Steak Enthusiast

From Cheryl of North Carolina
Orange Ancho Chile Sauce
Makes 6 Servings

2 C. Orange Juice
1 C. Orange Sections, chopped; white membrane
   removed (about 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
2 T. Butter
2 T. Chopped Shallots (about 1 – 2 shallots)
1 T. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder
1 tsp. Grated Orange Zest
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Kosher Salt (or other coarse salt)

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium
heat and add shallots; sauté shallots until softened.
Whisk cornstarch into the orange juice, then pour into
the saucepan with the butter and onions.  Simmer,
stirring occasionally for 5 minutes (mixture will begin
to thicken).  Add the remaining ingredients to pan,
stir to combine well.  Continue to cook and stir over
medium heat for 10 minutes.  Mixture will be thickened
and syrup-y.  Serve warm with grilled steaks.

From Michael in New Mexico
Cranberry Teriyaki Steak Sauce
Makes about 1 Cup

2/3 C. Diced White Onion
½ C. White Wine
½ C. Brown Sugar
½ C. Chopped Dried Cranberries
¼ C. Teriyaki Sauce
¼ C. Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper

In a medium saucepan, stir together all ingredients
except cranberries, and heat over medium-high
heat.  Stir occasionally until mixture begins to
boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cranberries; cook and stir over low heat for
15 minutes.  Remove from heat and keep warm
until ready to serve.

Appetizers Make Any Occasion Festive!

Even Saturday night dinner at home can be special when you
take time to prepare something special, like an appetizer or
fancy dessert.  Seafood appetizers are a good foil with steak,
and you can find both at Kansas City Steak Company.

Our jumbo shrimp are just that – jumbo in size and flavor –
and they’d be perfect for the recipe we’ve posted for
you today.  Dates for holiday parties will soon fill everyone’s
calendar, from neighborhood get-togethers to office potlucks.
If you stock up now on our jumbo shrimp, you’ll have it on hand
for the busy holiday season ahead.  Click here to see our jumbo shrimp:
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