Herb Butter for Steak Sandwiches

I was just making a simple good ole steak sandwich for my dinner. Nothing fancy. Just a little thin-sliced ribeye, some bell pepper, onion and cheese. It’s quick, and it’s easy and I like it. A lot. Usually I just slather the bread with mayonnaise. Why? Because I’m addicted to mayonnaise. But then I thought, this time… I’m doing something with a bit more flavor. Something that steps up my simple sandwich. And this equally-as-simple herb butter for steak sandwiches was born!

Herb Butter for Steak Sandwiches

I Actually Thought I Didn’t Need This

Herb butter for steak sandwiches… Do you need it? Yeah, actually, you do. The addition of a little dill and a little garlic really makes for a better sandwich. Neither flavor is overwhelming, but it adds just enough. And butter? Well, butter goes well with steak. Any time, be it on a thick-cut sirloin on a thin-cut ribeye for sandwiches.

Try my quick fix steak sandwiches made using the Cuisinart Griddler!

Herb Butter for Steak Sandwiches
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Herb Butter for Steak Sandwiches

A great addition to any steak sandwich!
Course Sandwich Spread
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, herbs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 22kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter unsalted. softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Apply to sandwich rolls and bake for a few minutes to toast the bread. Depending on the size of your rolls you can get 4 sandwiches out of one batch of the butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Smoked Hazelnut Butter

When I first came across the idea of using smoked hazelnuts in butter I knew exactly what I was going to use it for: baked sweet potatoes. I love sweet potatoes, and baking them like Russets is one of my favorite ways to serve them. Crunchy skin and creamy insides, they make for something different than the ‘usual’ baked potato side dish.

Smoked Hazelnut Butter

Great Crunch And Flavor

The smoked nuts add a nice light smoky flavor, and a little crunch. I often serve sweet potatoes with roasted pecans. The smoked hazelnuts are different than pecans. They are also great right off the smoker as a snack. Well, let them cool off a bit first of course.

I leave it up to you to decide how many smoked hazelnuts you want to add to the butter. I still wanted to taste the butter, so I didn’t overwhelm it with the nuts. I also added a few good sprinkles of Gorgonzola to my baked sweet potato. It was a great dish.

I used my Weber Smoker when I smoked the hazelnuts.

Smoked Hazelnut Butter
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Smoked Hazelnut Butter

When I first came across the idea of using smoked hazelnuts in butter I knew exactly what I was going to use it for: baked sweet potatoes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1035kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the nuts into a blender or chopper and pulse until the desired texture is achieved. I like mine pretty fine, but you may want more of a crunch.
  • Add butter and pulse. If too thick, add a little oil and pulse a few more times.
  • Season with salt and pulse a few more times.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 1035kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 1428mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 658mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Lemon Pepper Shake ‘n Bake

There’s something about me and coated baked pork chops. My mom made them when I was a kid and I loved them then. I make them now and I still love them. Sometimes I use the stuff right out of the box, and sometimes I make my own. Like this Lemon Pepper Shake ‘n Bake. Same wonderful coating as the classic, but with a wonderful kiss of citrusy lemony yumminess and a little bit of pepper. Lemon and pork go great together.

Lemon Pepper Shake 'n Bake

More Coating. More Better.

I’m not shy with the coating when I use my lemon pepper Shake ‘n Bake mix. I really like that lightly crunchy bread crumb goodness. I my chops all over. Sides too. Then I coat them one more time. I know, that’s probably a little excessive but I love it so!

Use a good lemon pepper seasoning. You want one that is perfectly balanced, no one flavor over-powering the other. That way you’ll end up with the best baked chops!

Also try my curry Shake ‘n Bake. Yes, curry.

Lemon Pepper Shake 'n Bake
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Lemon Pepper Shake ‘n Bake

A wonderful twist on a traditional baked pork chop coating.
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, pork chops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 466kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Curry Shake’N Bake

Instructions

Curry Shake’N Bake

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the oil and stir until the lumps are all gone.
  • Store in an air-right container for up to 2 months until ready to use.

