With a personal goal to try new things and push the limits of my cooking, I found a fun inspiration. It seems that Ancient Fire Wines and I have something in common; neither one of us are big pasta eaters. Now that’s not to say we don’t like pasta; we just couldn’t eat it every day. Ancient Fire Wines wrote a blog called Light & Easy Pasta Bake, and it looked wonderful. Now, I didn’t have all the ingredients in the house to make Jason’s pasta dish so I started scheming my own. It is such a fun thing to be able to take a risk and try something new, especially with cooking. You know the flavors you like and usually have a general idea of what tastes good together. That’s when the magic happens: trying combinations you have never tried before and coming up with something tremendous.

Now, just like Jason’s, my wife loves, loves, loves pasta! It’s very funny to read his blog and find these commonalities. It’s also fun to note that every once in awhile we like to make our wives happy and cook a little pasta. This dish is, according to my personal critic (my wife), one of the best pasta dishes I have made to date. Her exact words were, “You can make this any time!” And you  know, when momma is happy, we’re all happy. It’s a simple dish I threw together with random ingredients, and then we devoured. I am learning a great lesson in cooking. You have to take the things that are not your favorite ingredients (in this case, pasta) and find a way to make them their own. I am not a fan of red tomato-based sauces (I prefer cream white sauces). Also, I am a carnivore by heart, so almost any dish that is loaded with meat, I can take it a long way. When you try this dish be prepared for an amazing delight.

Italian Sausage & Linguini

Serves 2

Ingredients

1/4 Box Pasta, uncooked

1 Small Onion, chopped

2 Tablespoons Butter

2 Italian Sausage Links, casing removed

1 Cup Button Mushrooms, sliced

1/4 Cup Olives, chopped

1 1/2 Teaspoons Italian Dressing Seasoning Blend (I used Good Seasons brand)

1 Cup Half & Half

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1 Green Onion, diced

3 Slices Tomato, diced

Directions

1. Cook linguini to directions on the box.
2. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until lightly opaque on medium-high heat.
3. Crumble sausage and cook until no longer pink (about 5 to 7 minutes).
4. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 more minute.
5. Stir in olives, Italian dressing mix, and half & half.
6. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
7. Add tomatoes and mix in right before serving (you don’t want to cook them, just warm them up)
8. Serve and garnish with green onions and Parmesan.
9. Enjoy!

 

 

 

When I first started this food blog, I had already been cooking by a means that  my wife and I called “tempting fate.” We, jokingly, called it that because of the craziness of some things I’d sometimes throw in dishes or the ideas I’d sometimes come up with. When I decided to take on the challenge of cooking a meal once a week of something I had not cooked before, I knew what I had to call it. Hence, the new section on the blog called Tempting Fate. This is my first post in a series that will feature unique dishes from styles cooking that I have not done in the past. These dishes will be everything from vegan to Hungarian. Whatever recipes I can come up with within a given style.

Inspired by Cook Train Eat Race my first post is a vegetarian dish. Jason told me that a simple way to tip-toe into the vegetarian world is with what he called Soyrizo. What is Soyrizo? Well, it’s soy protein mixed with spices that comes out looking and, to our surprise, tasting like chorizo. Chorizo is a Mexican style sausage found in a lot of breakfast dishes. I wanted to do a dinner using Soyrizo as an ingredient, and my wife suggested Jambalaya. We thought it would be a good idea and a great way to mix some complex flavors and still keep it vegetarian. At our local store, I found a brand of Soyrizo from a company called Freida’s, whose biggest claim is 100% vegetarian. So with the Soyrizo in hand, I took my first dive into a vegetarian dish I hope you enjoy.

