Oh. Yum.

It’s time to get outside and grill! Here’s a great video to help you get the most out of your Kansas City Strips.

It’s amazing how different cuts should be cooked slightly differently to enhance the cut’s flavor. You can really take it to a whole other level if you take the time to really know your beef.

Follow these instructions and see how it works for you!

Or…just watch and enjoy the beauty of a gorgeous steak. I just like to watch it sizzle and cook and imagine the smell.

Then, of course, it makes me want to go grill one.

Happy grilling!

Mother’s Day is over. Did you treat her right?

If there was a steak involved, I say a resounding YES!

Now, we traditionally think of steak as being Dad’s favorite, but if your mom is anything like me – Mom gives Pops a run for his money on this one.

So, tell me, what is your mother’s favorite cut?

I’m a mom and my kids know my favorite is a ribeye. Yummy, yummy ribeye.

But I’ll tell you MY mom’s favorite. Filet mignon. She likes hers butterfly cut.

But everyone’s different. So what’s YOUR mother’s ultimate cut of beef? I’d like to know. Tell me in the comment section!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Treat your mom to a steak breakfast in bed this Sunday. She deserves it.

Of course, YOUR mom is much prettier. But you get the idea.

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, everyone!

Photo courtesy of dogs.icanhascheezburger.com.

You know, in the age of the Internet, you can find just about ANYTHING you’re looking for – good or bad.

In the “good” department, I have found a Steak Fan Club that just might be something you’re interested in.

They have fun polls (ribeye is the favorite steak) and comment threads – and purty pictures of beef.

Everything a meat-loving girl or boy could want.

If that kind of thing strikes your fancy, head on over to FanPop.com and check out the steak club.

You just might find kindred spirits – or even your soulmate – over there.

Hey, common interests are important!

So check it out and let me know what you think!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

In case your mom hasn’t reminded you yet, Mother’s Day is this Sunday.

Yikes!

So why not spend a little time cooking her a meal you know she’ll love?

Bonus:  YOU will love it, too. But, seriously, that’s just a bonus. This is for her.

Try a little something different with this Steak with Mixed Fruit Salsa recipe, plus a full dinner menu from bread to sides to dessert.

This steak recipe combines a fruity salsa (very imaginative) with a hot, juicy steak. It’s really something to get the senses going – and so fresh, too!

Click here for the full menu details from our friend Linda Larsen at Busy Cooks. Your mom will love it!

Photo courtesy of Linda Larsen via BusyCooks.About.com.

The Bachelor Chef (who cooks like no bachelor I know) shows us how to make an extraordinary Steak Tostada Salad in honor of Cinco de Mayo tomorrow!

This video comes complete with Mexican-flavored background music that will have you grooving while you watch/cook.

Check it out and see if you can stop yourself from dancing.

I couldn’t.

Have a very festive – and tasty – weekend, everyone!

Okay, it’s really Santa Maria style, but with a Zac Efron twist.

The actor was recently featured in Parade magazine and asked to share a family recipe. Here is what the cutie, er, um, gentleman said:

“Growing up, we had a nice family dinner every night, and if we had people over, Dad would get on the grill. He is a bit of a chef, so he would always whip up something besides basic hot dogs or hamburgers. We liked trying different things, but this was a staple.”

This fantastic recipe features Top Sirloin marinated in salsa – yes, salsa! – and features a sweet and spicy flavor.

Click here for all the details on Zac Efron’s Santa Maria-style barbecue.

It’s National BBQ Month – so now is the perfect time to try this out!

Enjoy!

And, hey, if this gives you sweet dreams of Zac Efron … it’s not my fault.

Photo courtesy of Travis Rathbone via Parade.com. 

This weekend (Saturday to be exact) is Cinco de Mayo – the perfect excuse to cook something beefy with a Mexican flair!

These chimichurri nachos made with skirt steak and mozzarella cheese are the perfect way to kick up your heels…and kick back.

They’re not only visually impressive, but the flavor combination of lime, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and more make this something you’ll want to experience again and again.

Click here for this enticing recipe. And follow it to a T – you don’t want your chimichurri sauce TOO pureed.

Just saying.

Enjoy… and ole!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The-Girl-Who-Ate-Everything.com.

This is genius and filled with meaty, tasty goodness.

Have you tried Meat Wheels?

This was a new one for me, but looks oh so delicious.

These grilled Meat Wheels contain bacon (yum), flank steaks, white onion and herbs and spices.

Can you think of anything more enticing? I can just imagine what that smells like sizzling on the grill. Holy cow.

Click here for full instructions and the recipe for these beautiful AND tasty treats.

It doesn’t get much better than Meat Wheels, my friends!

Photo courtesy of Instructables.com.

Do you know Ree Drummond, Pioneer Woman?

If you don’t, you’ll want to get to know her. She’s something of a sensation, cooking up amazing recipes and sharing them with the world.

Her recipe for grilled ribeye steak with onion-blue cheese sauce has to be the richest, creamiest steak accompaniment out there.

So. Yeah. You have to try it.

Click here for the full recipe and the most beautiful photographs that will have your mouth watering before you even begin cooking.

Enjoy your steak – frontier style!

Photo courtesy of ThePioneerWoman.com.

Looking for some new grill recipes?

You’ve come to the right place. The gorgeous meal above is seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika and lots of other goodness.

These steaks are T-bones, but you can use any cut you like.

Click here for all the ingredients to make your next cookout something memorable! Seafood and beef is always a great combo!

Photo courtesy of DayToDayThoughtsOnFood.com.

Our friends over at RealWomenofPhiladelphia.com have gathered their list of the “Top 5 Ways to Sauce Your Steak.”

Now, I definitely have my favorite and so does my husband – but interestingly enough, neither of our favorites is on this list.

Is yours?

Maybe you’ll find a new favorite . . . something you’ve never considered using on your steak.

Click here to check out that list. And let me know if you now have a new love!

Photo courtesy of RealWomenofPhiladelphia.com.

Are you on Facebook? Do you like games?

We already know you love steak, so if you answered yes to the two questions above, this might be right up your alley!

Our friends at CavemanBistro.com have put together a fun game you can play using your Facebook profile. It involves your love of steak – so you know it will be fun!

Check it out here and let me know what YOUR profile will say.

Mine? “I eat it with Teriyaki in my backyard to make my neighbors jealous.”

Photo courtesy of CavemanBistro.com.

Let me just be the first to say that I don’t normally like recipes with the word “surprise” in them.

It conjures up images of mystery meat or something sinister.

But THIS surprise is a GOOD surprise.

This Salisbury Steak recipe includes bleu cheese in the center.

A burst of unexpected flavor that says, “Hello, taste buds!”

But in a good way.

Check out the recipe here and let me know what you think. Can you really ever go wrong with ground sirloin?

I think not.

Enjoy this surprise!

Photo courtesy of Sandi via Food.com. 

Oh, this looks heavenly! The combo of sweet and savory is absolutely delish on a gorgeous tenderloin steak!

But you know you could use any cut you prefer.

Watch this video for a step-by-step how-to on this quick and easy meal. It includes side suggestions and easy instructions.

Couldn’t be simpler!

Happy cooking, everybody!