Caitin Marquardt
Westerville, OH

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
4 sirloin steaks, cut into 8 cubes each
8 (10 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
1 envelope Hollandaise sauce, prepared according to package directions

Directions:
Place first 6 ingredients in a ziplock bag and mix well.  Place 4 steak
cubes into bag and gently shake to cover.  Thread 4 steak cubes onto
each skewer; grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until done. 
Remove from grill; quickly roll kabobs in pistachios.  Drizzle with
Hollandiase sauce on plate before searving.

Stephanie Holcomb
Vinton, VA

Zinful Curry Marinade

Ingredients:
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound Kansas City Strip steaks
1/2 cup finely chopped Walla Walla or other sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup red Zinfandel wine

Directions:
Rub kosher salt and ground pepper into steaks, place in a shallow pan.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, and pour over the steaks.  Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not more than 6.  Grill over a charcoal or gas grill to desired tenderness.  Makes 4-6 servings. 

Caitin Marquardt
Westerville, OH

Pistachio Crusted Steak Kabobs

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed pistachios
4 sirloin steaks, each cut into 8 cubes
16 (10 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions:
Place the first 5 ingredients into a ziplock freezer bag.  Shake to combine.  Place steak cubes into ziplock bag, a few at a time, and shake to coat completely.  Thread 4 steak cubes onto each skewer.  Grill kabobs over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until done.  Remove from grill; quickly roll kabobs into finely crushed pistachios.  Serve immediately.