Monday, June 24, 2013

Today was very hot, sunny and there was a little breeze.  I didn't realize hot it was till I started to grill.  But the end product was worth it.

Grilled Coffee rubbed skirt steak with, grilled artichokes and potatoes


So, this is really easy and I have posted the coffee rubbed  a little while ago.  This is a really delicious dish.  I use only Hardwood Charcoal......

Ingredients:

baby artichokes 8, or more if you wish, they are so good
small red potatoes, cut into thin slices, 4
skirt steak, 1.5 kg 
olive oil

Salsa;
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into small pieces
2 garlic cloves mashed
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil to taste
basil about 4 large leaves, cut into chiffonade
parsley about a hand full, minced


Method:

Salsa:
Mix all the salsa ingredients together and let sit for a few hours.



Coffee rub:
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
salt & pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix everything together and put into a jar.  You may want to make more because it is so good.


Take the meat and rub it with the coffee rub all over and let it sit for a bit.

For the baby artichokes, clean and cut in half and blanch in lemon water for about 15 minutes.  When done remove and let them drain.  When drained rub with olive oil and salt and pepper and let them sit.

For the potatoes, slice into thin slices, rub with olive oil and salt and pepper.

Start the grill and when coals are grey, cook the meat, artichokes and potatoes.

When done, slice the meat and add the salsa if you wish

Thursday, June 20, 2013

It's Summer and what else to have this wonderful summer day than a great seafood lunch!!!  Been thinking of Lobster for the last week, when I got up this morning I thought, that is what is for lunch....

Ingredients:
Lobster
shrimp
mussels
clams
olive oil
garlic
parsley
crostini

Enjoy!!!  if you need me to give you a "recipe"  please connect with me.  And don't forget to have some cold wine ready.... A really yummy dish and so refreshing!  Enjoy!