Grilled Steaks with Ancho Butter and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

The Griller is really getting the hang of it. Another steak grilled to perfection. This one was marinated in molasses, sherry vinegar and ancho chile powder. Topped with a compound chile butter, it really was fantastic. We had 4 rib steaks. Wasn't sure if they rather have plain steak or not. So two had the marinade, two were grilled plain, with only salt and pepper. All were prime. All were fantastic. We each had a large piece of both. But the two in the marinade was just a little more fantastic, thumbs up and definitely a keeper. And the extra compound butter is now in the freezer. I'll try it on vegetables, fish or chicken. It's a nice touch. Not to sweet, not to spicy. Added a nice, rich flavor.

Grilled Steak with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus on the side.

Grilled Steaks with Ancho Butter

adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook

Source: Food & Wine, recipe by Robert Del Grande

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Ancho butter:
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled

2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
juice of one lime
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steaks:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
4 1 1/2-pound bone-in rib-eye steaks, about 3 inches thick
salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring, until tender and lightly caramelized. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Put the ancho powder, onions, garlic, lime juice,and maple syrup in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add the softened butter and pulse to thoroughly combine. Put the compound butter in a bowl and refrigerate until the steaks are ready.

Light a grill. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. In a bowl combine the olive oil, molasses, vinegar and chile powder. Brush the steaks on both sides with some of the mixture. Grill the steaks to desired doneness. Brush both sides with more of the molasses mixture. Grill for another minute, then transfer to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with the ancho butter.
*Freeze the leftover butter to use on vegetables, fish, chicken or meat.

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half, par-boiled on stove or microwave until almost tender
rosemary sprigs, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
     
Preheat the oven to 400°.

Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.

Spread the potatoes and rosemary sprigs on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 45 minutes, stirring a few times, until the potatoes are sizzling and browned.

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Grilled Salmon Glazed with Honey, Ginger and Coriander

It's been a crazy week here, it usually is, but more crazy than usual. Mother in law here for three weeks. The dog ate two corn on the cobs whole and had to be hospitalized. He's fine. Prom, graduation, college. I could use a nice cocktail. Or two. But we have been eating very well. Ok, maybe some takeout too.  I have been doing some cooking and grilling. Some. Salmon has been on the menu more often these days. Mother in law likes fish so when I saw this salmon glaze over at The Café Sucré Farine I knew we would give it a try. Glad I did, we loved it. I added some jalapeno, we like the heat with the sweet. 

I can't wait to make it again! Great flavor. Loved it!

Grilled Salmon Glazed with Honey, Ginger and Coriander
adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook

Source: The Café Sucré Farine, adapted from Martha Stewart Living - 2004

http://thecafesucrefarine.blogspot.com/2012/01/honey-coriander-glazed-salmon.html
Printable Recipe

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
juice of one lemon

one stalk lemongrass
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each), skinned
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 whole jalapeno, seeded

Grind coriander seeds, garlic and ginger in a spice grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground.

Make glaze: Stir together the spice mixture with honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and lemon juice in a small sauce pan until combined. Add the lemongrass stalk and the whole jalapeno. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer until glaze has thickened to the consistency of syrup, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the stalk of lemongrass and the jalapeno. Pour a little in a cup to brush on the salmon and save the rest for serving.

Brush a little of the glaze on the salmon. Cook the fillets however you like, in a pan, on a grill, or broil.

Transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle
with the glaze and serve.

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South Carolina BBQ Sauce

Was never a fan of yellow mustard so if I saw it in a recipe normally I'd pass. My favorite is a hot Dijon or a spicy brown. But I was looking for something new from our two usual go to rib sauces and I figured I'd give the yellow a try. My imaginary friend from internet space, San, had recommended this one highly and we liked it so much I made it twice in one weekend. It was so good on the baby back ribs that we decided next day to try it on skirt steaks and chicken wings. Good decision. This is a keeper. Thanks San!