Soyrizo Jambalaya

Serves 2+

Ingredients

1 pkg Frieda’s Soyrizo Meatless Chorizo

1/2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

¼ Cup Chopped Onion

2 Tablespoons Garlic, minced

½ Cup Tomato, diced

3 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce

4 Dashes Hot Sauce (adjust for desired heat)

1 Cup rice

1 Tablespoon Thyme

2 Tablespoons Paprika

2 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth

Pepper

Directions

1. Combine the Soyrizo, cajun seasoning, and paprika; mix it well and set it aside (remove the casing from the Soyrizo).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and onions, and cook until onions or beginning to turn opaque.
3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, hot sauce, Worcestershire, thyme, rice, and broth.
4. Cook everything until the rice absorbs most of the liquid (approximately 15 minutes).
5. Once rice is cooked, add Soyrizo and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Season with pepper to taste (avoid adding salt since the Cajun seasonings come with lots of salt already in them and you can quickly over salt this dish).
7. Enjoy!

 

Tempting Fate Thoughts:

The dish was great! We enjoyed the flavor of the Soyrizo. My wife and I both would have wanted more meat-like things in the dish. Not knowing vegetarian cooking well, I would need suggestions for next time that we could have a Polish sausage-style ingredient and something to replace the chicken. It was really easy to make and completely fulfilling. I am glad we gave it a go.

Camping season is here woohoo! Are you ready? It doesn’t matter if your tent camping or RV camping make sure you have all your essentials. It’s time to break out your favorite camping recipes and dish up some good ole’ camp food. If your tent camping make sure you bring lots of ice. Depending on your style of camp food, below is a camping list of grocery essentials you will need to start your year off right. My family and I used to tent camp when we were younger. We did 4H and many trail rides. Now that we are older we RV camp. Its my favorite style give me the air-condition and the heat. I did enough tent camping in the Marines Corps. From years of camping we have put together a pretty extensive camping list for our adventures. I hope this help you on your way…

Food Condiments
·        Salt and Pepper
·        Spices – Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Chili Powder,  Cumin, Paprika
·        Herbs – Basil, Thyme, Rosemary,
·        Butter
·        Ketchup
·        Mustard
·        Mayo
·        Salsa
·        Pickles
·        Relish
·        Squeeze butter

Beverages and Drinks
·        Adult beverages – Beer, Wine, Vodka, Rum, Wine Coolers
·        Bottled Water
·        Soda/pop
·        Juice
·        Coffee/Tea
·        Cocoa
·        Cider
·        Milk
·        Lemonade
·        Gator-aid/electrolytes
·        Kool-aid
·        Hot Chocolate

Food Basics
·        Flour
·        Sugar
·        Eggs
·        Butter
·        Cornmeal
·        Cooking oil
·        Potatoes

Sandwich Items
·        Bread
·        Peanut Butter
·        Jelly
·        Tuna
·        Lettuce
·        Cheese
·        Tomatoes
·        Deli meat – Turkey, ham, Roast beef,

Snack Foods
·        Granola Bars
·        Fresh Fruit – apples, bananas, oranges, Lemons
·        Raisins
·        Energy Bars
·        Cookies
·        Pop Tarts
·        Pretzels
·        Beef Jerky

Other Food Items
·        Syrup
·        Coffee Creamer
·        Cold cereal
·        Marshmallows
·        Hot Dog & Hamburger buns
·        Potato chips
·        Corn on the cob
·        Pancake mix
·        Instant Oatmeal
·        Soup (mix or cans)
·        Frozen hashbrowns
·        Onions
·        Cheeses – Parmesan, Shredded, Sliced

Meats
·        Sausage
·        Ham
·        Hamburger meat
·        Hot Dogs
·        Steak
·        Pork Chops
·        Chicken
·        Bacon

Other Items·
·        Syrup
·        Coffee Creamer
·        Cold cereal
·        Marshmallows
·        Hot Dog & Hamburger buns
·        Potato chips
·        Corn on the cob
·        Pancake mix
·        Instant Oatmeal
·        Soup (mix or cans)
·        Frozen hashbrowns
·        Onions
·        Cheeses – Parmesan, Shredded, Sliced

There is plenty more you can add to this camping list but this will give you a good start on the season. Camping Recipes will be abundant and you can make almost anything you with these essential items. Have fun Camping!

