One of my passions is cooking. Last year I posted a video on how to smoke a turkey on a gas grill. My friends and family loved it so much that they're begging me to do it again this year. (I just might!) I thought it would be the perfect time to repost that video to show you how easy it really is to make. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Let me know how it turns out for you. Sincere wishes to you and yours this holiday season! … [Read more...]
How to Grill a Turkey
One of my passions is cooking. I have been chided for not adding or updating the recipes on this site. I will do my best over the next few months to correct this omission. I do have quite a few new recipes to share with anyone that likes to cook. Karen loves turkey at any time of the year, not just Thanksgiving. I perfected smoking a turkey on a gas grill a number of years ago but have never documented the process. It really is quite … [Read more...]
Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak
Cooks Illustrated is one of my favorite cooking magazines. It does not have a lot of recipes in each issue but what is included is well tested and generally very good. This month’s issue has a grilled stuffed flank steak that just looked fun so I had to try it. Here is the recipe. Depending on the steak’s size, you may have between 8 and 12 pinwheels of stuffed meat at the end of step 2. Freezing the steak for 30 minutes will make … [Read more...]
Top Sirloin Steak with Bell Pepper and Onion Sauté
Ingredients Gorgonzola cheese flavors this hearty main course. Serve with a chilled Beaujolais. 2 1 1/2-pound top sirloin steaks (or one 2- to 3-pound steak), 1 inch thick 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1 large green bell pepper, sliced 1 cup unsalted beef broth or low-salt chicken broth Crumbled Gorgonzola or other … [Read more...]
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots, Bacon and Port
Ingredients Pour a full-bodied red wine, such as a Bordeaux, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. 1 1/2 pounds large shallots (about 24), halved lengthwise, peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cups canned beef broth 1 1/2 cups tawny Port 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 3- to 3 1/4-pound beef tenderloins (large ends), trimmed 2 teaspoons dried thyme 7 bacon slices, chopped 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 large … [Read more...]
Bacon Herb Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 1 head garlic, top sliced off 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 1/2 pound each) trimmed of excess fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 12 fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 12 1/4-inch thick slices bacon 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1-tablespoon olive oil, and … [Read more...]
Pan Seared Rib Eye
Ingredients 1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 1/2-inch thick Canola oil to coat Kosher salt and ground black pepper Preparation Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring steak(s) to room temperature. When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat. Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste. Immediately place … [Read more...]
Ginger-Soy Grilled Steak
Ingredients 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 cup chopped green onions 1 1 1/2-pound top sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick) Preparation Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth; pour into 13x9x2-inch glass dish. Mix green onions into marinade. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and … [Read more...]
