beef yakitori

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• in a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
• thread the meat skewers. (if you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
• preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
• brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

lamb chops for the slow cooker

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 boneless lamb chops
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 5 mins


• place lamb chops in slow cooker. combine remaining ingredients and pour over lamb chops.
• cook on low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature of lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Filet Mignon With Bacon Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin filets
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 shallots, diced
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• brush the filets with olive oil, and cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium rare). an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c). set the steaks aside on a platter tented with aluminum foil to rest.
• while the steaks are resting, prepare the sauce: cook and stir the chopped bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until the bacon pieces are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. stir in the butter and shallots, and cook and stir until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more. stir in the half-and-half, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over the steaks.

seared ahi tuna with watercress, chile, and ginger salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
• 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
• 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
• preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
• place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.

Marinated Flat Iron Steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 20 mins


• whisk together the honey, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, tarragon, rosemary, garlic powder, white pepper, and salt. pour into a resealable plastic bag and add the flat iron steak. squeeze out excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 6 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• remove the steak from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the remaining marinade. cook on preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

italian breaded lamb chops

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 4 lamb chops

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (160 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. in a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
• heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic, and cook until lightly browned. remove garlic, reserving for other uses.
• dip each lamb chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. place coated lamb chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.
• place the skillet and lamb chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Grilled Cilantro Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups honey
• juice from one lime
• 4 salmon steaks
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
• place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil grill grate. place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.