Here are some recipes to get you going

http://www.themanlyhousewife.com/seafood-boil-berrybrownie-parfait/

http://www.themanlyhousewife.com/chicken-fajita-salad/

http://www.themanlyhousewife.com/bacon-wrapped-egg-cups/

http://www.themanlyhousewife.com/true-tacos-what-a-recipe/

http://www.themanlyhousewife.com/taco-style-sloppy-joes/

Life is a funny thing. We find ourselves doing mundane things day in day out, same ole routine. Ever notice how you leave the house at the same time every day or go to bed at the same time. You feed the dogs or cats at the same time, and they come to know this routine and will let you know if you’re so much as one minute late. But all the clichés are true; you really should stop and smell the roses. Change it up a bit and do something different. Simple changes can make for a great recipe of life. If your spouse does all the cooking, surprise him or her with a personalized, home-cooked meal from you. If you’re new to cooking, check out StartCooking.com This site instructs you, step by step, through the cooking process. If you travel the same way to work every day, go a different route. Better yet, take the alternate road on the way home so you’re not late for work. When we fall into a set routine, we tend to forget that life is meant to be enjoyed and lived. Start today and give life a twist. Do something spontaneous and unexpected. Treat yourself to something new. Remember, life is not about a job, a career, or what bills you need to pay. Life is about the stories you get to tell later.

Philly Taco with Salsa Twist

(Taste like a Philly cheese steak with salsa in a tortilla)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Package Carne Picada 1 to 2 pounds (Carne Picada is a shredded beef you can find in the meat section)
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
1/2 Orange Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1/2 Red Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1 Onion Cut into Strips
Soft Flour Tortillas
1 Cup Shredded Cheese (Fiesta Style)
Salsa

Directions:

1. Mix Taco Seasoning and Carne Picada
2. In a 10 inch skillet add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook Carne Picada. It cooks just like ground beef.
3. While Carne Picada is browning dice peppers and onions and add to separate skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil and cook until onions become transparent about 10 minutes
4. Warm tortillas in microwave or in a pan
5. Take one tortilla add a couple spoonfuls of Carne Picada.
6. Cover with pepper onion mixture, cheese, salsa to taste and enjoy
7. Enjoy

12477 Timberland Boulevard

Keller, Texas 76244

817-337-6999

Its been awhile since I did an Out ‘n About segment here on the Manly Housewife. Let me start this one and sum up our experience in one word, WOW! We went to a local Italian eatery in Keller, Texas, that we had heard good things about. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint. From the atmosphere to the food, this is truly a marvelous dining experience. With a slight wait, we chose to sit at the bar top, and I’m glad we did. There we met our bartender/server for the evening; he introduced himself as Justin. He politely walked us through the menu and wine selections, explaining the different courses and the different wines. Immediately, we all felt like we had made a friend. Through what seemed his expertise in wine, we selected a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and some calamari, and our night began. Through the conversation we learned that Justin and his wife, Cynthia, own the restaurant and that they had a great, heartwarming story to tell. The details of the heartwarming story are theirs to tell, but you can read about the restaurant life here. Cynthia came by and joined in the conversation but quickly went back to greeting guests and ensuring proper service throughout the restaurant.

Some of the great things we loved out this restaurant:

• The Atmosphere – Elegant, yet not uninviting, warm and comfortable
• The Prices – Not over the top (unless you have as many bottle of wine as we had); most meals range from $10 to $16 and no wine bottle is over $20
• The Food – Wonderfully prepared and the flavors blend well together
• The Wines – Each wine handpicked by Justin himself, and, let me tell you, these were some of the best selections we have come across
• The Owners- Dedicated to their craft, Justin and Cynthia put their heart and soul into their restaurant. You can taste it with each bite, feel it with each drink, and see it when you walk through the door.

The pictures on the rest of this post were taken from cellphone if the quality does not due the justice.

