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Gourmet Dinner Last Minute: The Easy Way Out!

September 24, 2010 by Michael Jon Lazar

This is nearly like confessionals of a blogger, a trend I aim to continue as time passes. But I know that you have all been there before. That long day where you have a special dinner planned for either a lady friend, your significant other, or a group of friends or what have you. What I am getting at is this. You were supposed to get your grocery shopping done the night beforehand, and make sure that you had everything ready for that gourmet dinner you so wholeheartedly and solemnly committed to, and much like the ‘dog ate my homework’ excuse, you find yourself in quite the dinner pickle.

Not to worry, as my confession will reveal the easy way out. I will even be brash enough to reveal with whom I made this gourmet dinner mistake with, even if some brownie points are detracted from my waning pile. But nonetheless, it can serve as great blogger fodder, and hopefully this can get you out of a meal time bind, should you find yourself in as precarious of a situation as I did myself, a few months back.

So here is the easy way out of that gourmet dinner you promised but failed to deliver. And deliver it you shall. Hint-hint—you will just be cutting a corner, that’s all. I screwed up and forgot that I had promised my sister a fabulous gourmet dinner for her birthday at the start of this year. About an hour until dinner time she calls me up, saying she is coming over soon. WHOOPS! Here was my hurried plan that worked to perfection for a gourmet dinner that she was wowed over. Feel free to use it, no charge or tip required!

  1. I get the call on my way back from a meeting, and realize it’s going to be interesting to see if I can pull this thing off. I flip my car back around and head to Whole Foods, knowing they have the day-saver.
  2. Steaks become cowboy burgers with fillet mignon, as they cook faster and don’t require meat fabrication.
  3. Sides become their already deli-prepped, double-stuffed potatoes with bacon and cheddar, which are delectable and pretty well-priced.
  4. Other sides include an easily tossed (prepackaged) Caesar salad.
  5. Desert included selections from their awesome bakery, of which I chose to go with triple-layer moose cakes.
  6. A case of gourmet beer and a bottle of wine are easily discovered.
  7. I get home, heat up the grill, slap on the burgers, toss the salad, set the table, light some candles, put on some tunes, heat up the tots in the oven, arrange the moose cakes elegantly on a plate, slice up veggies for on the burgers, and have it all ready in about 20 minutes flat. And yes, I claimed it was all homemade. Sorry sis, but those burgers were still damned good! Right?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: burgers, gourmet, gourmet dinner, whole foods

Tasty Gourmet Steaks Done Right = Divine Bovine!

July 16, 2010 by Michael Jon Lazar

For me, grilling up a New York Strip steak on the barbeque in my backyard is a long and cherish pastime. A trend that my steak-loving father got me hooked upon at a very early age. That being said, I have always thought of cooking a great grilled steak as something that is tantamount to making scrambled eggs, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich—it is really easy to do, and I find it to be disturbing that many people are not in the know about how to properly grill up a tasty steak these days! Perhaps this article has been prompted by my most recent steak-eating disaster, where I was over at a buddy’s house and the steak was so tough and rough, I could have sworn it was an over-cooked pork chop! So to better enlighten you all with what I have learned over the years, here are some really quick and easy steps to making that delectable New York strip steak perfectly every time!

Four Simple Steps to the Best Damn New York Strip Steaks Ever!
1. Selection is everything. If you want a great New York strip steak, the first thing you will need to do is select the right one. Look for minimal amounts of fat around the edges, or grizzle. Seek out steaks that are marbleized with very fine lines of fat in the center of the meat. As you grill them, this fat will melt into the meat—making it ever so tasty!
2. Marinating and tenderizing is the key. You don’t have to go overboard here, just use some forks and punch tons of holes in both sides of the steak. Choose your favorite marinade, either a store bought one or one you make on your own, and allow the steaks to marinate for at least a half hour, covered in the fridge.
3. Proper cooking temperatures are everything. Heat your grill up to high. Then clean it or brush down the grills. Next turn the heat down to medium. Once you place your steaks on it they will grill on medium heat. Patience is truly a virtue when making divine bovine!
4. Don’t overcook or over turn the meat. Never flip your steak more than one time—it really dries out the meat! Instead, here is a good rule of thumb. For delicious and pink-in-the-center steaks, grill on medium heat for about 6-8 minute or so per side (per one inch of thickness). Before you flip the steaks, close the grill for the last three minutes of the grilling process.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bovine, dinner, gourmet, grilled steaks, marinate, marinating, meal, meat, New York Strip, steak

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