Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
INGREDIENTS:
Chipotle Mayo:
- 1 Cup Mayo
- 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Puree
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Pinch of Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tomato Sliced
Onions & Mushrooms:
- 1 Cup of Sliced Onion
- 1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
- 2 Tsp. Butter
- 1 Tsp, Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Minced Shallots
- 1 Sprig of Rosemary
- 2 Oz White Wine
- 1 Pinch Salt & Pepper
Sandwich:
- 2+ Pieces of Lettuce Per Sandwich
- French Rolls (1 Per Serving)
Rib Eye:
- 2 Lbs of Your Favorite Rib Eye Steak (Serves 4)
- Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- Chile Flakes to Taste
- Garlic (3-5 Cloves based on Preference)
- Shallots (1-3 Based on Preference)
- Herbs (Equal Parts Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) To Taste
DIRECTIONS:
Chipotle Mayo:
- Pour mayonnaise into medium mixing bowl
- Add puree and spices into the bowl
- Mix until all ingredients are integrated, then set aside
Onions + Mushrooms:
- Heat a skillet and add butter
- As butter melts, add onions, mushrooms, and the sprig of rosemary and sauté
- As the onions and mushrooms begin to sweat and change texture (about half-way done) add garlic and shallots and season. If you add the onion and garlic too early it will burn, so err on the side of caution
- Once you see some browning, add white wine to deglaze.
- Once wine is reduced, remove sprig of rosemary and it’s ready to serve.
Steak:
- Light your grill to ensure it is hot ahead of time
- Season your steak and place on grill
- Cook to your liking
- Let rest (5-10 mins)
- Slice, place on the rolls, add toppings, and serve!
Cheese, Charcuterie, & More
INGREDIENTS:
Cheese:
- Hard/Aged Like Cheddar or Parmesan
- Soft/ Buttery Like Brie or Camembert
- Bleu Like Roquefort Or Gorgonzola
- Alt Milk Like Goat or Sheep’s Cheese
Base:
- Baguette
- Toast
- Crackers
Cured Meats:
- Salami
- Prosciutto
Sweets & Spreads:
- Honey
- Jams
- Preserves
Fresh Fruit:
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
Dried Fruit:
- Dates
- Apricots
- Figs
- Raisins
Nuts:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Cashews
Pickles & Brined:
- Pickles
- Cornichons
- Olives
Mustard:
- Dijon
- Whole Grain
- Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
- Select a serving board (min 8 x6)
- Arrange your bases on one side
- Layout equal parts cheese and meats on the opposite side
- Arrange all remaining selections in the gaps of open space remaining
- Enjoy!
Quick & Easy Chicken, Mushroom, Goat cheese Alfredo Flatbread Pizza
INGREDIENTS:
Bread & Chicken:
- Half Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken
- 4-6 Oz Goat Cheese
- 2-4 Eight-Inch Flatbreads
Mushrooms:
- 1-2 Cups of Button Mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Herbs of Choice (Recommendation: Oregano, Basil)
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 Oz Butter
- 1 Tbsp Garlic
- 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Mushrooms:
- Slice mushrooms and place in pan
- Season with olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic, and herbs
- Sauté on medium heat for about 2-3 mins
- Remove from heat and set aside to let cool
Alfredo Sauce:
- Sauté butter and garlic till tender
- Add flour, allowing the flour to absorb butter and create a paste (pro-tip, this is called a roux)
- Once the flour is fully incorporated add cream, bring to a boil whisking frequently
- Once the boiling liquid has reduced a little (should be getting thick) add cheese and continue to whisk
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Best to fully allow to cool before spreading on flatbread.
Bread + Chicken:
- Warm chicken in microwave or oven and cover with foil
- Warm bread in the oven just before serving
Serving:
- Remove the bread from the oven
- Spoon on the sauce and spread evenly
- Add mushrooms followed by the chicken
- Enjoy!
Grilled Vegetable Crudité
INGREDIENTS:
Veggies:
- Carrots
- Asparagus
- Bell Peppers
- Brussel Sprouts
- Sweet Potato
- Corn
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Squash
- Eggplant
Cucumber Ranch:
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Tbsp Shallots
- 3/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Mayo
- Juice From 1 Lemon
- 1 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Dried Dill
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Garlic Hummus:
- 1 15oz. Can of Garbanzo Beans
- 1/4 Cup of Sesame Paste (Tahini)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Chopped Garlic
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Juice From 1/2 Lemon
- Pinch of Salt And Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Grilled Veggies:
- Rinse and dry veggies then place directly on the grill
- Cook evenly on all sides, remove from heat once grill marks are present on all sides
Cucumber Ranch (Optional):
- Peel and finely dice the cucumber
- Measure and prep the remaining ingredients
- Add all ingredients to larger mixing bowl
- Mix until all ingredients are integrated
Garlic Hummus (Optional):
- Add all ingredients to larger mixing bowl
- Mix until all ingredients are integrated
Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish
INGREDIENTS:
Corn:
- 2 Ears of Corn
- 1/4 Cup Diced Bell Peppers
- 2 Oz Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Diced Onion
- Zest and Juice From 1/2 A Lemon
- 1 Tsp Garlic
- 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Parsley
- 1 Tsp Mustard
Salmon:
- 2-4 Salmon Filets
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper
- Pinch Salt
DIRECTIONS:
Corn:
- Heat the grill
- Prep and measure additional ingredients
- Roast corn on grill till nice and blackened
- If you prefer your kernels with grill flavor, but no char, leave in the husk
- Set aside and let cool
- Dice onions and bell peppers
- Remove corn kernels from the cob
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, set aside
Salmon:
- Season salmon with the lemon pepper and salt
- Place filets on the hot grill (make sure grill is still at temp)
- Grill until the fish is cooked (light pink) and showing grill marks
- Plate and top with the corn relish
Linguine Scampi
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Tbsp Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Shallots
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 6 Oz. Butter
- Zest and Juice From 2 Lemon
- 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Cup Parsley
- 3/4 Cup White Wine
- Pinch Salt and Pepper
- 1 Pound Linguine Pasta
- 1 Pound Shrimp
DIRECTIONS:
- Cook linguine pasta in boiling water, drain, set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat
- Add garlic, shallots, pepper flakes and lemon zest
- Next add shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste
- Once the shrimp is cooked about half way, add the white wine and let wine reduce to 3/4 of the way.
- Add butter, lemon juice and parsley, mix well.
- Incorporate the pasta into the sauce and serve.
Thai Ginger Pork Salad
INGREDIENTS:
Ginger Pork Marinade:
- 4-6 Oz Thin Pork Chop
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 1 Lime Zest and Juice
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tsp Chile Flakes
Salad Components
- Romaine Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Shaved Carrots
- Red Cabbage
- Green Onion
- Radish
- Cilantro
- Crushed Peanuts
Sweet Chili Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Tamarind Paste
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 Cup Oil
DIRECTIONS:
Early-Prep:
- Add all marinade ingredients (except the pork) to a large bowl and mix
- Add the pork chops and cover with the liquid
- Cover pork chop and allow to marinate 2-4 hours (overnight for best results)
- Grill just prior to serving
Main Prep:
- Whisk all chili dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside, for best results mix in a blender
- Prep all and slice all of the salad components
- Combine salad components in large mixing bowl
- Chop pork slice pork chops into bite size strips or pieces
- Dress salad with chili dressing
- Add sliced pork and enjoy!