We started the dinner with wine. There of us chose Oliva’s house salad with their house vinaigrette, except my wife, who chose the Caesar. Although not disappointed with her choice of a Caesar salad after tasting the vinaigrette wished she had ordered that (she ate a lot of mine).

The Main Courses

My Sister-in-law had the Manicotti ricotta and herbs rolled in pasta topped with marinara & mozzarella. The flavors were wonderful, the seasonings blended well with the sauce, and the taste was not overpowering.

My brother enjoyed Rib Eye Steak 12 oz,  rosemary-mushroom and onion butter,  fresh vegetables (the Manly Housewife pick of the menu). The flavors and tenderness of this steak was divine.  My brother and I had serious reservations about ordering a steak in an Italian restaurant but, let me tell you, it was well worth it.

My wife had Chicken Marsala: mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce. These succulent chicken breasts were smothered in a rich Marsala sauce and the mushrooms had its own distinctive complex aroma that tantalized the tastebuds.

I enjoyed the Veal Genovez: portobello mushrooms, with creamy cognac  sauce. What a flavorful dish! You could not ask for more flavor with each bite, a perfect combination on a bed of pasta.

After several (and a few) bottles of wine, we decide we were going all in on the desserts. With four of us at the bar top and five desserts, we each decided get something different, so as to try as many as we could. Typically, most people do not save room for dessert when they eat out; however, here I would not suggest that. Just jump right in and eat as much as you can.

The Desserts

Tiramisu

Cannoli

Creme Brulee

Cyn-sational Chocolate Custard

Oliva’s has become a staple in our family. Their top notch flavors and attention to detail are second to none. They get the Manly Housewife stamp of approval. Go see them and tell them The Manly Housewife sent ya.

 

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I have always enjoyed cooking; however, other than for my parents and occasional family, I never really cooked for someone regularly until after I got married. I had tons of ideas in my head that I wanted to create and try. Each one a twist of  ideas and flavor blends that could tempt many palates. The problem I have had to overcome is that I have forgotten more ideas than I have created. I can watch a show and see something that  sounds and looks delicious and I think, man, that would be fun to make. I can mentally see the dish and run through ingredients in my head, planning on a wonderful dinner. Then life happens. You know what I mean. We would have to run to the store to get something for the dogs, mow the grass, or buy my wife another set of scrubs. If we were going shopping, then we have to hit all the stores (cause you can’t hit just one). Then we hit the home-improvement store, looking for more things to bring into our home. We then eat lunch out, whatever sounded tempting. We can do all these activities and a lot of times finish our day out at the grocery store. By this time, all the thoughts I have about making dinner are long gone. I’m so tired I have forgotten what show I was watching that inspired the dinner idea I HAD in my head. Heck, sometimes I forgot I even watched a particular show. We  inevitably do our typical, standard grocery shopping for the essentials. Now, all these ingredients can make some pretty fun meals, but the original meal that I had been inspired to make is long gone.

It became frustrating at times and, although I could pull of some pretty cool dinners, there are more I would have loved to try. So how did I fix it? Simple. I write it down. That’s it. Its just as soon as a thought about dinner occurs, I write it down. Why does this work? It makes me actually take an action. See, if I don’t right it down my mind thinks it not very important there for files it in the ever famous file 13. However when I write down what I want then the mind kicks it up a notch and says hey I should remember this. I put the paper in my pocket; then, when I hit the grocery store later, it’s right there what I wanted it. Pretty cool, huh?

This works in life as well as in the kitchen. Think about it. You have things you want to get done at work. . . write it down. You have lots of projects to complete around the house or in the office. . . write them all down, and cross them off as you complete them. Make it a game to write down everything you want; then cross it off as you complete each one. You can do the small things and the big things. Want a better job, a new car, to pass a test, or get to sleep by 8 o’clock? Whatever it is, make a habit of writing it down. You will be amazed how easy it is to accomplish things once you adopt this method.

