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It never fails that when you have a grand scheme plan, something will always happen. Recently I had planned a steak dinner for my family and had invited a friend that is very dear to us. She had been talking of wanting a steak for a few weeks and I wanted to surprise her with the dinner she had been craving. Well wouldn’t you know it, the grill tore up! What to do??? Ohhh, I know…I will cook them indoors. See I have several friends who are Chefs…and when we all get together food is the main topic. How to cook a great steak is always a HUGE debate. Some like them grilled, some like them seared. So, today we are going to sear…because we certainly can’t grill. Please don’t tell, but I like them both ways…I mean heck, it’s STEAK! I just don’t think you can go very wrong as long as you know what you are doing either way you decide to cook them.

Oil your steak

First off, you need to prepare your meat. Start by brushing both side of the steak with a good Olive Oil.

indoor steak

Then you want to season both sides with some salt, pepper and seasonings. I say use whatever you like. My personal favorite is Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning. It had a great flavor and all the spices that I like on a steak.

how to cook steak indoors

Now, here is where it gets interesting. You are going to want to use a cast iron skillet that is very hot. I always turn my stove eye on high and let the pan pre-heat for a few minutes. Be warned…It’s going to get smokey!! But gonna be WELL worth it!

How to cook steak indoors

Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes each. Once both sides are browned you will Place a pat of butter on each steak, remove the pan from the stove eye and place it in the oven on 400 degrees. How long you leave the steaks in the oven will depend on how well done you like yours and how thick the steaks are. I usually go for around 10 minutes and have a nice medium well steak.

how to cook steak indoors

Ohhh Heavens to Betsy!!!

Yummy!!!

 

Devils Food Fast Break Cake

I have been thinking about this cake for quite some time. I pondered it, played around with it in my head, pondered it some more and then I finally made it. It was one of those that I THOUGHT would be fabulous but you just never know till you make it. Well…OHHHH MyStinkingHeck!!! It is Fabulous good!!Everyone here absolutely loved it and I hope you will too!! It is super easy to make and your family will ohhh and ahhh and praise you till the cows come home.

devils food cake

I simply made a devil’s food cake according to the package directions. Once it was baked I simply poked holes all over the top.

devils food cake with caramel sauce

Once you have all the holes poked pour a jar of caramel sauce all over and allow it to sink into the cake.

marshmallow topping

Top with a layer of miniature marshmallows.

toasted marshmallow topping

Return to the oven and allow the marshmallows to melt and lightly toast.

Reese's Fast Break candy bar chopped

sprinkle with Fast Break bar

Chop up 2 king size Reese’s Fast Break bars and sprinkle all over the top.

Devils Food Fast Break Cake piece

Enjoy!!

 

 

Disclaimer: Reese’s has no idea who I am and has no idea I used their candy bar for this cake. It’s just really, really good and happens to be one of our favorites!

 

 

Baked Corn

I love corn. Especially fresh corn on the cob. It just screams summer!!

Normally we grill it…because boiling it just doesn’t do it justice.

But now our grill is torn up.

Ugggggggggg!!!!

So, I have learned the next best thing to grilled corn is baked corn.

It’s so easy…and makes your house smell like grilled corn.

Yummy!!

All you have to do is grab a few ears of fresh corn.

fresh corn

Lay them directly on your oven rack.

Seriously. You don’t shuck them or anything.

corn in oven

Hey now! Don’t look at my dirty oven! We are talking corn here.

And don’t go gettin any ideas about sharing how dirty my oven is like you would the results of paternity tests, or some good gossip. It can’t help it…it is always in use. It even groans at times it is so over-worked. But I love my oven anyway, even if it just can’t seem to keep itself clean and presentable.

baked corn

Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

I simply peel back the husks and the silk will fall right off. I then use the folded back husk as a handle.

Baked Corn

Butter, Salt and Pepper

Enjoy!!

