Steak & Waffles with Mango Mint Sauce

Waffles are the way to herald in a really epic weekend. Let’s just say that the details of dozens upon dozens of memory-making weekends are seared into my brain – the ones that started with waffles always ended up beyond wonderful. Steak and Waffles with Mango Mint Syrup

Now my recipe for Steak & Waffles with Mango Mint Sauce sounds incredibly crazy, but it’s amazingly delicious – trust me! Just imagine fluffy-slash-crunchy waffles topped with an unexpectedly exotic sweet-and-savory spin. Read on to get this creative waffle recipe that’s perfect for Mother’s Day brunch.    Continue reading

Throw Dad a Backyard Grill Out (with Steak) in 30 Minutes or Less!

Your King of the Grill deserves a break this Father’s Day, so why not throw dad a backyard bash (with steak) in 30 minutes or less?! It’s time for him to retire his tongs, and let you take over – even if only once a year. Don’t worry, I’ve got a fast, fail-proof plan to pull off a meaty, mouth-watering, memory-making celebration that will leave you plenty of time to kick back and relax on the patio with pops!How to Throw Dad a Backyard Bash (with Steak) in 30 Minutes or Less

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Grilled Cranberry-Orange Flank Steak for Holidays

I’ve been an “elite” runner sponsored by the Texas Beef Team now for at least 6 years and am not slowing down. Okay, okay, my pace-per-mile may have bumped up a teeny tad due age (hey, I’m 50!) but I credit eating lean beef, in large part, to staying fit, fast, and on fire! More on that later.Cranberry Orange Flank Steak

Running aside, another thing that’s not slowing down is my love for grilling, even in the fall and winter months. Thanks to more delightful than frightful weather in the Lone Star State, I get to grill nearly the entire year ‘round. For the holidays, you can often catch me out on the patio, grilling up something to be very thankful for – like this Cranberry Orange Flank Steak. Read on to get more deets and the full recipe! Continue reading

Hatch Green Chile Steak Roll Ups

Hatch green chile season isn’t over until some steak is involved, that’s how I roll! Today, I’m sharing my easy recipe for Hatch Chile Steak Roll Ups (with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce), a flavorful, fancy-looking and surprisingly fast way to pepper up your dinner menu.  Beef Hatch Chile Roll Ups

I originally created these bundles of yum for Beef Loving Texans, the mothership of all things meat. In fact, I’ll be at Dallas Mania (a fitness convention) for the remainder of the week slinging steaks non-stop and talking about the health and performance benefits of lean beef. Stop by if you’re around . . . and read on to get the recipe deets:

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Molasses Pepper Beef Steaks and Why Blackstrap is Better

Seeing as June is National Steak Month and I’m a bona fide beef-grilling mama, I knew I had to share my Molasses Pepper Crusted Steak as soon as possible. I originally made this super-easy, mouth-watering hunk of meat for Beef Loving Texans, it was an act of love that involved one of my favorite cuts of beef – Flat Iron.

Molasses & Pepper Crusted Flat Iron Steak

Flat Iron steaks are super tender, second only to tenderloin – yet cost half or two-thirds the price per pound. Plus, this now-trending cut of beef has yet to fail me on the grill thanks to the uniform rectangular shape. You may have passed up a Flat Iron, as they look a little thin on the meat tray, however, due to the method of the cut, they actually puff up on the grill to become surprisingly thick and hearty.  If you don’t see this must-try steak cut in the meat case, just ask the butcher and he should be able to hook you up! Read on to get more details about this 30-minute grill recipe and to learn the nutritional benefits of blackstrap molasses. Continue reading