California Steak Salad

California Steak Salad with Sweet/Spicy Asian Vinaigrette

I don’t know why this Steak Salad is called “California” Steak salad, but I bet those “California cows” aren’t too happy about that turn of events! I think it’s because of the avocado in the salad. Regardless of how happy this particular cow (Sorry cow, but not sorry!) was, this salad is a gorgeous summery salad and absolutely delish!

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Teriyaki Marinated Steak London Broil

Teriyaki Marinated Steak – London Broil

When it comes to summer grilling, there’s one recipe that’s stood the test of time, been around forever and has kind of a cult following, even today. It’s Teriyaki Marinated Steak. You might just know it as London Broil. And it IS an American classic in spite of the name London Broil and that scrumptious Asiany marinade. More on that, below. I know I’m not alone in this memory, when way back in the 70s, on a pretty regular basis, my Mom would marinate up this Teriyaki Steak and Dad would cook it up outside on the grill.

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Coffee Coriander New York Strip

Coffee Coriander Rubbed New York Strip Steak

I can be a bit of a snob about steak; see, I grew up in an area where some of the best beef is produced. Yeah, Northwest Iowa!! But sometimes you just want a steak, and you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg. And sometimes that means a less expensive grocery store or “no name” steaks- well, frankly, they can use a little help. That’s when you want to make this Coffee Coriander Rubbed New York Strip Steak.

Coffee Coriander New York Strip

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Steak Chimichanga with Green Chili Verde Sauce

Steak Chimichanga with Green Chili Verde Sauce

This Steak Chimichanga with Green Chili Verde Sauce is one of my favorite recipes, and it came from leftover steak. Who has leftover steak, anyway? I don’t know about you, but certainly not at my house, where steak is a bit of a rarity. At my folks’? Yeah. Quite frequently. A love of beef (they live in ranching country) and smaller appetites often lead to a bit of steak that could easily languish in the fridge.

Steak Chimichanga with Green Chili Verde Sauce

Steak Chimichanga with Green Chili Verde Sauce

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Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl

Steak & Veggie Ramen Bowl

It's so easy to customize these Ramen bowls & use just what you like!

As some of you know, I’ve been “bunking” with my folks ever since they had some health issues last year; I’m in the middle of nowhere South Dakota (they moved here so it’s not even my home state) with Gibson, my Labrador, Homer, my cat, a few clothes, and a laptop. In a spruce green room…yikes! At least it has a big window…

Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl

Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl – a great way to use leftover steak

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