Balsamic and Rosemary Grilled Steak

During this time of year, I am more than willing to let my hubby do all the cooking (aka grilling) because it takes a load off of me!  All besides finding different marinades and such!  He wasn't a big fan of rosemary or balsamic when we first moved in together, but now he has changed his story!  He actually said this was pretty good!  (I thought it delicious!)

 {Balsamic and Rosemary Grilled Steak served with Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad}

{Marinating steak}

One year ago:  Garlic and Brown Sugar Chicken

Balsamic and Rosemary Grilled Steak

Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 pounds steak
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place steak in a container suitable for marinating.
2. Mix remaining ingredients until combined.
3. Pour marinade over steak.
4. Allow to marinate overnight.
5. Preheat grill.
6. Cook steak until desired doneness is reached; discard marinade.
7. Serve.

How do you keep it interesting on the grill?  I'd love to hear, because I'm running out of ideas!  Although, I don't need much of an excuse to troll Pinterest for ideas!

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Some of the best recipes happen by accident.  Take this salad for instance.  I was at my grandparents' during a meal time, but I wasn't too hungry so I grabbed some broccoli, cauliflower and blue cheese dressing.  The rest as they say, is history!

 {Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad}

 {Cutting cauliflower}

 {Adding broccoli, bacon, and onions}

 {Mixing in blue cheese dressing}

 {Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad side view}

One year ago:  Split Pea Soup

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Makes 8 servings

1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2 crowns broccoli, chopped into small florets
1 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
5 oz bacon bits
1 medium red onion, chopped

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Allow to sit overnight for best flavor, but it can be served immediately.

Have you ever stumbled on a recipe accidentally?

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Chili Spiked Rice

Plain rice is so boring!  I'm trying to branch out and make different flavors.  Some have been misses, but this chili spiked rice was delicious!

 {Chili Spiked Rice served with Springtime Fish}

 {Making rice and heating up the spices}

 {Mixing the rice and spices together}

Chili Spiked Rice

Makes 4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili flakes (less if you don't like it too spicy!)
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups brown rice, cooked

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add spices and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Add rice and heat through.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve.

I made this with the Springtime Fish, and my hubby ate everything up!  (For him, eating rice is not his favorite!)  How do you have rice?

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TexMex Mac and Cheese

I might have a thing for pasta and cheese....  (see here and here).  It's the perfect combination!  What can I say?!  I made this because it has everything you could want in a meal plus you can add more vegetables to make this a stellar recipe!  The hubby LOVED this dish; he said it tastes like Redneck Chili.  Yeah--I said what do you mean?  Apparently, some people add pasta to their chili to stretch it.  I learn something new from him every day, I swear.

 {TexMex Mac and Cheese}

 {Put most of it in the crock-pot to heat while you are gone and add cooked pasta later!}

{TexMex Mac and Cheese before optional toppings}

TexMex Mac and Cheese

Serves 8

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours
Assembly time: 10 minutes

1 pound lean ground beef (optional--use 2 cans of beans to make this vegetarian)
1 large onion, chopped
16 oz jar salsa (your favorite)
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz canned green chile peppers
1 cup black olives, sliced
15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
8 oz dry macaroni
Optional toppings like cilantro, sour cream, more cheese

1. In a large pan, cook beef and onion until meat is done.
2. Add salsa, cream cheese, chile peppers, olives, black beans, garlic powder, and cumin to the meat mixture.
3. Heat until cream cheese is incorporated.
4. Chill overnight.
5. Turn the crock-pot on low.
6. Add meat mixture to crock-pot; stir in Mexican cheese.
7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
8. In the last hour of cooking, cook pasta according to package directions.
9. Add pasta to meat mixture after it has been drained.
10. Stir until pasta is combined with meat mixture.
11. Serve with optional toppings.

I'll be having a crazy week because it's my first month end with my new company!  I hope that your week is great!

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