Garlic Rubbed T-Bones w/Burgandy Mushrooms

Came across several recipes in the Taste of Home magazine I borrowed from the library, which sounded totally tempting.  Thought I'd share them here.  I never share anything I haven't made or plan to make so if you do try any of these be sure to come back here and leave your feedback.


Garlic-Rubbed T-Bones with Burgandy Mushrooms

T-bone steak is a fairly tender cut, so all you need to do is punch up the flavor with a savory rub.

12 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
4 beef T-bone steaks (3/4" thick and 12 oz. each)
1/2 C butter, cubed
1 lb. baby portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 C Burgundy wine OR reduced-sodium beef broth

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, oil and salt; rub over both sides of steaks.  Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat, or boil 4 inches from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare,  a thermometer should read 145 degrees, medium, 160 degrees, well-done, 170 degrees).

Meanwhile, in a  large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until almost tender.  Stir in wine; bring to a boil.  Cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. 

Serve over steaks. 
Yieldds 4 servings

On vacation.........GUEST Post & FREE Giveaway!

Hey y'all......Doug & I have been away this week, down in Southern Indiana (Madison, to be exact) celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary.
So, I've asked a fellow blogger and friend to guest post here today.  Ginny is also helping me announce my next FREE cookbook giveaway, so be sure to read through this post and I do look forward to some great new recipes being sent my way!

~Summertime blessings,
Shelly

Summertime Grilling
by Ginny Marie

Last weekend was the first time—the first time we turned on the air conditioning. The temperatures soared to 90 degrees, which is unusual for May in Chicago. But even though we turned on the air to keep the house comfortable,  it didn't feel so hot outside since the humidity was low. Just wait 'til August; when the humidity soars along with the temperatures, that's Chicago in the summertime.

When temperatures get hot outside, I don't like to heat up the kitchen while cooking dinner. So instead, I fire up our grill. Oh, I just love to grill! I suppose most people think of the man of the house as being one who grills, but in this house, Mom grills.

There are so many things I love about grilling! The beautiful grill marks on our meats, veggies and even fruits. The lack of pots and pans to wash after dinner. The way the kitchen stays cool in the summer.

Beyond the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, I grill chicken breasts and pork chops. I love using cedar planks soaked in water to grill salmon. And there's nothing like roasting zucchini and peppers on the grill! I've heard that grilling fruit is fun, and really brings out the flavor and sweetness of fruit. I'd love to try my hand at grilling some pineapple this summer.

What is your favorite food to grill? Have you tried grilling fruit before? I'd love to read your grilling tips! 

Submit your favorite summertime recipes and you can enter to win a FREE “Backyard Entertaining, Great Tips for Grilling” Cookbook illustrated by Debbie Mumm!! 

This cookbook is 223 pages, spiral bound.  Recipes are included for:  Salads and Sides, Steaks, Chops & More, Burgers, Chicken, Fish & Shellfish, Sauces and Marinades and what cookbook doesn't include desserts!??! 

Rules are soooooo simple!  Each recipe submitted will earn you ONE entry for the giveaway, so you may submit as many recipes as you wish! 

ALL entrants MUST live in the continental United States.

Winner will be drawn on Father’s Day, which is June 17^th, 2012.  That gives you (and your friends!) plenty of time to enter.  Good luck!!

Ginny Marie blogs about becoming a mother after breast cancer on her blog, Lemon Drop Pie. She occasionally lets her husband man the grill.