Garlic Bread

July 22, 2012 Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Side Dishes

***You can also use this garlic spread on sandwiches and burgers

Ingredients:
¼ cup Canola Oil
9 whole garlic cloves
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped
1 Tsp. Sugar
Pinch of White Pepper
1 French loaf
Optional: Shredded Cheese, Paprika, and Parsley
Directions:
Take first two items and cook until garlic is browned b...
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Salted-Baked Potatoes

July 22, 2012 Posted in Dinner, Potato, Side Dishes

I got this idea from Outback Steakhouse. They have the best salted-baked potatoes!


You can do this two ways: Coated with egg whites or Olive Oil

Ingredients:
4 Russet (baking) potatoes
1 egg white, lightly beaten or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup kosher salt

Directions:
Clean and scrub potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Prick potatoes in several places with a fork or knife.
Coat each potato with egg white OR O...
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Whiskey Steak

July 22, 2012 Posted in BBQ & Grilling, Beef, Dinner, Summer


Ingredients for 3 New York Steaks:

½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

½ Cup Whiskey (I used Jack Daniel’s. You can use better ones but if your husband catches you, he will make you use something cheaper for the marinade. That’s what happened to me J

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper
Directions:

Rub olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper on both sides of steaks

In a large zip-lock bag pour in the balsamic vinegar and...
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Garlic Steak Butter

July 22, 2012 Posted in BBQ & Grilling, Marinades, Paleo

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Two Options: 

#1

Ingredients:

1 stick of salted butter
1 Tbsp. of Worcestershire
2 – 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and scoop onto the tops of a hot steak
Melts in your mouth and will please everyone at your dinner party! 

#2

Ingredients:
¼ cup Canola Oil
9 whole garlic cloves
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp...
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Garlic Shrimp

July 22, 2012 Posted in Appetizers, BBQ & Grilling, Fish, Uncategorized


Ingredients:

1 lb. Jumbo Shrimp
Marinade:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Directions:

Remove heads from shrimp unless you bought them frozen (defrost)
Peel and devein, leaving the tails intact. Make a cut in the shrimp body, slicing three-quarters of the way through the flesh from head to tail as if butterflying.

 To make the...
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Cocktail Sauce

July 22, 2012 Posted in Sauces & Dressing, Uncategorized

Red Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients:
½ cup Ketchup
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1 tsp. Cream horseradish
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
Directions:
Mix all ingredients until combined
White Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients:
½ cup Mayo
2 tsp. Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1 Tbsp. Brandy
1-3 drops of Tabasco Sauce
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
Directions:
Mix all ingredients until combined
***Serve with your favorite shrimp, calamari...
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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...

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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...
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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...

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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 ...
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