Weekly Favorites 07/15/18 to 07/21/18

Another new batch of favorite food and restaurant articles!

Easy Protein Pancakes - via Maune Legacy

Don't get me wrong, I love pancakes for breakfast, especially smothered in whipped cream, macerated strawberries, and maple syrup. But sometimes, I think it would be nice to get a little bit more nutrients out of them. This pancake recipe, packs an extra punch of protein!

Need healthy breakfast recipes? I’ve finished my series of 12 healthy #protein #breakfast recipes and these easy protein pancakes are a favorite! Check them out here >>> https://t.co/zQTrxfhIW7<<< #healthyrecipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Foodie #recipeblog #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/kDnNDhkHNy

— Jennifer Maune (@jennifer_maune) July 18, 2018

Foodie Girl Chicago - via Kitchen Thyme

At first glance, I was drawn to the idea that this is a blog featuring bloggers, kind of like what I'm doing here! But then, I looked at the recipes Foodie Girl Chicago is writing. These all look amazing! The Lamb Meatball Gyro Bowl and the Mexican Street Corn Pasta were instant winners for me! I'm going to be back, visiting Foodie Girl Chicago's page to look for more!

Today's featured Kitchen Thyme Food Blogger is Kathryn from @UrbanFoodieKtch! Check out her recipes! #foodblogger #recipes
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— Kitchen Thyme (@kitchenthyme1) July 17, 2018

Couscous Salad with Mixed Beans, Feta Cheese and Olives - via Green Lentil

I really need to start eating better. The trouble is, a lot of healthy food just doesn't sounds good to me, most of the time. This Couscous Salad on the other hand, sounds like something I could without hesitation. Maybe it's the fact that the salad in the picture is smothered in feta, a small weakness of mine. Either way, I am going to be eating this!

Our recipe for couscous salad with mixed beans, feta cheese and olives is now on the blog, https://t.co/ULuM5OPWoY #recipe #food #healthy #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #foodlover #foodblog #foodblogger #vegetarian #delicious #yum #hungry #lunch pic.twitter.com/bomxRUm1u2

— Green lentil (@green_lentil_uk) July 17, 2018

Tomahawk Steak - Reverse Sear - via Shakey Eats

Look, if you haven't tried out the reverse sear method for grilling steaks, you need to stop waiting on get right to it. I was hesitant at first. Steaks are expensive, and I really didn't want to through money away with an unfamiliar cooking method. As long you as you a decent grasp of grilling meat or cooking them in a pan over the stove top, it's hard to mess this up. It's all about indirect heat anyway. Shakey Eats even gives it an added shot of butter if you needed any extra coaxing!

How I reverse seared a tomahawk steak.https://t.co/35F1hBOUf9#tomahawk #steak #meat #reversesear #Foodie #food #Londonfood #foodblog #blogger #londonfoodie #foodblogger #ukblogger #foodiechats @BloggersTribe @QualityBlogRT #bloggersblast #loveblogs #BBlogRT #keepdining pic.twitter.com/9GObPBaxu1

— Steve Shakeshaft (@ShakeyEats) July 22, 2018

 Saint Arnold Beer Garden Now Open for Houston Brewery Tourists - via Ronnie Crocker

This is cool. I've been a fan of these guys for as long as I can remember. Opening their new location was a big deal back in 2009, and they have continued to grow it. Now, with another expansion with a beer garden right next door, this is just another reason beer travelers and tourists to stop by and check out the brewery!

#BeerTourism is a thing. I visit breweries when I travel. This new beer garden puts @SaintArnold into an elite league. https://t.co/eRYBLmaLN0

— Ronnie Crocker (@rcrocker) July 22, 2018

Reverse Seared New York Strip

Reverse seared New York Strip!

One of my favorite meals is steak night! Last Saturday night was a rainy, Houston night, so what could be better than a steak and a movie at home? A creature of habit, I usually cook a steak the steak the same way each time. The same seasoning, the same sides, the same method. A good steak doesn't come cheap, so why take a chance and risk getting it wrong?




I have been hearing a lot about the "reverse sear method," when it comes to grilling meats, especially steaks. I decided to take a leap of faith with the two New York Strips I had picked up and try it out. I'm not sure that I'll ever go back. The cooking time is a little longer, but well worth the wait. The color is consistent throughout and melts like butter.

Grill the steak over indirect heat.

Conventional wisdom would tell you that a good sear when a piece of meat first lands on the grill will lock the juices in. The reverse sear does the same thing, but better. Since the meat is not over direct heat, the juices don't ever have a chance to cook out, making for a more tender, juicier steak.




Enough of me talking about it, let's cook!




The Recipe:

• 2 New York Strips
• Steak Seasoning (Cavender's has always been my go to)

Prepare a charcoal grill. For tips on setting up your grill visit here. The fire should be built on one side of the grill, so that the steak can cook over indirect heat.

Grill the steak of indirect heat

Season the steak and let sit out at room temperature. This will allow the steak to cook more evenly. 

Finish the steak over the fire.

The idea of the "reverse sear method" is to cook the steak before it goes over the flame, leaving it to sear at the very end. Place the seasoned steak on the grill, opposite from the fire. I cooked my steak 6 to 7 minutes per side over indirect heat, before searing it about a minute per side over the fire. This still allowed for a nice medium rare dark pink color that was consistent throughout. This steak was delicious and I cannot wait to repeat the experience!

Happy eating!