I was talking to my cousin, Kim, and asked her what her favorite meal was. She asked me why? I told her I was blank on what to do my column on. She said her favorite recipe was corn souffle. With that being said, I thought I'd add my favorite steak marinade and a delicious green bean recipe.
It's the perfect weather for firing up the grill. My family loves to grill and relax outside. I hope y’all do too!! Enjoy!
Green Bean Bundles
4 cans of whole green beans (I buy the Walmart brand because they aren't as soft.)
1 bottle Catalina dressing
1 pound bacon (I buy the leaner bacon. You can get the center cut for less fat.)
Tony Chachere's creole seasoning
salt and pepper
toothpicks
Drain beans. Cut bacon in half. Take 5 to 6 beans and put them in a bunch, wrap with one piece of bacon. Insert toothpick. Depending on how many people you are feeding, I used four cans of beans and one package of bacon for our dinner party. Usually it is two bundles per person.
I then put my bundles in a large bowl, just stack them on top of eat other. As I stack, I use my seasonings, not a lot but just lightly. I then cover my bundles with dressing. At least half the bottle, if not more. Put in the frig overnight.
Preheat oven to 350, use a baking sheet, and lay them out close together. Use more seasoning, and then make sure they all have dressing on them. I usually just spoon the dressing over them. Bake until the bacon is done. It takes about 35 to 40 minutes.
Corn Souffle
3 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/8 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups fresh or frozen and thawed yellow corn
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar at medium speed until lightened, 3 minutes. Add the flour, salt and baking powder and continue to beat for 3 minutes. Stir in the cream, corn and melted butter until combined.
The Best Steak Marinade
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Instructions Checklist
Step 1
Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook's Note
Marinate steaks for at least 2 hours for best flavor.
