Easy Chef Recipes

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 [...]

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 [...]

This is a very good marinade for turkey or chicken fajitas. 1/4 cup Mexican lime juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or fruit vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Stir all ingredients together in a nonreactive bowl. Rinse 1 pound boneless turkey or chicken pieces, then pat dry. Pour marinade [...]

1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup canola oil3 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley1 teaspoon dried oreganoKosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black peppercorns, to taste Combine orange juice, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Whisk in the oil a little at a [...]

This makes enough for about 10 barbecues. It freezes well and makes a great gift too. 6 cups tomato sauce, homemade or commercial 3 cups mild chili sauce, homemade or commercial 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup liquid hickory smoke (available in supermarkets) 6 tablespoons molasses 3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, [...]