Carne Picada with Strawberry Mango Salsa

Serves 2

 

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Carne Picada (Which means ground beef but looks like stringy strips of beef)

2 10″ Flour Tortillas

3 Tablespoons Caribbean Jerk Seasoning

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

 

Ingredients For Salsa

1 Cup Water

1/4 Cup Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

1/4 Cup Mango

1/4 Cup Strawberries

1/4 Cup  Onions

1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano

 

Directions

1. Heat saucepan and a skillet to medium-high heat.
2. In the saucepan, add water, sugar, and vanilla and bring to a boil; then simmer for 5 minutes, making a simple syrup.
3. Dice mango, strawberry, and onion, place in a small bowl, sprinkle on oregano and mix well.
4. Cover salsa with simple syrup; stir well and refrigerate  for 20 minutes to an hour (the longer it sits the better the flavor).
5. Mix Carne Picada with jerk seasoning.
6. Add olive oil to skillet; once oils begins to smoke, add seasoned Carne Picada.
7. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until meat is cooked through.
8. Warm Tortillas (we usually place them 30 seconds in the microwave).
9. On each tortilla, scoop the cooked Carne Picada; top with salsa, roll, and serve.
10. Enjoy!

 

 

Foodbuzz selected me to do 4 tastemaker posts along side the Texas Beef Council. I thought this presented a wonderful opportunity and was fitting, due to my recipes being mainly, well, meat. Texas Beef Council provided a stipend of $250 to create these 4 unique recipes and I hope you enjoy this one.

The Manly Housewife Sloppy Joes

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic minced

hamburger buns, split

1/2 Cup Water

Toppings (Sour-cram, Guacamole, Tomatoes, Onions, lettuce, Cheese, Salsa)

The Manly Housewife Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin

1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

½ Teaspoon Paprika

½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

½ Teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and drain.

2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

3. Serve about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each bun.

4. Top with all the ingredients

5. Enjoy!

Foodbuzz selected me to do 4 tastemaker posts along side the Texas Beef Council. I thought this presented a wonderful opportunity and was fitting, due to my recipes being mainly, well,  meat. Texas Beef Council provided a stipend of $250 to create these 4 unique recipes and I hope you enjoy this one.

 

Manly Tacos

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Beef

1/2 Tomato Chopped

1/2 Onion Chopped

Lettuce & Accompaniments (Sour-cream, Guacamole & Salsa)

1/2 Cup Water

 

The Manly Housewife Taco Seasoning Ingredients (Per 1 Pound Ground Beef)

Ingredients

½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin

1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

½ Teaspoon Paprika

½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

½ Teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

Salt & Pepper, to taste

 

Directions

1. Heat skillet to medium high heat
2. Add meat and cook until brown (about 10 minutes)
3. Mix all The Manly Housewife Taco seasoning together
4. Once meat is cooked Drain grease and add seasoning and water and simmer for 10 minutes
5. Warm some hard or soft taco shells
6. Top with all the ingredients
7. Enjoy!

About 7 or 8 months ago, our group was sitting around talking about vacations we would like to go on and places we would like to see. This couple mentioned that they had talked to his mom and brother about going to spring training for the Texas Rangers in New Mexico. See, these guys are huge Rangers fans; I mean his brother can tell you just about everything you want to know about the Rangers (…and maybe even some stuff you don’t want to know). So why do I tell you this story? I don’t think they understood at the time but they were solidifying a goal of theirs. They had talked about this goal with his family, and there it may have been more like a wish or a desire, something they wanted to do but hadn’t really yet formulated a plan. But now, they had brought it out into the open with the group, which meant they were turning this wish into a GOAL. I am pretty sure that shortly after that night they went to work setting money aside and developing a financial plan to make this goal possible. This is the key to goals: deciding what you want and making a plan to achieve it. Just telling someone or yourself that you want to achieve something isn’t enough to achieve it. That’s like cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time and with no recipe for the turkey. It’s a great thought, but without temperatures and times you will not get the desired result. You might get lucky and have a halfway decent turkey, but you have a stronger chance of making people sick. By telling the group, this was their plan to do later this year and going home to figure out how they could accomplish it set in motion gears of the world. Their minds became more focused on achieving the goal, and they could begin to see themselves enjoy the fruits of their labors. What’s the result? I received a text from them earlier this week with a this picture that said “View we’re having with lunch today.”

