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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Steak Saturdays also known as Yesterday's Lunch So Late It Was Almost Dinnertime!

Hi folks. So we slept in yesterday which was a lovely treat. I even turned off my phone so no one could bug call me. Sometimes you just have to shut the world off. The quickest way to do that is to shut off the phones. You should try it some time. Very liberating. Since my phone doubles as my alarm clock I just woke up when I felt like it. Again, you should try this. It is amazing. Your body gets you up when it's ready to get up. What a concept. Of course it meant I got up at 11 am but hey, it's what my body wanted. Who am I to argue?!

So this meant the whole day got shifted around. We usually eat late but this was really late. We ate lunch at dinnertime. Crazy! We had to run out for my daughter to hand in a resume at a local grocery store. So we picked hubby up and headed into an even smaller town than we live in to get some corn. Yes LOCAL SWEET CORN IS FINALLY OUT! Sorry but I am so excited. I could eat it every single day. And I pretty much do during corn season. It does not last long here so you want to enjoy it. Especially at the start of the season when they are little and the taste is to die for. They did not have the corn I prefer. Peaches and cream always hits us first then after much anticipation "GOLDEN NUGGET" finally arrives. I cannot wait. I also like others, there is a white one that I love called Silver Queen. Seneca is another goodies as is super sweet which can mean many varieties here. It's a mystery which one you'll get, they just call them super sweet and hope you don't know there are more than one kind. I love me some corn, far too much. I am actually not suppose to eat it. It is a stimulant for my IBS. Doc says no, Kim says bite me! What's a little pain and discomfort in the bigger picture. I love it, I eat and I pay for it later. But it's worth it. I just try not to eat it if I am going somewhere special. So I try never to plan anything special during corn season. Easy peasy solution if you ask me.

Anyhow I digress. This was lunch. And it was so good! Ever tried Chipotle Pepper Olive Oil???

A thing of beauty!


Chipotle n BBQ Sauce Steaks:

Ingredients:

3 strip loin steaks
Salt
Pepper
Chipotle Pepper Olive Oil
BBQ sauce of your choosing, I use Bulls Eye as it is my daughter's fave

Directions:

It's best if you take steaks out about 30 minutes before grilling. They should not be cold when you cook.

Rub them generously with salt and pepper.

Brush on the chipotle pepper olive oil to taste.

Place on a preheated grill for about 7 to 8 minutes each side depending how thick they are and how you like them done. I like well done so adjust your time if you like rare. 

Now add BBQ sauce on each side and flip them so the sauce sizzles right into it. Messy but a step I like for taste. Makes the edges just a bit crispy. Cook only for a minute or two each side.

Remove from grill and let stand for about 5 minutes so juices redistribute. I know it's tempting to just eat immediately but don't do it. 

Serve with a smile. (and some corn)

My grill is only about a month old, it should not be this dirty. Lol!

Hear angels singing!

Corn on the Cob:

Ingredients:

Dozen ears of corn, peeled
Salt
Butter, use the real stuff. This is no time for dieting!

Directions:

Buy local corn. Local always better.

Peel corn.

Put a giant pot of water on stove or BBQ and bring to a boil.

Once at a boil, drop corn in and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove with tongs.

Slather with REAL BUTTER and sprinkle on some salt. 

Try not to smile and make yummy noises as you eat it, I dare ya!!!

Heaven in a pot!

I also bought some garlic toast at the store and just slapped it on the grill for a few minutes on each side. I can make my own but did not feel like it today. Lol. 

Before!

After!

This is our meal. Try not to hate us!

Honestly how bad do you wanna come over for dinner???
 Wait until you see what I am up to today. It will require two posts and you will need Kleenex cuz you will be crying from jealousy. Just remember I warned ya. I was going to workout and follow the diet today but I am throwing caution to the wind and declaring today my FREE DAY! Bolt down your baked goods people. I've barely snacked or misbehaved all week. It's CHEAT DAY  and nothing is off limits. The possibilities are endless. The tummy ache is imminent.

As always, toodles and smoochies till later! xx


12 comments:

  1. Can I have an invite to your next BBQ please? Looks so tasty! Thanks for following - am following back.

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  2. Wow, now I'm craving some bbq :)

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  3. Mmm this is why I love summer(when we have it).Bbq and corn.Great:)

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  4. Your lunch/dinner looks so good!!! I can't wait for sweet corn and I'd love to give that olive oil a try. Thanks for visiting from the hop this weekend. I'm returning the follow!

    http://confessionsofafrugalmind.blogspot.com/

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  5. Your dinner looks amazing and you made me laugh, I instantly like someones blog if they have a sence of humour which you clearly do so horay for you and your blog!!

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  6. I'm having steak tonight! Wish I had some chipotle pepper olive oil! What a great spread! I LOVE fresh seasonal corn! : )

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  7. Thanks everyone. I am behind on my checking of comments. But I read them all and usually answer personally pretty quick. Behind the eight ball today. Too much time outside. Thanks for all your kind words. Pistachio Rose- I aim to please. Love your name, pistachios are my fave thing in the whole world!

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  8. I have never tried Chipotle Pepper Olive Oil. That sounds awesome! Looks like you guys rocked dinner out!

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  9. The steaks look perfect! Love it with corn on the cob.

    Thanks for visiting!

    The Twerp and I

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  10. Dee- Dinner is my biggie here. Not a breakfast or lunch fan so I go all out at dinner. Then pass out.lol

    jellybelly- Thanks. Glad to have you stop by.

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  11. Haha, I see you've got the grilling bug, too! Whenever the weather warms up I start grilling anything and everything. Those steaks look awesome!

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  12. Mommybug77- Nice to have you!

    Tori- Lol, I am, It's averaging between 90-100 degrees here and our humidity is killer. There's warnings not to go outside today. I cannot turn my oven on and it's killing me. But if I do it gets too hot in here. I have to use the oven today as I have to do my daring kitchen recipe I am late on. Thanks, the steaks were good. Got a deal and bought a cart load to freeze for the summer.rofl

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