It’s Election night!

And even if you’ve been dreading this day, this Election Night menu is one bright spot to look forward to.

Our friends at Food52.com have come up with two Election Night menus with such winners as Herbed Beef Skewers with Horseradish Cream, Yum Dogs and New Englandah Burgers.

Click here to see the two competing menus — and like all patriotic citizens today, choose your winner!

The best thing is, with this, there really is no wrong way to vote. Either way, you win!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com. 

In case your mom hasn’t reminded you yet, Mother’s Day is this Sunday.

Yikes!

So why not spend a little time cooking her a meal you know she’ll love?

Bonus:  YOU will love it, too. But, seriously, that’s just a bonus. This is for her.

Try a little something different with this Steak with Mixed Fruit Salsa recipe, plus a full dinner menu from bread to sides to dessert.

This steak recipe combines a fruity salsa (very imaginative) with a hot, juicy steak. It’s really something to get the senses going – and so fresh, too!

Click here for the full menu details from our friend Linda Larsen at Busy Cooks. Your mom will love this Mother’s Day Steak Menu!

Photo courtesy of Linda Larsen via BusyCooks.About.com.

This weekend (Saturday to be exact) is Cinco de Mayo – the perfect excuse to cook something beefy with a Mexican flair!

This Cinco de Mayo Skirt Steak recipe made with skirt steak and mozzarella cheese is the perfect way to kick up your heels…and kick back.

They’re not only visually impressive, but the flavor combination of lime, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and more make this something you’ll want to experience again and again.

Click here for this enticing recipe. And follow it to a T – you don’t want your chimichurri sauce TOO pureed.

Just saying.

Enjoy… and ole!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The-Girl-Who-Ate-Everything.com.