I am positively giddy about the prospect of spring days and dinners outside.

To help us prepare for those glorious days, Huffington Post has put together a delicious slideshow of 15 Recipes To Celebrate Spring and Outdoor Grilling.

Chief among them is the delectable Beef Burger with Red Onion Marmalade and Blue Cheese you see above. Just dreamy.

It’s so fun to dress up a burger with unexpected tastes!

Check out the slideshow to get ready for sunny days and meals on the patio!

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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!

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It’s springtime. That means warmer weather, SHORTS (!) and being outside.

That makes me so happy!

It also means I feel the urge to eat lighter. Something about sunny days (maybe it’s the desire to not look like a blob in lighter clothes) makes me want to consume lighter fare.

These delicious steaks certified by the American Heart Association to be extra lean are a good way to tame my cravings, but perhaps a bit more delicately.

They’re heart healthy and satisfying without the feeling of a heavy meal.

Absolutely perfect!

You can order AHA-certified steaks here and try all the different offerings — steakburgers, steaks and Top Sirloin tips. Yummo!

And, uh, if you create a really delicious recipe with these, please share it here! We’re always looking for something different to try.

Happy spring, everybody!

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The beauty of being a steak lover is that there are so many cuts to love. And all for different reasons.

Let’s chat, ladies and gents, about all there is to love about the one and only Top Sirloin.

Top Sirloin is definitely in my Top 3 because it’s a versatile cut that’s lean and firm.

It’s cut from the center of the sirloin (check out that fancy graphic above) and is muy delicioso as a sandwich steak.

Top Sirloin steaks are also great for grilling. They hold up really well on the grill and come out so flavorful.

Okay, my mouth is watering now.

What’s your favorite cut of steak? Where does the Top Sirloin rank for you?

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On April 9 at 2 pm ET/PT, the Food Network will be airing “The Secret to Steak.”  This episode is billed as being chock full of insider tips on how to make a steakhouse favorite at home.

It’s like they’re reading my mail or something!

They’ll be featuring a dry-rubbed ribeye. Can you say, “Mmmmm?” That’s my fave cut ever.

Check it out and see if you can replicate your favorite steak from your favorite restaurant.

At least you’ll have fun trying!

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This guy is a little scary but I like the way he thinks!

Steak for Easter dinner sounds absolutely fabulous. Steak? Prime rib? Ham? What are you having?

However you celebrate it this weekend, I hope your holiday is wonderful!

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You love a good steak. But you want to jazz it up sometimes. Try something different.

That’s where a good steak topping comes in.

Be it a butter, sauteed mushrooms, bearnaise or a fried egg (!) we’ve got endless choices.

I’ll bet you guys have lots of other great ideas for steak toppings. You’re steak connoisseurs.

This article is full of great ideas to top your next steak. Try some and you might find your new favorite.

Until the next one you try, that is!

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In this article, the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach laments his team’s restrictions on food put on them by the NCAA.

The team – and all NCAA teams – must adhere to the strict three meals a day rule and no more. His players are going hungry!

Imagine burning 2,500 calories a pop and not being able to refuel your body if it’s not a set mealtime. Elite athletes don’t work this way!

Folks, we can’t change the NCAA rules but we can eat for our teams, right?

That’s how I look at it. As I watch the NCAA Tournament games this weekend I’ll be fueling up for those guys.

It’s the least I can do. But, really, I wish I could send them a big Porterhouse (see above). Surely that would get them through!

But, apparently, that would be like buying them a car according to the rules. Don’t want to violate any rules.

What do you think? Should the rules be changed to allow players to eat when their bodies need it? They’re starving!

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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!

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You love steak. I love steak.

So what are the “Top 10″ steak recipes people like you and me love?

Well, if you ask About.com (and I did) they’ll give you yummy ideas like Carne Asada (skirt steak) which comes in at #2.

Or a Cowboy Steak (a nice, seasoned Porterhouse) ranking #5.

How about #8 – a Mustard Beef Tenderloin? Sounds good to me!

Check out all the goodness that makes up this Top 10. Then, tell me, how does it stack up to YOUR TOP 10?

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Check out this old steak toy set found on ebay.

Now, I know that pretending to grill and flip and cook can provide kids with hours of wholesome entertainment. And I want to support that. I really do.

But can we talk about that steak for a minute?

Is that a very yellow layer of fat around the edge? What on earth? So much for marbling.

And the steak’s color? What is that? It’s just not right. I’m afraid this meal’s lucky diner might end up with a pretend case of “upset tummy.”

But, hey! Head on over to ebay and bid if you really want this dynamic playset – if I haven’t taken all of the fun out of it already…

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This work of art is a sandwich with grilled steak, Swiss and cheddar cheeses and fried onions.

Who says food has to just look like . . . food?

I love when people use their creativity for the good of all mankind. This is something that should be shared with everyone! It’s good enough to eat!

And, yes, it’s okay to play with your food!

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This Garlic Bread Steak Sandwich (otherwise known as Pittsburgh Cheese Steak) was pinned on Pinterest under the title “March Basketball Bites.”

I couldn’t agree with this representation more. You absolutely NEED something hearty and delicious to carry you through the awesome basketball going on right now.

Even if you’re a spectator.

Made with thinly sliced sirloin steak for ultimate flavor, this is much like the beloved Philly Cheese Steak, but with a twist.

Check out the full recipe for Garlic Bread Steak Sandwiches here. And be sure to savor every bite.

Your team needs you!

One bite and you’ll know this one is a slam dunk! (Yeah, I went there.)

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Wanna know some interesting beef facts?

Okay!

Did you know that beef cattle is the largest segment of U.S. agriculture?

I didn’t.

And did you know that cattle are herbivores and they only have bottom teeth?

I didn’t know the teeth thing.

Read up on more fun beef facts here, then grill up a tender filet while you’re at it!

Have fun!

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Looking for something new and scrumptious to try at home? Look no further!

Try this decadent recipe for Skirt Steak with Garlic Confit and Broccoli Rabe from Chris Robertson, a New York sous chef.

I like the flexibility of his recipe because you are not limited to just skirt steak. Try another cut if the mood strikes you!

But the red wine marinade? Well, THAT is a must.

Have fun trying this one at home – you’ll be eating just like a sous chef! And this is a man who knows his food!

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