So, it’s the weekend (almost) and you’re itching to try something new in the kitchen.

Well, you’re in luck! There’s an awesome site with tons of steaky recipes to make your heart sing and tastebuds dance.

Here it is:  http://www.steakrecipesonline.com/

Yep, Steak Recipes Online. Straightforward, but anything but boring!

I saw recipes for steak butters (yum!), rubs, marinades and tons more. Heaven. Steak heaven.

You can even download a cute little widget (see picture above) to keep these babies at your disposal. How handy!

But ya gotta go to the website and download it from there. Easy peasy. Here’s the site again:  http://www.steakrecipesonline.com/

Check it out and let me know what masterpieces you create!

Remember when you used to make an ashtray out of popsicle sticks for dear old Dad for Father’s Day?

Not such a great idea.

Well, you can still make him something homemade – but this time, he’ll REALLY enjoy it.

Try making him a homemade steak rub (along with a really good cut of meat).

Here’s a fantabulous recipe that will make Dad very, very happy this Sunday. It’s got garlic powder, red chili flakes and lots of other good stuff to make a tasty and memorable steak.

Think of the smiles and tears and accolades for years to come! This will be a Father’s Day to remember. And you won’t have to wait in line at Denny’s.

Seriously, THIS homemade gift will be a Father’s Day home run!

Photo courtesy of Clarendon.Patch.com.

I love, love finding new ways to cook a steak.

This one is quite ingenious.

Like tea? Ever thought of using it to flavor your steak?

Ms. Mabel Menard gives us her recipe for a SMOKIN’ steak. Check it out!

Tea-Smoked Steak Recipe

This was borne out of experimentation and improvisation. I wanted to make tea-smoked duck but didn’t have all the ingredients, so I improvised with what I could find in my pantry. It worked so well I decided to try smoking steak instead. You’ll need a heavy pan that can accommodate a steamer rack.

Ingredients

4 flat iron steaks (about 6 ounces each)

seasoned salt or Vulcan’s fire salt

1/3 cup loose dark tea leaves

1/3 cup raw rice

3 tablespoons raw sugar

1 tablespoon five spice powder

OR 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

Serves / Yields

4

Preparation Instructions

Liberally sprinkle salt on both sides of the steaks. In the meantime, line a heavy pan with heavy duty foil. Cover the bottom of the foil with a thin layer of tea leaves, followed by rice, sugar, and spice. Cover and heat until very hot. Pat the steaks dry and place in a steamer rack. Put the steamer rack on the pan. Cover tightly. Heat on high for at least 1/2 hour, depending on desired doneness. Remove and let sit for about 10 minutes before slicing thinly.

Helpful Hints

It’s great as part of an appetizer platter. You can also use it with salads.

Credit

This recipe was provided by Mabel Menard from Chicago.

Recipe courtesy of TheSpiceHouse.com.