For pork chops

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Rinse chops and pat dry.
  • Working in batches, transfer chops to a resealable bag.
  • Add lemon pepper Shake'n Bake mix.
  • Seal and shake to coat chops.
  • Shake off excess coating and transfer chops to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

For chicken

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Working in batches, transfer chicken pieces to a resealable bag.
  • Add lemon pepper Shake'n Bake mix.
  • Seal and shake to coat chicken.
  • Shake off excess coating and transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes for bone-in chicken or 20 minutes for boneless chicken until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 2340mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Deluxe Burger Sauce

I was making my standard burgers for dinner the other day. Nothing fancy. But I wanted a little something extra. Something to jazz them up a bit. They aren’t bad burgers to start with, nope. But some deluxe burger sauce might take them over the top, I figured. And I was right.

Deluxe Burger Sauce

A Well-Balanced Simple Sauce

If I had to come up with one word to describe this deluxe burger sauce I’d say ‘balanced’. It’s a little sweet. Oh and there’s a little heat. There are some classic burger flavors, too. And a little of that Unami thing. So a bit of everything. Nothing overpowering yet not boring. Great on a burger. That’s what I was after.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!

Also try my BBQ Thousand Island burger sauce.

Deluxe Burger Sauce
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Deluxe Burger Sauce

Balanced.
Course Burger Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Get Happy Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 101kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Spicy Remoulade Sauce

I do love dipping my fried shrimp in spicy cocktail sauce. But I also like something different, something… better. And this spicy remoulade sauce is it and then some. It’s got a little kick to it, form hot sauce, spicy Creole mustard and cayenne pepper. Lovely shallots join the party too. This is a great sauce and not just for dipping fantastic fried shrimp. Slather a bunch of it on a po boy sandwich and you’ve got a real treat!

Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Great Mustard Makes A Great Sauce

My favorite Creole mustard comes from Zatarain’s. It’s a nice coarse stone ground mustard with a wonderful vinegar kick to it. It’ll make you pucker up a bit. Hey, it’s mustard, not mayonnaise so you want that special zestiness! It really adds a lot to this spicy remoulade sauce.

Also try my red pepper remoulade sauce.

Spicy Remoulade Sauce
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Spicy Remoulade Sauce

I do love dipping my fried shrimp in spicy cocktail sauce. But I also like something different, something… better. And this spicy remoulade is it and then some.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 75kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
  • Whisk or stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

The Best Burger Sauce

This is my go-to, always-on-hand sauce for burgers. Sure, I’ll mix it up some times and use other sauces. But this one finds it’s way onto my burgers a lot. I consider it to be a somewhat grownup version of that famous special sauce you get at McDonald’s. And it couldn’t be any easier to make, using ingredients I often have on hand. For me, it’s the Best Burger Sauce there is.

The Best Burger Sauce

Perfectly Spicy

You can use any hot sauce you like. If I’m using this Best Burger Sauce on burgers I’m cooking for others, and I’m not sure if they like spicy foods, I use Cholula or Louisiana hot sauce. Neither is particularly spicy, but both add great flavor to the sauce. If you decide to leave out the heat, I’d recommend adding a pinch or two of Cajun seasoning or even Old Bay.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

The Best Burger Sauce
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The Best Burger Sauce

If you decide to leave out the hot sauce, I'd recommend adding a pinch or two of Cajun seasoning or even Old Bay.
Course Burger Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Copycat Freddy’s Burger Seasoning

Chances are, if I have a grill fired up, there’s going to be a smash burger in my near future. They are my go-to quick-and-easy dinner. Simple. Fast. And oh so good. I want my patties to be packed with flavor. This copycat Freddy’s burger seasoning is an absolutely fantastic way to add great flavor to any burger. This stuff is like magic. A little smoky earthiness. A little garlicky and onion-y. Salty sweet. Add a little or a lot to your next burgers and you’ll be happy.

Copycat Freddy's Burger Seasoning

My Bad. But Still Good.

