Easy Chef Recipes

1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing12 ounces beer1 large onion, mincedJuice of 3 Mexican limes3 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons ground cumin1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon cayenne1 bay leaf

1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce1/2 cup lime juice2 tablespoons lime zest1/2 cup cider vinegar5 cloves garlic, peeled1 cup cilantro1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon black pepper1 cup olive oil Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over your favorite meat (chicken, pork, or beef) and let marinate at least six hours.

Enough to marinate a 1 or 2 pound steak. 1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon Trader Joe’s barbecue seasoning or your choiceDash of freshly ground pepper Place all ingredients in a 1 gallon zip lock bag, mixing well. Add steak and freeze overnight. Defrost steak in refrigerator [...]

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon brown sugarA generous pinch of kosher or sea saltGround black pepper2 scallions chopped1 pound salmon fillet Combine all ingredients except salmon. Put salmon in a small baking dish, and pour half the marinade over the fish. Reserve the rest of the marinade for basting during grilling. Place [...]

I use this all the time and it works with any kind of meat. I especially like it with sirloin, and like to marinate overnight for added flavor. Brush marinade over veggies also when cooking. 3/4 cup oil1/2 cup honey3 tablespoons vinegar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 1/2 teaspoons [...]