Recipe Wednesday: Grilled Cheddar Eggs

As you may know, I LOVE grilling over charcoal. The flavors and the aroma of food that's grilled this way just can't be beat. So, when I ran across this article about using a grill to cook eggs, I snapped to attention.

Just a quick FYI, the eggs in this recipe are more like a quiche. And red bell peppers are used like a pie tin.  But that's the beauty of this recipe, by using the pepper, your minimizing your dishes and maximizing your flavor.

Speaking of maximizing flavor, I added some pre-cooked chorizo to the recipe below. Feel free to add whatever pre-cooked meat you like (bacon, ham, sausage, etc.) or none at all. What's important is that you like it.

If you're using charcoal or wood, the trick to this recipe will be keeping the temperature on the grill low enough so that you don't destroy the pepper. While keeping the temperature high and consistent enough to thoroughly cook the egg mixture. If you're using a gas grill (ACK!), use a medium-low heat.

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Click read more to get the ingredients, directions and wine pairings.

Recipe Friday: Steak with Peppers

This is a very easy recipe that I've modified slightly from the original which came from the Hannaford Grocery website.

It's amazingly simple. Take two steaks and cook them. While they're grilling, cook some peppers and onions in a skillet. Once the steak is done, top it with the peppers and onions. TADA! Quick, easy, and REALLY REALLY good.

Ya know, sometimes it's the simple dishes that really knock my socks off!

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp oregano

4 Rib-eye steaks or Filet Mignon
1/2 seeded red pepper
1/2 seeded yellow pepper
1 seeded serrano pepper
1/2 white or yellow onion
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
1) Give a generous sprinkle of salt, pepper, and oregano to both sides of the steak.
2) In pre-heated cast-iron skillet (medium-high), add 1 tbsp olive oil
3) Sear the steak on all sides (about 2 mins per side)
4) Once the steak is seared, place in oven at 350 until desired done-ness (about 15-20 mins)
5) While the steak is cooking, slice peppers and onions, and place in skillet (medium heat) with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
6) Cook until slightly soft and onions and peppers are slightly caramelized.
7) Place fully cooked steak on plate, and top with peppers and onions. Serve with full-bodied red wine.
8) Enjoy!