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How to make a great steak, INDOORS!

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Jul 262012
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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!!!

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Banana Boats

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Mar 292011
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The other day I was on the phone with my friend Beth. Her daughter took the phone away from her and was telling me about this wonderful treat that they had made. She said I just had to try it…she was right. OhMyStinkinHeck are these suckers ever good! These are better than passing GO while playing Monopoly with no exit signs.

These are the pictures that Stephanie took along with her version of the recipe:

banana boats

Banana Boats

1 bunch of Bananas
1 bag of mini marshmallows
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
Aluminum Foil

Leave the peel on the bananas. Cut a small slit in the center of them (Do not go all the way through the banana). Stuff them with the mini marshmallows. Next wrap the bananas in aluminum foil. Place them on a fire (or grill) for 2-5 minutes, depending on how hot the fire is. Take the bananas off the fire and gently take the peels off the bananas (the bananas will easily break). Drizzle the bananas with chocolate syrup and enjoy! Nanner Boats

Now, aren’t those fabulous? And so easy! I played around with mine a little. I also used caramel syrup and strawberry syrup. All are delicious! There are so many different ways that you could make these. You could stuff the bananas with flavored marshmallows, little pieces of chocolate or caramel candies…the possibilities are just endless.

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Cooking with George

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Sep 072010
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I absolutely LOVE my George Foreman Healthy Cooking Evolve Grill! I have come to rely on this one appliance more than all others lately. I had one of the first George Foreman grills that came out years ago and while I liked it, I wouldn’t use it much. It was too small to use for my size family and it was a pain to clean. The new grills, WOW. The plates are removable for easy cleaning, the cooking surface is perfect for my family and it cuts cooking times in half saving me TONS of  time and with all of the different plates available it is so versatile. You can even throw the plates in the dishwasher! Yep, this is my kind of grill.

George Foreman Healthy Evolve Grill

Now with temperature controls and timers, you can’t go wrong!

With a large variety of meal options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack times in between, the George Foreman Evolve™ Grill paves a time-saving and healthy path to eating right without sacrificing good taste. What makes this grill different is the option to add plates and customize the grill based on individual preferences. Now it’s easier than ever to create healthy, delicious meals with one versatile appliance.

  • Cross-hatch grill plates (2) – Perfect for grilling chicken breasts, fresh fish and more.
  • Mini-Burger plate – Serve up low-fat turkey sliders in minutes.
  • Griddle plate – Cook up breakfast, lunch or dinner without adding extra oil or butter for healthier meals.
  • Cupcake/muffin plate – Whipping up six muffins or cupcakes is a snap with this easy-to-use plate.
  • Panini plates (2) – No need to butter bread when making panini in the George Foreman Evolve™ Grill.
  • Deep-dish baking plate – From lasagna to veggie-packed casseroles, the deep-dish bake pan provides another versatile usage for the George Foreman Evolve™ Grill.
  • Omelet plates (2) – Flipping omelets used to require lots of butter or oil to prevent sticking, however, with the George Tough™ nonstick coating, making omelets is simpler and healthier than ever.
  • Waffle plate –The waffle plates makes preparing golden, delicious waffles on the grill easy and convenient.

Key Product Features:

  • George Tough™ nonstick coating for oil-free cooking
  • Patented slope for fat to drip away
  • Drip tray that is dishwasher safe for collecting grease drippings
  • 84 square-inch cooking surface
  • Precise Digital Time and Temperature Control
  • Removable dishwasher-safe plates

This would make the perfect kitchen appliance for ANY family or as a gift. I can’t convey enough what an improvement this is over the inside grills of the past. Once you try one of the new George Foreman Healthy Cooking Evolve Grills you will wonder how you ever survived without one.

“This post was written for Family Review Network & George Foreman Healthy Cooking who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review”

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Let’s Grill

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Jul 142010
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One of my families favorite meals is homemade hamburgers. I concocted a recipe several months back and it has turned into one of the most requested meals that I make.

Before I tell you any more about the burgers, let me explain something. There are no measurements. It is just a mixture, meant to be adjusted to your liking. Now, let’s get ready to grill…

making burgers 1

You will need some ground beef. I use ground chuck but you can use whatever you choose. Also, grab some Worchestershire sauce, Country Bobs All-Purpose Sauce, and Steak Seasoning.

making burgers 2

Simply add as much or as little of all the ingredients as you want. My guess would be that for 2 pounds of ground beef I use 2-3 Tablespoons of steak Seasoning and a 1/4 cup of Worchestershire sauce and 1/2 cup of Country Bobs sauce.

making burgers 3

Once you have added the amount that suits your fancy just mix it all togehter .

making burgers 4

Make out your patties and have your grill heating up.

making burgers 5

Then, all that is left to do is to grab your favorite topping and eat.

making burgers 6

One of my favorite toppings happens to be Borden Bacon Cheddar Sliced cheese. They also have Pepperjack and Hickory Smoked Swiss. Then I add a little more Country Bobs sauce and some sauteed mushrooms. Talk about a divine burger…Mmmm!!

There you have it…one of my most requested recipes. Once people have tasted my burgers I always get comments about how moist they are. How great they taste and everyone always wants to know what I put in them.

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