Oops on me, I didn’t have any turmeric for my copycat Freddy’s burger seasoning. No problem. I used dry mustard instead. You’re just looking for something with a little earthiness to it. Cumin would be great too, but my wife is not quite the big cumin fan, so mustard it was.

Also try some Freddy’s fry seasoning and burger sauce!

Copycat Freddy's Burger Seasoning
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Copycat Freddy’s Burger Seasoning

Add a little or a lot to your next burgers and you'll be happy.
Course Burger Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 112kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Keep in an air-tight container until ready to use.
  • To serve, sprinkle on both sides of burger patties just before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11634mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1970IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Red Pepper Remoulade

If you’re looking for a easy-to-make remoulade that really shines with seafood, this red pepper remoulade is it. I used the remoulade on crab cakes, but it’d be perfect with shrimp too. Or as a dipping sauce for fried fish filets. It’s also great with other things, such as onion rings and yes, even French fries! It’s nice and creamy. It’s not spicy, but flavorful. It packs in a lot of flavor despite being incredibly easy to make.

Red Pepper Remoulade

Great On Sandwiches. Fantastic, Actually.

Another great use for red pepper remoulade? Yep, on roasted, grilled or fried shrimp po boy sandwiches. Burgers. Smear it all over those burger buns before serving. Man, that’s good eats!

If you prefer a spicier remoulade, substitute spicy chili sauce. Or just add a few pinches of dried red pepper flake or cayenne. Or just try my spicy remoulade instead!

Red Pepper Remoulade
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Red Pepper Remoulade

If you’re looking for a easy-to-make remoulade that really shines with seafood, this red pepper remoulade is it. 
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted red pepper, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 833kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Rachael Ray

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1631mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

BBQ Thousand Island Burger Sauce

I was looking for something a bit different, a change from my usual burger sauce. When I found this BBQ Thousand Island burger sauce I thought that it was a really interesting twist on a classic ‘special sauce’. The addition of chili sauce, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire really sets this sauce apart from the others. It’s different in a very good, tasty way. If you’re tried of using the ‘same ole’ stuff on your burgers, make this sauce. It’ll make your burgers decidedly better.

BBQ Thousand Island Burger Sauce

This is one Great Burger Sauce

I prefer a smoky sauce in my BBQ Thousand Island burger sauce. Usually. Sometimes I go the spicy route and add a BBQ sauce with a little kick. I do tend away from using a sweeter sauce, though. It’s your call of course as to which you use, but for me a sweet sauce just didn’t work out. Maybe it’s just me.

BBQ Thousand Island Burger Sauce
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BBQ Thousand Island Burger Sauce

I prefer a smoky sauce in my BBQ Thousand Island burger sauce.
Course Burger Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sauce
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least one hour before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce

Oh, me. What a lovely creamy nacho cheese sauce this is. So smooth. So cheesy. It’s absolutely wonderful by itself as a dip for chips. It’s crazy good on nachos. Spooned on burgers. Drizzled on tacos. Anything that needs cheese (which is practically everything) needs this sauce.

Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nachos Elevated

You can mix this sauce up by using different a cheese or even a mix of cheeses. Just don’t use that pre-shredded stuff. Although it has it’s uses, this isn’t it. That stuff has a coating that isn’t going to melt well. You’ll end up with a less-than-creamy nacho cheese sauce and that’s just not right.

Feel free to stir in some chopped chives, cooked crumbled bacon, or chopped chipotles in adobo sauce before serving.

This smooth (thanks to evaporated milk), delicious sauce would be great on potato chip nachos.

Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
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Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce

Feel free to stir in some chopped chives, cooked crumbled bacon, or chopped chipotles in adobo sauce before serving.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 177kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Empty the can of evaporate milk into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk in the cornstarch. Bring to a simmer, whisking often. Continue simmering and whisking until the sauce starts to thicken and is consistency of a thin clam chowder. Remove from heat.
  • Add the cheese and stir to melt. If you need, you can briefly the pan to the heat to help melt it.
  • Add the hot sauce, if using, and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.