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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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We all know that a beautiful Teriyaki sauce can be enhanced with pineapple to make for an unforgettable steak marinade.

BUT, did you know that pineapple enzymes are a great tenderizer for your steak?

It’s all due to a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the collagen or protein in your steaks – thus, creating a more tender piece of beef.

Read more about this fascinating scientific and culinary topic here.

Want to know how to cook a fantastic Teriyaki and pineapple steak marinade? Click here.

So many uses for the pineapple in your steak creations! Try them and enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Marlena’s Menu.

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You grill it. You sear it. You fry it.

But have you tried baking it?

Our friends over at Livestrong.com have the perfect tips for baking a steak that melts in your mouth.

Sounds good to me!

Sometimes you’re out of charcoal/propane, etc. Sometimes you just don’t want to go outside. And sometimes you just want to try something different.

Whatever the reason, try this method and see how it stacks up.

And then let me know what you think!

Click here to see full instructions on how to bake your steak.

Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images via Livestrong.com.

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It’s Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras is in full swing. But you don’t have to be in New Orleans to get in the spirit!

Try some Beef Jambalaya for a new twist on an old Cajun standby.

Everything’s better with beef, right? And this recipe calls for sirloin steak. You could try out tenderloin tips or another cut that tickles your fancy.

It’s Mardi Gras, for heaven’s sake! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Click here for that fabulous Beef Jambalaya recipe – then make it your own!

Photo courtesy of TescoRealFood.com.

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Well, here is yet another method of cooking steak I have not heard.

Melanie at Lifehacker.com suggests searing a FROZEN steak first, then placing it in the oven at a low temperature for up to an hour (depending upon how well done you prefer it).

Writer Brandon Matzek says of this method: “The contrast of the salty, golden crust and the smooth, buttery center is just pure heaven.”

Hey, that sounds marvelous! Sign me up!

It had never occurred to me to not let a steak thaw before starting the cooking process. This sounds pretty intriguing.

What do you think? Would you try this?

Click here to read all the ins and outs of this steak cooking method and then try it at home!

Photo courtesy of Brandon Matzek of KitchenKonfidence.com.

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For me, steak and pizza are at the top of my list of favorite foods.

But put them together??? Well, that’s just heaven.

Martha Stewart’s got it going on here with a steak pizza that adds a little pow with peppers and onions. Of course, you can experiment with whatever toppings YOU like. The great thing is – you really can’t go wrong!

Click here to see this fantastic steak pizza recipe and let me know how you like it!

Photo courtesy of everydayfoodblog.marthastewart.com.

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Check out this quick little video claiming to know the secret to “the world’s most delicious steak.”

Is this so? Well, you be the judge. The process is simple enough – so try it and let me know what YOU think!

Happy grilling!

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