Only one more day to the weekend, for me that means absolutely nothing as I have been off work for some time, but I do realize to the rest of the world it is something we all count down to. I was so excited to have my hair cut (much needed too) today, but our dang alarm didn't go off and thankfully the salon was very understanding and was able to reschedule me for tomorrow. We are setting multiple alarms tonight to ensure this does not happen again, not to mention Nathan is going to use the time to get his haircut too!
So as I mentioned yesterday, Nathan was grilling steaks for dinner tonight and it would be the topic of tonight's post, but then we decided to make it a joint meal. Now I'm not crazy which means he was still in charge of the meat but I wanted to make some killer mash potatoes, and since they taught me how to make sweet corn, I decided that would also be part of the meal. I was even daring enough to whip up a new dessert while cooking everything (now maybe that's a little crazy), but you'll have to come back tomorrow for that one since I'm giving you three tonight (spoiled) lol. Now tonight's recipes are the kind that don't have precise measurements, they're the type of recipes that use all of your senses and force you to taste as you create, making the appropriate adjustments as needed. Since there are so many recipes going on here tonight I'll keep the chatter short and get to the "meat and potatoes" of the post ;), do you see what I did there lol?
Nathan's Amazing Steaks
Ingredients
3 rib eye's
1 btl steak and chop marinade
coarse black pepper
garlic, minced
meat tenderizer
Worcestershire sauce
seasoning salt
Directions:
1) Start by piercing the meat with a fork evenly and then seasoning the meat with the tenderizer, lightly coating each side of the steak. Apply a coat of seasoning salt, then pepper, then place the steaks in a large freezer bag. In between each steak and the side of the bag place a dollop of the minced garlic and add a little more coarse pepper, then pour an entire bottle of the steak and chop marinade into the bag (add a small amount of water to the empty bottle, shake and empty into the zip lock bag). Finally add a few dashes of the Worcestershire sauce and place in the fridge overnight (flipping once when you get up).
2) Grill them on medium low, while they are on the grill apply the remaining marinade over top of the steaks as needed and reapply the same seasonings as the night before as preferred. Grill to your preference (medium rare takes about 12 minutes).
Canuckette's Crazy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
3 large potatoes
milk
fresh chives, chopped
roasted garlic, minced
butter
sea salt
coarse black pepper
red pepper flakes
sorry potatoes were already in the pot :/
Directions:
1) Boil your potatoes until a fork can pierce them with ease, the smaller you cut them up the faster it will happen. Once they're soft drain all the water from the pot, add all remaining ingredients and mash away! (I always hold back on the milk, it's easier to add than remove right)
Sweet Corn
Ingredients
1 can corn
1 Tbs (approx) sugar
salt
pepper
butter
Directions:
1) Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe dish, and microwave for 5 minutes. Stir once done (careful as it will be very hot), and serve.
And here is what your dinner will look like if you choose to make it :)
Nathan and I are both super stuffed, but at the same time wanted to go back for more because it was just so dang good lol. You can play with different spices and make the boring into something exciting, I bet if you serve these mashed potatoes people will be asking what your secrets are.
Well I think three recipes is enough for you to read and me to write in one night, but make sure you come back tomorrow to see what new dessert I made. I'll give you a hint, it's a cleverly modified chocolate treat you can buy at any convenience store. Until next time...........................................
Stay sweet,
Jennifer xoxoxo
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