July 3rd, 2009

Healthy Steaks for July 4th!

I came across this scrumptious-sounding recipe for the holiday this weekend and it sounds really tempting — light and healthy, perfect for summer.

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We’re going to be grilling some steaks, too, this holiday. Try it and see what you think!

Steak Mediterranean

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
4 (4-ounce) lean ribeye steaks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup low-salt, fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (optional)
 
Preparation
1. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil.

2. Grill steaks, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.

3. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar, sugar and oregano; bring to a boil. Add olives, capers and lemon zest; simmer until heated through.

4. To serve, arrange steaks on a serving platter; top with sauteed mixture and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Recipe and photo courtesy of ingredientsinc.net.

July 2nd, 2009

Steakburger Sliders For the 4th

It’s almost July 4th! How did that happen?

In celebration of our country’s birthday, our family is making our annual pilgrimage to the beach. We’ll watch fireworks at night and eat way too much.

We can’t wait!

This 4th of July we’re having some mini steakburgers delivered to our condo so we can make sliders. We’ve never done it before. But how hard can it be?

Here’s what I’ve ordered . . .

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Now, will my photos look as amazing as this? That remains to be seen . . . but I KNOW I can’t mess up the grilling on these babies.

What are you doing for July 4th???

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.


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