August 5th, 2008

Steak For Dummies

While I never refer to myself or anyone else as a “dummy” I did enjoy this cute take on the “Dummies” series of books.

See for yourself!

Cooking Around the World All-in-One For Dummies
Mmm . . .Grilled Steak!
Adapted From: Cooking Around the World All-in-One For Dummies
In Tuscany, steaks are generously coated with salt and pepper before grilling. Besides adding flavor, the salt and pepper form a crisp crust that contrasts nicely with the meat’s tender interior. T-bone steaks are the most commonly grilled cut in Florence. After the steaks are grilled, the meat is removed from either side of the bone and sliced across the grain into thin pieces. You can serve these steaks this way or choose smaller rib eye or strip steaks and serve 1 per person.

Grilled Steak, Florentine Style (Bistecca alla Fiorentina)

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

1 tablespoon salt, divided

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 strip or rib eye steaks (about 14 ounces each), or 2 T-bone or porterhouse steaks (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds each)

1. Preheat the grill to high.

2. When the grill is very hot, generously season the steaks with salt and pepper on one side only.

3. Place the seasoned side of the steaks on the grill. Don’t move them for 3 minutes; then turn them 90 degrees. When the first side is done, about 8 minutes for medium-rare and 11 minutes for medium (depending on the thickness of the steaks and the heat of the grill), season the top of the steaks and flip them over. Cook the steaks 4 to 6 minutes on the second side to desired doneness. Remove from heat and serve.

You can see this entire article here.


August 4th, 2008

Summer Steakin

Oh, I love summer. This weekend we sat by the pool and my cabana boy served me my steak the way I like it — along with bacon for my baked potato.

We sat in the breezy early evening wishing this season could go on forever. It really makes me want to move to Miami.

The start of something beautiful

The start of something beautiful

Served with love

Served with love

We had planned on grilling our steaks on Friday night but first the neighbors on the right side came over for an impromptu swim. Then, the neighbors on the left side came through the gate. It was then a full-blown par-tay in the yard.

After the sun went down we ventured over to the first neighbors’ house to play their Wii. Don’t get me started on that obsession. It’s like crack.

It was 10:30 pm when we got home and put the kids to bed. So my hubby and I had popcorn for dinner.

Yummy.

So, we enjoyed our steak on Saturday night. An extra night of marinating did our steaks good. They were that much more tasty.

And the anticipation was almost more than we could stand. They were worth it though. And the service was impeccable. (Not to mention the view.)

If only I could make weekends like that last forever. Good food, fun neighbors and activities to make the kids fall into bed with exhaustion.

Summer really is the best season of them all.


August 1st, 2008

On the Menu Tonight

Jealous?

Don’t be. Grill some at your house too!

That’ll make for a happy weekend. Good Friday, everybody!!!!!!


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