Issue 003: Real Lovers Only

Hey Q-Crew!

The recipes I’ve shown you so far have been pretty quick and easy but this week is for the REAL lovers because these two recipes take some real time and effort. But I promise the pay off on this pan seared ribeye with pineapple ginger butter and truffle twice baked potato is sooooo worth it! These are the stars of any show.

This month’s theme is For The (Food) Lovers. Whether you’re making it for yourself, family, bae, gal or palentine’s, these recipes are an easy way to show someone (or a few people, I don’t judge) that y’all go together REAL BAD.

Pan Seared Ribeye with Pineapple Ginger Butter

Prep time: 6+ hours (most of it is marinating/resting time lol)

Cook time: 3-8 minutes

Servings: 2 (with likely leftovers)

Ingredients:

• 2 1-inch thick ribeye steaks
• Marinade:
  
  
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
• Pineapple Ginger Compound Butter
  
  
  • 1.5 sticks softened butter
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 thinly sliced scallion
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 tsp salt

Step 2: Pat your steaks with a paper towel on both sides to take off some of the moisture.

Step 4: Remove as much air as you can and seal the bag tightly. Marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 6: In a small mixing bowl, add the butter, minced onion, scallion, garlic, ginger paste, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and crushed pineapple.

Step 8: Place the compound butter into plastic wrap and roll into a rounded tube shape, sealing the ends.

Step 10: Remove the steaks from the fridge 1 hour before you’re ready to cook them to let them come up to room temperature.

Step 12: Sear the steak on both sides according to preference:

1.5-2 minutes per side for medium rare

2-2.5 minutes per side for medium

2.5-3 minutes per side for medium well

3-4 minutes per side for well done

NOTE: Thickness affects the timing. Thicker steaks will need more time.

Step 14: Remove the steak from the heat to a makeshift container of heavy duty aluminum foil and top with a slice of the pineapple butter.

Step 16: Serve with with side of choice and enjoy!

Roasted Garlic Truffle Twice Baked Potatoes

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes (most of it is baking time lol)

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 baking russet potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 4tbsp butter
• 2 tsp truffle oil
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt + more to sprinkle
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Step 2: Wrap the potatoes tightly in aluminum foil and poke a few shallow holes in the top with a fork or knife.

Step 4: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool long enough to safely handle with your hands. They should still be warm but NOT hot.

Step 6: Cut the tops off of the potatoes roughly a quarter of the way down. You should not be slicing it in half. Just a bit off the top.

Step 8: In the mixing bowl, add the butter, roasted garlic, truffle oil, and half and half and mash until creamy and smooth. Then mix in the salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese.

Step 10: Create a canoe with aluminum foil and wrap the potatoes snugly. Cover the skin but not the mashed topping.

Step 12: Let stand for 5 minutes then serve with any preferred topping, such as sour cream, scallions, bacon, etc.

Coming to Ko-fi This Week

For this week’s discussion we’re gonna touch on something controversial… how you like your steak. Don’t tussle, I know how people like to fight over their preferences. All steaks are equal over here! (I’m team medium rare though)