Grilled Steak With Blue Cheese Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 3/4 pounds skirt steak
• 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
• Coarse salt
• 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Stir garlic, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and oil in a nonreactive dish; season with pepper. Place steak in dish, cutting to fit if necessary; coat both sides with marinade. Marinate, turning once, 15 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Cover potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan; add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Slice potatoes in half, and brush lightly with oil; season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat grill to high.
4. Grill steak, turning once, to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Set aside. Meanwhile, grill potatoes, turning once, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with cheese. Thinly slice steak against grain. Divide steak and potatoes among 4 plates. Serve, garnished with rosemary sprigs.

Classic Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Rinse the wings and pat dry.  In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients.  Add the chicken, seal the bag, and shake to coat evenly.  Place the wings on a a baking sheet and let stand at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
2. Prepare a hot fire in a grill.
3. Grill the wings in a single layer, turning and rotating, for 20 to 30 minutes.  There are done when the joints move easily and can be torn apart.  Serve hot.

Tricolored Peppercorn Rub Recipe

You will need a mortar and pestle to crack but not grind the toasted peppercorns.  Use it on steak, fish, or roasts.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Szechuan or white peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher or sea salt

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a small cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and toss, stirring frequently, until the spices become aromatic, around 2 minutes.
2. Scrap the mixture into a mortar and grind them with a pestle until crushed and still somewhat course.  Use right away.

Cajun Steak Rub Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fine kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small glass jar with a tight fitting lid.  Secure the lid and shake to blend.  This rub will keep the cupboard for several months.

This rub is great on steaks, hamburgers, pork tenderloin, chops, and even chicken breasts.  Spray or brush light olive or vegetable evenly on the surface or the food, the sprinkle it with the rub before grilling.

Makes about 1/4 cup.

Fireworks Rub Recipe

This spiciness and heat of this rub makes it a good seasoning for almost anything.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chill powder
• 1/4 cup ground cumin
• 1/4 cup ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (4 tablespoons if you like it hotter)
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large glass jar with a tight fitting lid.  Secure the lid and shake the blend.  This run will keep in the cupboard for several months.

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

This is a great dipping sauce for chicken wings or vegetable.  If you like a thinner consistency, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinegar.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sour cream
• 8 ounces good quality blue cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise 
• 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Onion salt, celery salt, and Worchestshire sauce to taste

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl, whisking to blend.  For the best results, cover and let the flavours develop in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving chilled.  The dressing will keep if covered for up to 2 weeks.

Blue Cheese Coleslaw Recipe

Ingredients

Slaw

• 2 pounds Napa cabbage, cored and shredded
• 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Dressing

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

• To make the slaw, toss the cabbage. blue cheese, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.  Set aside or keep covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• To make the dressing, right before serving whisk all the ingredient together in a small bowl.  Pour over the slaw and toss to coat evenly.  The slaw will wilt after it is tossed with the dressing, so serve immediately.