I like any recipe with the word “easy” in it.

Here’s a slightly different twist on the old standby casserole. I’d suggest using the boneless ribeyes with this one.

Let me know what you think when you try it!

Recipe courtesy Cooks.com.

Do you have an “outdoor kitchen?” You know, an area in your backyard where’s there’s a built-in grill maybe in some stonework, a refrigerator, some seating, perhaps a sink or a smoker.

Something like this.

I don’t. But I sure wish I did. Being grilling — especially steak — enthusiasts, we dream of an outdoor kitchen where we could hang out and really be one with the outdoors while we cook.

Well, HGTV.com has a guide for creating that outdoor oasis. It’s got ideas, budgets, suggestions, etc. If nothing, I can at least dream of grilling my steaks in style, right?

And I can look at all the purty pictures.

Check out the article here.

And don’t forget to invite me over when yours is built. I like ribeyes. And T-bones.

And bacon-wrapped filets.

Photo courtesy HGTV.com

You want some of this???

Yeah, there’s nothing like a steak and salad to just make your day. This happens to be a Kansas City Strip butterflied slightly and drizzled with EVOO (that’s Rachael Ray speak for extra virgin olive oil) then finished off with a little salt and pepper to taste.

Simple. Yummy. Perfect.

You can go all fancy (which I do like to do at times). Or you can keep it simple and just let the steak do its thing.

This particular strip was prepared by my mama. She likes things straightforward and unfettered. And I love her for that.

Happy Mother’s Day this weekend to all the mommies out there! May your day be simple, yummy and perfect, too!