 

They did it. They thought about what they wanted. They formulated a plan and the steps to achieve it. Now they are enjoying it. Goals can really be that simple…

Spinach Chicken & Cheese

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 tablespoon Flour

1 Cup Milk

1/2 (10-oz) Package of Frozen Spinach

1/8 each (a few strips) Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers

1/2 Cup Grated Cheese

1 Tablespoon Butter

1/4 Cup Chopped Onions

1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

1 Egg

1/2 cup Flour

1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

 

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees (175 degree c).
2. Pound chicken breasts flat until they evenly 3/4″ thick.
3. Fill 3 separate shallow dishes: 1 flour, 1 beaten egg, and 1 bread crumbs.
4. Add garlic salt to flour and mix thoroughly.
5. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then egg, and finally in the Panko breadcrumbs.
6. Add oil to skillet and heat to medium-high; once pan is to temp, gently place in chicken breasts (watch for splattering).
7. Cook 3 mins both sides.
8. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan saute onions and peppers in butter until onion begin to turn opaque.
9. Rinse and completely drain spinach and add to onion mixture; cook until spinach is warmed through.
10. Add milk and flour; bring to a boil, then and cheese and cook until cheese is thoroughly melted.
11. Place chicken in an oven-safe dish and cover with spinach mixture.
12. Bake for 20 minutes; remove from oven and serve.
13. Enjoy!

Well, hello, everyone! I am getting back in the swing of things. What caused me pop to back in and post more? Foodbuzz, of course! They selected me to do 4 tastemaker posts along side the Texas Beef Council. I thought this presented a wonderful opportunity and was fitting, due to my recipes being mainly, well,  meat. Texas Beef Council provided a stipend of $250 to create these 4 unique recipes and I hope you enjoy this one. Texas Beef Council also provided a nutritional sheet I thought I would pass onto you with the list of 29 Cuts of beef we could use for this project.

 

I have been recently reading more and more books trying to discover who I am and where I am going. Each new book brings new insight  into what life could be or is about. It is continuing to be a fun adventure. I had the recent pleasure of sharing some of the books I have been reading with some family members. One cousin really enjoyed my first recommendation, so I thought I would share it with you. The first book is titled Tuesdays with Morrie. I first heard about this book through one of the many MP3s I listen to in my car (Thanks, Babe, for the MP3 player). It is a true story of a man who is dying and wants to share his insight into death, love, and everything to do with life. The book is happy and it’s also sad. It will make you laugh, and it will make you cry (well, I cried). The story had such an impact on my own life that I had to tell people about it. To my surprise, about every third person I spoke to had heard of or read the book. I was a little frustrated to know that books like this were out there but no one had shared this book with me before.  So I am spreading the word. Go get this book. I bought it at Half Price bookstore for around $3.50. That’s less than the cost of a drink at the bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Sirloin with Steak Topper

Serves 2

Ingredients

2  10-oz Top Sirloin Steaks

1 Roma Tomato

3 Garlic Cloves

1/4 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled

1 Teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper to Taste

 

Directions

Two hours before dinner prepare steak topper.

Steak Topper

1. Dice tomatoes.
2. Finely chop garlic (I use a mini food processor for this).
3. Crumble Feta.
4. Add these ingredients to mixing bowl.
5. Sprinkle basil and olive oil over the mixture.
6. Salt and pepper to taste and place in fridge until ready to serve.

Steak

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper on steaks, lightly cover and set aside.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (the temperature is right when you can hold your hand for no longer that 2 seconds 2 inches of the grates).
3. Add steaks to the grill and grill 7 minutes each side (3/4-  to 1-inch steaks) for medium rare.
4. Place steaks on plates allowing them to rest a few minutes so juices will redistribute throughout the meat.
5. Top with steak topper.
6. Enjoy!