Time to break out some new recipes!

Ribeye steaks are my favorite so this particular recipe speaks to me — LOUDLY.

Bone-in ribeye has that extra punch of flavor I crave, but if you’re – say – a filet mignon fan – this recipe could easily be used on that or any cut you like.

The blueberry port sauce is so different and refreshing for eating outdoors and enjoying the scenery.

So get out and enjoy!

Grilled Bone-in Rib Eye Steaks with Arugula and Roasted Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

4 Bone-In Ribeye Steak
20 cherry tomatoes
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. minced shallot
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 cups arugula
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

For Bone-in Rib Eye Steaks

Pre-heat charcoal or gas grill to high. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.

For Arugula and Roasted Tomato Salad

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Drizzle with a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Place Dijon mustard, shallots and Balsamic in a small bowl and wisk to combine, season with salt and pepper, slowly drizzle in Extra Virgin Olive Oil to combine.

Place room temperature rib eyes on the pre-heated grill. Sear on each side for 4 minutes for medium-rare or longer for desired temperature. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes. While steaks are resting, place arugula and tomatoes in a medium sized bowl, and toss with balsamic vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. To serve, place salad on large platter and top with grilled rib eye steaks. Serves 4.

Filet Mignon with Blueberry Port Sauce

Ingredients:
2 slices Bacon
2 tbsp. minced shallots
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup port
1/4 cup beef stock
1 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. minced tarragon, plus extra for garnish
4 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons

Directions: In a 10-inch skillet, cook Bacon over moderate heat until crisp (about 4 minutes) and transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off excess fat from skillet. Crumble bacon and reserve.

In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook shallots in butter stirring until softened. Add dried blueberries, port and beef stock. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced by half (about 4 minutes). Stir in balsamic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of remaining butter. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and stir in reserved bacon and minced tarragon. Keep sauce warm.

Cook Filet Mignons to medium rare. Place each filet on a plate and spoon over the top. Garnish with tarragon. Serves 4.

Beef and beer have gone together since, well, the beginning of modern civilization.

But we’ve come a long way since then, and there are now specific beers that pair with specific beef or cuts of steak.

Ya gotta love evolution!

Wanting a steak? There’s a beer for that.

Having a burger? There’s a beer for that, too.

Kabobs?

Beer.

Read up on beef and beer pairings here and enlighten your mind while you fill your belly. Sounds like a win-win to me!

A human’s ability to use and master tools sets us apart from the animals. And grilling tools are no exception. Mankind rejoices when a burger is expertly flipped with a spatula. So, in a way, we owe it to mankind to get this grill thing right.

Right?

Let’s start with a good, clean grill to make this experience the best it can be. Your steaks deserve it.

The tool to use for this is the Great Scrape. It’s an all-natural wooden tool that scrapes away debris from the grill without the use of mangled wire brushes. You know, those wires can get stuck on the grill and become lodged in your food. Ever bite into a piece of wire? Don’t take that chance. The Great Scrape is shaped like your grill grates and leaves nothing behind.

Next, you must LOOK the part when you’re grilling steak AND protect yourself and your clothing with a bonafide chef’s apron. Hey, sometimes it can get messy. Be prepared.

And speaking of preparedness, make sure you informed on exactly how to grill a steak. This really cool Grilling Timer App will show you the way. It’ll tell you how long to grill each steak and so much more.

So let’s get our tools ready and show those animals how it’s done!