I don’t normally make requests, but this seems very necessary right about now. So here goes . . .

I would like for Hurricane Irene to leave us all alone and go about her business elsewhere – like, out in the middle of the ocean.

There, I have put my request in to the universe and for extra good mojo I give you this tasty recipe for Hurricane Hanger Steak. Do not use it this weekend if you are in the path of the storm. Please seek shelter!  Save this meal for when you have your “we’re-okay-the-hurricane-didn’t-get-us” story to tell over dinner.

And, when everybody’s safe and ya wanna try this, just remember “hanger” is in the name, but you can use any cut you like, really.

A word of caution about the recipe, the marinade is quite sweet so be prepared for that.

Then, go and cook this meal in good health and may it bring good karma to our friends in Irene’s path this weekend.

Irene, you are not welcome here. But your steak is.

Stay safe, friends!

Photo courtesy of Grilling.com.

Oh, tasty.

That citrusy flavor mixed with garlic, black pepper, fennel — and, of course — steak!

What a combo!

These gorgeous oranges not only provide amazing flavor and juiciness, but they’ll earn you an A+ for presentation.

Here’s what you’ll need for this outstanding recipe:

Ingredients:

1 flank steak (about 2 pounds)

1 tbl fennel seeds

2 tbl black pepper

2 tsp salt

3 oranges

2 tbl olive oil

4 sprigs rosemary

4 cloves garlic

cayenne pepper to taste

This recipe says flank steak, but you know you can use skirt steak, too, right? It’ll just cook faster so be careful.

Click here for a video presentation that will show you all the steps to impress your guests with this one!

Photos and recipe courtesy of FoodWishes.blogspot.com.