Blackened Buffalo Ribeye w/ Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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When cooking the steaks you will have intense smoke, make sure you have proper ventilation.

Ingredients

For the Ribeye:

  • 8-10 Ounce farm raised buffalo ribeye steaks
  • ¼ pound unsalted butter (melted)
  • Galena’mite Blasting Powder

For the Salsa:

  • 4-5 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 3 cloves diced garlic
  • Juice from 1 fresh lime
  • Juice from 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 – 3 cups cooked black beans
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Ground cumin, to taste
  • Chipotles in Adobo, to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil

 

Instructions

For the Ribeye:

Take ribeyes and brush with melted butter, then dust with Galena’mite Blasting Powder, place ribeyes into skillet pressing down (you will have intense smoke, make sure you have proper venting). Let ribeyes cook approximately 2-3 minutes, then turn over. Blacken this side until done approximately 2-3 minutes more. Should be medium rare to medium. Cook a little more if you desire medium to medium well.

 For the Salsa:

With a sharp knife remove corn kernels from cob, preheat saute’ pan over high heat, add fresh corn and drizzle olive oil. Tossing mixture continuously so not to burn. When corn is roasted (approximately 4-5 minutes) add in onion and garlic and tomatoes, continue to cook 2-3 minutes, then add in black beans, apple cider vinegar, lemon and lime juice, let mixture cook 2-3 minutes. Then add in 2 tablespoons chipotles in adobo, pinch of cumin, salt and pepper to taste and finish with fresh cilantro.

To Finish the Plate:

Take a large dinner plate, spoon salsa into center (approximately 1 cup). Then take blackened ribeye and place towards edge, or you may cut the ribeye into 1 inch strips and fan across salsa, garnish plate with fresh cilantro.

 

Transplanted Sriracha Sauce

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A table condiment to similar to ketchup–but much more pungent–sriracha sauce is named after a seaside town in Thailand. Increasingly popular, this sauce is found on the tables of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants all over North America. Fresh red chiles are the key to the flavor of this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh red serrano, cayenne, Thai, or chile de arbol chiles, stems removed

  • 2 1/2 cups rice vinegar (substitute white distilled vinegar)

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

Remove the stems from the chiles. Place the chiles and vinegar in a saucepan and heat to boiling. Turn off the heat and add the sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Place the saucepan contents in a food processor or blender and puree until a smooth thin-paste consistency. Add additional rice vinegar if the mixture is too thick. Allow the mixture to steep for several hours, place in glass containers, and refrigerate. The consistency should be slightly thinner than ketchup.

 

Optional: Strain the sauce through sieve and discard the solids for a smooth, seedless consistency.

 

Hot Habanero Mango Bulgue Salad

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Mango and habanero offer a tantalizing salad combination. As always, be judicious with your use of the world’s hottest chile — remember you can always add more, but it’s hard to take away the heat if you add too much.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat

  • 1 3/4 cup boiling water

  • 2 mangoes, peeled, seeded and diced

  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded

  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips

  • 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced

  • 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

  • 3/4 cup diced papaya

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 cup sweet rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chile oil

  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1/8 teaspoon pressed garlic

  • 1/4 habanero chile, seeds and stem removed, minced (or more to taste)

Instructions

Place the bulgur and boiling water in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover the dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes to hydrate. Remove the bulgur from the microwave and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, place the mangoes, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, and onion.

Put all of the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Add the cooled-down bulgur to the vegetable bowl, then pour the dressing over the entire mixture. Stir gently to coat and serve immediately.

Horseradish-Cilatro Tomato Vinaigrette

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Horseradish is often overlooked as a viable hot and spicy ingredient. However, any one who has ever eaten something prepared with a healthy helping of horseradish will attest to its hot and potent powers! This recipe is an adaptation of a classic from the Horseradish Information Council. Serve over any prepared salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh roma tomatoes, peeled and seeded

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon habanero powder

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender jar. Blend until smooth. While the blender is still running, slowly add the olive oil until the dressing is well combined and thick. Cover and leave at room temperature.

Santa Fe Serrano Dressing

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It is necessary to make small batches of this dressing because the avocado will discolor slightly on the second day; however, it is so good and so versatile, that it probably won’t last that long anyway. We have found that using Champagne vinegar adds zest without the harshness associated with other types of vinegars. For a tasty and unusual touch, serve the dressing over cooked chilled vegetables, such as fresh asparagus or artichokes.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seed removed, and cut into quarters

  • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 cup unflavored low-fat yogurt or sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 fresh serrano chile, seeds and stem removed

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until thoroughly mixed. If the dressing seems too thick, add more water or yogurt. Use as soon as possible; store, covered tightly in the refrigerator until ready to use.