South Carolina BBQ Sauce

adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Source: from San, original recipe posted by Ruthanna on Gardenweb

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2/3 cup yellow prepared mustard
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder (medium heat)
2 teaspoons black pepper
5 to 6 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter

Combine all ingredients except the soy sauce and butter in saucepan. Be careful as the sauce will smell very pungent. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce and butter.

Use as a basting sauce for barbequed meat or as a condiment alongside grilled pork, beef or chicken. Also good on pulled pork sandwiches. 

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Soy Grilled Flank Steak

All I can say is that this was one really great marinade. We loved it. I made it for grilled halibut and my family minus Miss Picky, loved it. Go figure they'd flip for fish these days. I didn't want to push my luck with the fish so just in case I also made it with a flank steak. Sort of Surf and Turf? 

The leftover steak was just as good in a salad the next day. There was no fish left. You could have picked me up off the floor that they loved it so much. That was a complete shock. We're really doing well with the fish on the menu lately. So fish is on the menu again this week.

Soy Grilled Flank Steak

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Source: bbq.about.com

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1 2-lb flank steak

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 chopped serrano chile

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients, except the halibut, in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Mix until honey is dissolved. Preheat grill on medium-high. Place the flank steak on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side, basting with the marinade. Grill until desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice steaks diagonally across the grain.

Leftovers are great in a salad the next day. Delicious on steak, fish or chicken, too.

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Celebrity Cook-along: Bobby Flay

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This time we're cooking with the Bobby Flay!

This is a repost of a delicious recipe I first made last year. And it's one I have made many more times since then. One of our favorites. Bobby Flay is occasionally on The Morning Show at CBS. Didn't always love Bobby Flay, but I do now. Especially considering the shows that the Food Network has on these days. I barely watch any more. I have quite a few of his books, his recipes have all turned out great for us. That time on The Morning Show he was making little bites of potatoes. And they looked so good so I looked the recipe up online to make it.

We loved this sauce! Spicy Tomato-Chipotle Aioli. I adapted it to my way of lazy cooking. I think it would be good on most anything! We were having steaks and somehow that sauce managed to get on the steak, too. So good. I think it would be nice with chicken and with shrimp as well. And definitely on a sandwich or a panini.

The recipe called for grilling the tomatoes, grilling the potatoes and there was no way the Griller would be fussing with that, not to mention I used some teeny potatoes. So I had that panini grill, I got my money's worth out of it already, and threw the parboiled potatoes on that! Squished them down pretty good, until they got good and somewhat crispy. The tomatoes I broiled with a little salt, pepper and about three cloves of garlic. I threw the garlic in towards the end so they didn't burn. Then I strained the tomatoes and whizzed everything in a food processor. Today's sauce will be on tomorrow's sandwich! Steak Panini with cheese and Tomato-Chipotle Aioli. It's not just for potatoes any more. Can't wait.

  Parboiled potatoes grilled and "smashed" on the panini grill

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Spicy Tomato-Chipotle Aioli

Grilled, Smashed Potatoes with Spicy Tomato-Chipotle Aioli

Grilled Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Aioli
Source: Bobby Flay - CBS The Early Show and also Food Network
adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
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1 1/4 pounds new potatoes (yellow and red) or baby Yukon Gold (You can use a large potatoes and slice them thick or small ones and cut in half, or leave the small ones whole and smash them)
Salt
2 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
1-2 chipotle in adobo sauce (depends how hot you like it)
1 teaspoons Ancho chile powder, or more to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain, let cool and cut each potato into 3/4 -inch thick slices.  You can microwave until just tender as well.

Heat the grill to high.  Or you can use a panini grill.

Brush the tomatoes with the some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. While the potatoes are cooking, place the tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and coarsely chop. You can also just roast them at 350 for about an hour until they get soft and start to brown. Or broil for about 10-15 minutes. Turning them once.

You can strain the tomatoes to get rid of the seeds and the skins.

Place the tomatoes, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika, chipotles and chile powder in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Brush the potatoes slices on both sides with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on the grill, close the cover and grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. I used a panini grill and made them "smashed" potatoes. Carefully transfer the potatoes to a platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve the aioli drizzled over the potatoes or on the side.

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