When cooking steak, the cut matters.

Different cuts call for different cooking methods.

The Kansas City Strip Steak is best served grilled according to professional chefs.

Why?

These steaks were MADE for the grill. Searing the outside and then cooking with indirect heat brings out the natural flavor of the KC Strip. You don’t want to overcook these.

The interior of the strip needs extra love. A steak that’s tough on the inside is no good – especially a Kansas City Strip.

And when grilling steak, listen to the experts. They know what they’re talking about.

You can get more chef advice on cooking your KC Strip Steaks right here. Everything from grilling times to videos.

Then, pair your steaks with a nice wine and you’ve got yourself a fantastic Kansas City Strip meal made to perfection!

How did you learn to how to cook a fabulous steak? Did your parents teach you? Did a buddy in college show you the ropes?

Maybe, just maybe, they had a limited knowledge to share with you. Want to up your game a little bit?

Try using this grilling chart to customize the grilling experience depending on doneness and cut of steak. Yes, the cut makes a difference in grilling time as well.

Want to try broiling your steaks? Consult this indoor cooking chart according to type of meat and your desired doneness.

See? It’s not just a matter of eyeballing it and flipping occasionally. That’s what I used to think. But a few crispy, burned steaks later and I’m singing a different tune.

Just like anything, a little education and forethought go a long way toward cooking a fabulous steak versus a mediocre one.

Happy cooking!

I’m a summer gal. No ifs, ands or buts about it.

I like the sun on my face and being outside. Eating.

But winter weather isn’t very conducive to patio meals. And since Punxsutawney Phil said we’ve got 6 more weeks of it, I’ve got to get creative.

I’ve just GOT to beat these winter blues.

So… I like to cook meals in the winter that remind me of summer. Hey, there’s no rule that says I can’t have a light strip steak salad with strawberries in the winter.

Or, perhaps, just grill up some ribeyes on the old barbecue and serve them with drinks with little umbrellas in them.

Steaks make me happy any time of year, but they REALLY bring to mind weekends spent outdoors, enjoying the weather and slowly grilling.

So I’m going to recall those glorious days this weekend with a grilled steak on my plate and memories of the sun in my head.

I’ll just do it indoors.

How about you? What are your favorite meal ideas for beating the winter blues?