Let’s be frank: Americans love hot dogs. In the U.S., people on average eat 70 franks each year. Although consumers do “relish” their dogs at certain events-baseball games, barbecues, picnics, etc.-hot dogs are a favorite dinnertime meal for the family or a quick convenient snack when on the go. Quite simply, hot dogs are a staple of the American diet. When it comes to preparing a great-tasting hot dog, how you cook and dress it isn’t as important as the frank you choose. Besides the traditional all-beef variety, there are hot dogs for every taste bud, including turkey for the health conscious or ones with robust flavors that are perfect for the grill, such as the…read more
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Greek Pork Souvlaki
May 1, 2020 483 ViewsIngredients: 500 grams / 1 lb of pork in cubes 8 bamboo skewers ½ cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of vinegar (wine vinegar) 1 pinch Greek oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 large pita breads Greek yoghurt or Greek tzatziki Shredded salad of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, herbs etc. Directions: Cut the pork into small cubes and carefully thread onto the skewers. In a bowl place the olive oil, the wine vinegar, the oregano, the salt and the black pepper. Place the skewers with the pork in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Preheat your grill or barbeque. Place the souvlaki skewers over a medium heat and…read more
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Easy Steak Diane Recipe
April 25, 2020 1035 ViewsSteak Diane is a classical and tasty meat dish that is a classic in white-tablecloth restaurants and, to properly be served, must be prepared at table side. This presentation is a great way to impress your guests or perfect for that special romantic dinner! Ingredients: 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1-inch thick (about 1 1/4 lbs.) 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. brandy (optional) 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 lb. small mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots or green onions 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard Directions: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and…read more