Madie's Kitchen

Espresso BBQ Sauce

July 22, 2012 Posted in BBQ & Grilling, Sauces & Dressing, Summer

I picked this recipe up from the meat department at Albertson’s. It was printed on a coupon. I didn’t make the Tri-Tip they suggested, but I made the Espresso BBQ Sauce to dip our NY Strips in. I then used the leftover sauce to use it on grilled chicken the next night. It was amazing both ways. It’s perfect for steaks, burgers, and chicken. My husband also likes dipping his french fries in it...

Bison Burger

July 19, 2012 Posted in BBQ & Grilling, Beef, Summer

Over the weekend my Husband requested a Bison Burger. This week, my mission was to make it for him. If you are not familiar with the term bison here’s what it is: the American bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American buffalo.

I invited my Mother in Law over as well so we could all get a taste of it.

I purchased the meat at Albertson’s, but I’m sure you can find this other pl...

Brussel Sprouts

July 17, 2012 Posted in Side Dishes, Summer, Vegetables

Paul Qui’s BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Found this recipe in the March 2012 PEOPLE Magazine.

The reigning Top Chef winner shares a dish that’s ‘a perfect combo of sweet, sour, spicy and salty,’ he says.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4-6

2 lbs. brussels sprouts, halved

4 tbsp. olive oil

Juice and zest of 2 small lemons

Kosher salt

6 basil leaves, torn

Cilantra, torn

½ chili pepper, chopped and remove seeds (optional)

Chi...

Tortilla Chips

July 9, 2012 Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Mexican Food

What’s your favorite tortilla chip? Store bought or homemade?

I did a tortilla chip taste test with my Husband. He’s always thought Casa del Rey in San Dimas, CA has the best tortilla chips. They also have very good salsa. We get their chips and salsa for nearly every party we have.

I recently started shopping at Super King in Claremont and they make their own chips.

Of course, he liked the Casa del Rey chips ...