups prepared barbecue sauce

Spicy Dry Marinade Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons dry mustard
• 3 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rub beef brisket with marinade.
2. Cover and roast in 325F oven 2 1/2 hours.
3. Remove cover and cook 1/2 hour longer.
4. Remove from oven. Brush with barbecue sauce.
5. Carve brisket in 1/8" thick slices.

Spicy Dry Marinade Instructions:

Mix Mustard, oregano, chilli powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.

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Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• hot sauce to taste

Directions

1. Place chicken breasts and tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then add the salsa, seasoning, cumin, garlic and chili powder. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
2. With a fork, start pulling the chicken meat apart into thin strings. Keep cooking pulled chicken meat and sauce, covered, for another 5 to 10 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste and stir together (Note: You may need to add a bit of water if the mixture is cooked too high and gets too thick.)

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/salsa-chicken-burrito-filling/#

Basil Burgers

 

 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate, and cook burgers about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns.

 

Source:  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basil-Burgers/Detail.aspx

Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
4. Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sesame-Pasta-Chicken-Salad/Detail.aspx?src=rotd

Mother's Day Recipe Idea: Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto

 

 

Ingredients

• 4 pieces of purchased puff pastry, each cut to be just larger than a piece of salmon
• 4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup purchased pesto
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the 4 pieces of puff pastry. Also place the 4 pieces of salmon, being careful to make sure they are not touching. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds. Bake for 10 minutes.

To serve, place each piece of puff pastry on a plate. Top each puff pastry with 1 tablespoon of pesto. Top the pesto with 2 slices of tomatoes each. Top the tomatoes with the salmon and serve.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/salmon-with-puff-pastry-and-pesto-recipe/index.html