Baked Corn

3 ears fresh corn

Butter

Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Place ears of corn on oven rack. Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste. If you want to kick it up a notch…sprinkle with some cajun seasoning. Or some Parmesan cheese.  Or seasoning salt. All of these will give you a variation and the options become limitless in the different spices you could use!

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It is a dip kinda weekend. Some people are celebrating that big football game…us, we are celebrating company. Several folks will be dropping in today for a visit and that certain football game won’t even be on here. We aren’t a big sports family, we are more of a nerd family.But while we may not be sports fans, we will take any opportunity to partake in some good food!

 Chicken Cabbage Bruschetta

This recipe is a HUGE favorite at our house. It is requested often and is super easy to make.

Chicken cabbage dip ingredients

Gather up your ingredients.

chicken in slow cooker

Place chicken in slow cooker with salt and pepper to taste, drizzled with a little olive oil. Cook on high for 2 hours.

shredded chicken

Once the chicken has cooked through remove and shred it, then add back into the slow cooker.

Here is a cool tip: Place your chicken in your stand mixer with the cookie paddle attached.  Turn it onto speed 4-6 and in just 20 seconds you’ll have perfect, restaurant style shredded chicken. Make sure the chicken is warm/hot before you shred it.

saute cabbage and onion

Saute the cabbage and onions on stove top in a large frying pan until softened then place in crockpot with the chicken.

Franks RedHot Sauce

Add the Frank’s RedHot Sauce, Ketchup and bullion cubes.

Chicken cabbage dip

Mix well and cook on low for about an hour.

Chicken Cabbage dip bruschetta

Serve warm with corn chips or tortilla chips. Just depends on your taste. OR, you can toast some French bread and pile it on top for an extra special appetizer and it becomes Chicken Cabbage Bruschetta!

 

Chicken Cabbage Dip

6 Chicken Breasts or large pack of Chicken Tenderloins

1/2 head of a large cabbage (shredded)

2-3 large onions (diced)

3 bullion cubbes

1 small bottle of ketchup

3 teaspoons Frank’s RedHot Sauce

Place chicken in slow cooker with salt and pepper to taste, drizzled with a little olive oil. Cook on high for 2 hours. Once the chicken has cooked through remove and shred it, then add back into the slow cooker. Saute the cabbage and onions on stove top in a large frying pan until softened then place in crockpot with the chicken. Add the Frank’s RedHot Sauce, Ketchup and bullion cubes. Mix well and cook on low for about an hour. Serve warm with corn chips.

Franks RedHot Logo

Why do we use Frank’s RedHot Sauce? Because it is just that good. It has become a favorite here at The Post-It Place. Tate has it almost everyday for lunch. Here is his favorite combination:

Franks and Ramen

Frank’s® RedHot® Cayenne Pepper Sauce, the secret ingredient used in the original Buffalo wing recipe since 1964, has a distinctive profile that is responsible for America’s obsession with Buffalo flavor. Since then, flavor fans have discovered that there are many other ways to enjoy the great taste of Frank’s RedHot.

In addition to numerous recipes that include this “must-have” ingredient, flavor fans who fell in love with Frank’s RedHot Original can now choose from other great flavor varieties. New Sweet Chili Sauce is great for those seeking a sweet ‘n spicy alternative and THICK sauce has the same great flavor as Original, but is thicker for better pouring and spreading. So try Frank’s RedHot on all your game day favorites like subs, pizza, nachos, chili, chips and more.

Whether you are looking for tangy, spicy, or simply the taste of Original, gather your friends into your home for a game day celebration with appetizing recipes that are sure to lure even the most serious fans from the big screen to the buffet table. Try the ever-popular Buffalo Chicken Dip that delivers traditional buffalo wing flavor without the mess or these other quick & easy crowd pleasing recipes below, and visit www.franksredhot.com for more great recipes.

 

“Frank’s RedHot provided me with a sample and some of the information included in this post. All opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced be receipt of sample or information. We have always loved Frank’s and will continue to do so!”

 

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