Simple Steak Recipe - #weddingdietwannbe

I found this recipe while on a pretty intense diet called the Fast Metabolism Diet.  The recipe called for lime juice and rosemary as a steak seasoning.  Weird.  But let me tell you, it's tasty!!!!  I have tried this marinade on filet mignon as well and it was delish!

Tonight, I added garlic salt and a little bit of butter to the pan as well.

Steak Marinade:

Steak (we used ribeye)

Salt

Pepper

Juice of 2 limes

Two sprigs of rosemary, chopped

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1-2 tbsp butter

After letting the steaks marinate for about 3 hours, I heated up a cast iron skillet.  The steaks don't have to marinate very long at all, at least 10 min but up to 12 hours.  Searing both sides of the steak on a high heat, the steaks did not take long to cook (about 10 min).  I let the steaks rest for a few minutes so the juices could redistribute and served them with Twice Bake Potatoes.... :-)

Let me know if you have any steak marinades that you use!

'Neath the Mississippi Moon - The Blind Pig

The Blind Pig is tucked away down stairs on the corner of Monroe Ave. and N. Lamar Blvd. in Oxford, MS.  You will miss it if you aren't looking.  Or think that its just too hipster for you to take part in.  I thought the same at first.  But once the waiter brings you the fresh out of the fryer pork rinds still sizzling, popping, and cracking all you can focus on is the delicious BBQ seasoning and how it just melts away in your mouth, along with your problems (see below).

No need to dress up fancy, it's all just fun, games, and drinking down here.  An ATM is located outside just to the left of the front door and pool tables are located in the back room as soon as you descend the stairs.  I'm not brave enough to partake but there are always student and/or locals playing a game or two.  You can always get some of the local craft brews or stick with the classics.

Usually, I'll get a sandwich which comes with some of their house made chips.  Thick and hearty potato slices fried and seasoned with greek or BBQ seasoning.  Delicious either way!  I have tried the salads and must say that they are hearty as well.  It not just iceberg lettuce with dressing.  The toppings are plentiful.  

My first experience at The Blind Pig was with my father on mov-in/move-out day.  I think we shared the BBQ nachos and between two hungry movers, we couldn't finish them all.  I had second dinner later that night.  

This time, it was sunny, the waiter brought me a cold Blue Moon fresh from the tap with an orange wedge, the music and arts festival was in full swing, and the burger just seemed to be the obvious choice.  It was perfect.  Juicy, flavorful, cooked perfectly.  "Yum yum in the tum tum" as my mother would say.  

My man usually keeps it consistent with the club and greek seasoned chips and polishes it off every time.  Ten times out of ten their specials are on point.  

The Blind Pig is not a large space but is perfect of getting away from the typical Oxford Square crowds.  The food is great and the atmosphere is relaxed.  

#weddingdietwannabe - BBQ Chicken Pizza and Pesto Prosciutto Pizza

Pinspiration strikes again!  Nightly surfs through my Pinterest feed can spark the best weekend treats.

After finding this post...Honest & Tasty Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe....it all became clear as day that I had a perfect use for my new food processor.  Pizza dough!!

My excuse for making pizzas (really just using my food processor) in the first place was to celebrate a friend's engagement.  They had prior plans but ours never wavered.  Pizza here we come!!

To begin, I whipped out my new food processor.  While most people have the Kitchen Aid food processor, I have a Braun food processor.  So far, its been great!  It has made dough effortlessly, shredded carrots, kale, and cabbage without a problem.  AND, its quiet, which is a huge plus for me!

Here is the recipe I used - Williams Sonoma Pizza Dough.  The reviews were right.  It makes the best, simple, pizza dough.  I might have over beat my dough and made it a little tough but other than that it was great! It was so simple.  

Pizza #1 - BBQ Chicken Pizza

Half of the pizza dough

BBQ sauce (we used Rendevouz Hot BBQ sauce, it was HOT)

Shredded chicken

Shredded mozzarella

Red onion

Cilantro

Use the BBQ sauce as a substitute for the tomato/pizza sauce (the base) and assemble the pizza from there.

All of these ingredients are to taste.  If you like a lot of sauce, pour it on! If you want to load on the chicken, go for it!

Pizza #2 - Pesto Prosciutto Pizza

Half of the pizza dough

Pesto (we used store bought)

Prosciutto

Shredded cheese, pizza mix

sliced tomatoes (optional)

Again, add whatever amount of what you want to the pizzas, but be careful, the pesto and prosciutto are salty so be careful to not add too much of both! 

We were eating on pizza for about four days.  And it was delightful!

Also, I was feeling ambitious and made prosciutto twists!  I have made these once before for my Waffle girls (Sisterhood of the Traveling Apron besties).  Our yearly "conference" meetings consist of a meal, theme based, selected by the hostess.  One year, I decided to do an 8 course Christmas Italian meal and these were part of the antipasti dish (course #2, I believe).  

Prosciutto

Pastry dough, store bought

Butter

Italian seasoning  

Preheat the oven according to the pastry dough box directions.  After letting your pastry dough thaw in the fridge, lay it out and cut into one inch strips.  Lay out the proscuitto and cut into one inch strips.  Lay the prosciutto on top of one piece of pastry dough strip and twist.  You might need to pinch the ends to keep the twist twisted but just see how you pastry dough behaves!  Melt the butter and add the italian seasoning.  Brush the italian seasoning on the twists and bake for 15- 20 min.  

Viola! A delicious salty snack!  Try them dipped in honey..... mmm, mmm, good!  What can I say, we both have a salty tooth :-)