How was your Father’s Day?
Ours was pretty good, I must say! And I wasn’t even the one being celebrated!
My dad and the hubby got sufficiently feted and fussed over. And steaks were on the menu as you can see. It was a regular SUMMER GRILL FIESTA!
Someone was using his noggin when setting the permanent date for Father’s Day in June when the sun is shining and the grill is smoking.
I hope all you dads out there felt as cherished as ours did. A steak always says “I love you” at our house!
It’s that time of year when we all venture out and take advantage of the glorious sunlight and grill away.
But how many of us have stopped to think about giving that grill a tune-up and brushing up on our grill safety?
I don’t know about you, but I’m just so giddy about grilling I usually just want to dive right in. But my husband always stops me – and does it the right way.
The grill is thoroughly cleaned, we use different plates and utensils for different meats and so on.
Are you up to speed on grilling best practices? Well, click here just to make sure. The folks at United Healthcare have put together some tips for staying healthy while grilling this summer.
That way, we can all keep grillin’ on in good health!!!
Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.
Fire up the grill, it’s summer! (At least it is in my mind.)
Try cooking something you’ve never tried before. Like steak with a chimichurri sauce (doesn’t that look yummy????).
Or a simple beef kebab with assorted veggies – or even fruit!
Working Mother has some great grilling ideas for us to try and conquer this summer. Check them out here. And while the grilling part is fun, the eating part is more fun!
So, go – grill to your heart’s content!
Photo courtesy of WorkingMother.com.
Our friends at Serious Eats have created an uber list of “20 Grilled Steak Recipes for Your Memorial Day Grill.”
This is something I can get behind. And it’s just in time!
It includes recipes for such deliciousness as Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak (see photo above), Steak Sandwich with Onion-Jalapeno Sauce and Grilled Beef Pinwheels. That last one is also a feast for the eyes!
Check out the steak grilling slideshow and recipes here. And have yourself a wonderful Memorial Day weekend filled with grilled delights!
Photo courtesy of SeriousEats.com.
You’ve seen this handy dandy grilling chart, right? It makes it simple to figure out how long to cook your steak depending on the cut and how well done you like it.
But how do you decide which cut you want?
That’s the hard – and fun – part.
Check out this little steak decoder. It takes the guesswork out of choosing the right cuts for you – complete with pros and cons!
Like a little tender filet AND strip? The T-bone is for you.
Want full body flavor? Ribeye‘s your cut.
It goes on and on. It’s like a steak-flavored dream.
Check it out and let it guide you to your ultimate cut.
Happy eating!
Chart courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.
Ever feel this way? Ya just wanna have a BBQ but you’re too tired to coordinate all the details?
Well, at least there’s hope for us lazy grillers yet. See, I order my meat online and it just shows up at my door.
It’s like magic. Only it’s really the Internet.
Try it! At least you can check ONE thing off your list! It’s springtime, baby!
Image courtesy of someecards.com.
In this video, the Kansas City Steak Company‘s corporate chef shows us how to get the most out of a beautiful filet mignon.
That’s one steak you don’t want to overcook – its juiciness and tenderness are essential to this particular cut.
Check out these key tips and then grill away, my friends!
I always say, “A great griller is an informed griller.”
Okay, I don’t always say that. That wouldn’t make me very fun at parties. But it makes sense, right?
Enjoy!
Will this be you this weekend? Grilling in the snow?
I’ve done it. Nothing stops me from a juicy steak when I’ve got a hankering.
If you’ll be snow grilling this weekend, try one of these awesome steak rubs.
Because if you’re gonna trudge out in the snow you’d better make the steak go-o-o-od! And these rubs just might do the trick.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Photo courtesy of ifood.tv.
A bit of levity for your tree – and it’s got steak on it!
This glass ornament from TJ’s includes a BBQ grill with corn, a burger, steak and something green that is unidentifiable.
Anybody know what that is?
No matter. The burger and steak are what’s important here.
Don’t you want to hang them on your tree?
This officially qualifies as totally awesome.
Merry Steakmas?!?!!!
Photo courtesy of ebay.com.
This commercial makes me laugh. I always feel like there should be music and maybe fireworks and stuff when I cook steaks. It always feels like a celebration so why not put it to music?
Sometimes my husband serenades me – but that’s really not the same. Really.
Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. Check it out!
Esquire has a great series called “Ask a Beautiful Woman” and there are endless subjects covered by these lovely ladies.
This one is my favorite — “Ask a Beautiful Woman How to Grill the Perfect Steak.”
In this video, model Trish Goff tells us how to make sure our steaks are grilled to perfection. i.e. Not burned, seasoned perfectly, tender and juicy.
Check it out! And while you’re eating your perfectly grilled steak, thank a beautiful woman!
It’s summer! And it’s time for a refresher on all things grilling.
This handy chart (above) tells you exactly what you need to do to grill the perfect steak every time.
It’s got instructions by cut AND thickness – so you won’t go wrong!
Click here for the chart, plus more great grilling advice.
Check it out the next time you’re grilling a nice juicy one and you’ll be happy you did!
Chart courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.
Are you looking for grilling inspiration this Memorial Day weekend?
Look no further! SeriousEats.com has 16 (yes SIXTEEN) grilled steak recipes for us all to try.
If we can’t find something we like in this list — there’s something wrong with us.
Dig into goodies like Mojo Marinated Flank Steak, Beef Satay and Chipotle Rubbed Steaks with Lime Butter.
Click here to see them all!
You’ll be the most popular neighbor on the street when Joe NextDoor gets a whiff of the masterpiece sizzling on YOUR grill. You might even invite him over.
But that’s your call.
Have a fantastic grilling weekend, everybody!
Photo courtesy of SeriousEats.com.
Ever wonder what happens when you turn your back on the grill after you put your steak on?
First of all, NEVER turn your back on the grill!
But here’s an artistic interpretation of what goes on if you do…
Enjoy the weekend – and watch those steaks!
I love it when this . . .
…and this…
…is the evening’s entertainment.
Seriously, give us a ribeye and a Kansas City strip steak and my hubby and I are occupied for hours.
Preparing a marinade, letting them sit, grilling and anticipating, eating and THEN talking about how good the steaks were.
That takes, what, all day long?
Oh, the joy of eating a beautiful meal! It’s one of life’s best gifts. And when I can enjoy it at home – it’s even better.
Here’s to simple pleasures!
P.S. Do you like the blue lights on the grill? They don’t do anything but they sure are cool at night!
Hi! My name is Dena P., and I love steak. In fact, I’ve been on a quest for the perfect steak for a few years now.
I love experimenting with food and I like to get my family, friends and neighbors involved. They add a lot to my cooking experience by helping me perfect techniques and sharing recipes.
