Steak Enthusiast

In this fantastic article, chef Scott Popovic grills up some great advice on choosing the right meat and more to make this Labor Day the tastiest ever!

I hope you are planning on sharing some steakburgers or T-bones or something yummy with loved ones this long weekend. After all, that’s what it’s for!

Well, that, and honoring our country’s workers, of course.

But, seriously, what better way to do that than by cooking up a great feast?

Get your beef here, check out the article here and then let me know what you cooked. I want to see photos, too!

Okay, this is so cool. Technology absolutely rocks.

The Kansas City Steak Company now has a free iPhone app that lets you select your favorite cut of meat (you know, T-bone, filet mignon, etc.), choose a thickness and how well done you’d like your steak and then the app’s timer will tell you how long to cook it and when to flip it.

Genius.

Besides that, it has tons of recipes, grilling tips and a steak reference library. How awesome is that?

Go here, check it out, then download the app on your phone and have fun playing with it. It’s free and it’s my new obsession. 

Let me know what you think. I’m dying to know if you try it out this Labor Day weekend!!

They’re bite-sized, they’re tasty, they’re perfect.

Get your beef here if you want to guarantee it’ll be top quality. Then try this fantastic kabob recipe the next time you’ve got a hankerin’ for this simple, yet delicious meal.

Recipe: Beef Kabobs

Oh, gorgeous ribeye, you excite me.

My favorite cut. Pair it with a great glass of wine and I’m in heaven. Literally. Heaven.

Recently, a wine panel in Dallas made recommendations for the perfect pairings of wines less than $25 with herb-garlic buttered ribeyes. That sounds like a dream job to me. But I digress.

Read all about their choices here. Then get your ribeyes and steak butters here for your own feast.

And . . . check out these wine pairings, too. You’re sure to find something that strikes your fancy!!

Photo courtesy of Evans Caglage/DMN at DallasNews.com.

Sweet and savory.

It’s a classic combination. Think Orange Chicken.

Here’s a glaze for your favorite steak that adds a touch of sweetness to a hearty, juicy cut of beef.

It’s a Cinnamon Pomegranate Glaze. And it’s absolutely scrumptious.

Want all the details? Check out Lexie’s Kitchen here. And let me know what you think!

Photo courtesy of LexiesKitchen.com.

This just simply rocks.

If you’ve ever been baffled by what cut is what, this guide is for you.

Our friends at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattlemen’s Beef Board put this together to make life easier for us. Wasn’t that nice?

Keep it bookmarked so you can refer to it again and again.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Guide courtesy of BBQGuide.com.

Fresh peas are always a treat. Serve them with a steak and they’re magical!

This ingenious recipe lets you put those peas into a hummus and serve it as a sandwich. Perfect for hot summer days.

Read the recipe here.

And . . . you don’t even have to tell your friends you read about it anywhere. Just pretend it was your idea.

You’re welcome.

Photo courtesy of Larry Crowe/The Associated Press via WinnipegFreePress.com.

Oh. My.

Isn’t this extraordinary?

Shortribs with macaroni and cheese. What absolute brilliance!

This amazing sandwich comes to us via Tastespotting.com from the guys at the Grilled Cheese Truck.

I now have a new obsession. I suspect you will too.

Enjoy . . . and remember to wipe the drool off your chin after you finish reading the recipe.

Photo courtesy of Tastespotting.com.

This handy little guide can be found at ArtofManliness.com. Yes, you read right . . . Art. Of. Manliness.

Hilarious. I’ll bet that guy from the Old Spice commercials visits the site all the time.

So here’s the guide:

Isn’t it nice? A visual depiction of doneness is so handy! I’ve never seen it “done” like this. Ba dum dum.

Intrigued? Read more here at ArtofManliness.com!

Photo courtesy of ArtofManliness.com.

We visited some dear friends last weekend. To make things even better, we caught up over some hearty, juicy steaks.

One of our buds set his sights on this baby . . .

Yes, siree. That’s a 25-oz. Porterhouse. I know, I know. The photo quality leaves a lot to be desired. Cell phone. Darkly-lit restaurant. You do what you can.

Anyway, you might think our friend had a nice little doggie bag to take home with him.

Think again.

Every inch of that Porterhouse was devoured. As was everyone else’s. Ribeyes, filets — delicious meats.

I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a friendship than over a great steak — can you?