Here’s a great video to get your Monday started off the right way.

I’m telling you, YouTube might be the greatest invention ever (well, besides steak, of course). Click on the link below for a fantastic ribeye recipe demonstration by the guys over at BarbecueWeb.com.

And while you’re watching, keep a running tally of how many times the narrator says, “Man!” 

It’s pretty hilarious.

Also, note the number of times he growls. Very manly.

My mouth was watering while I watched it. I could almost taste the buttery garlic and onion mixed with the rich, juicy taste of the ribeye. Ya just gotta see it.

Bee-bop along to the kickin’ music as you watch this video. (It really is pretty well done. No pun intended.) Then, git you some juicy ribeyes and try it yerself! Yee-haw!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB16Dbjz8oo

Just too cold for you to grill outside?

I understand. Temperatures below freezing make us want to stay inside where it’s warm and toasty.

Well, you don’t have to put off that yummy filet until spring. Just try this recipe using your stovetop and oven!

Filet Poele
(serves four)
4 6oz Filet Mignon
1/2 Cup chopped Onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1lb or four sticks butter melted
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
Salt and Pepper

Season both sides of the filet with salt and pepper and sear with the oil in a hot pan.  In a covered casserole or Dutch oven, spread the onion, carrot and celery in an even layer over the bottom.  Place the seared steaks, garlic and thyme on the bed of vegetables and pour the butter over the top.  Cover and bake in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes or until desired doneness.  When finished, remove the filet from the dish and discard the butter and vegetables.
Poele is a nearly forgotten French culinary technique called butter braising.  Pronounced pwaw – lay it is no longer used, primarily because of its expense and the need for an already tender cut of meat.

I’ll admit, I’m a purist. I like my baked potato with my steak. Any steak.

It’s quite cliched, but that’s how I like it.

But every once in a while you want to branch out, try something new.

And I’ve found what has to be the most scrumptious recipe for Oven Sweet Potato Fries over at sugarlaws.com.

These would go well with any cut of meat, maybe even a roast if you dare to venture away from oven-roasted or mashed potatoes.

Try ’em! You might like them. And they’re much healthier than the standard potato fare. Sweet potatoes pack a punch full of healthy ingredients.

Enjoy!