Grilled Pepper Steak And Mozzarella On Baguette Food

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Put the flank steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the thickest part is 3/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the rosemary and garlic. Let sit 10 minutes before grilling.
• Meanwhile, slice the larger tomatoes into wedges and halve the smaller tomatoes. Place in a medium bowl and add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Oil the grill grates. Grill the steak until well marked, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Spoon the tomatoes and their juices onto plates and add the mozzarella. Slice the steak against the grain and add to the plates. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with pepper and top with basil.

GRILLED CHEESE AND VEGETABLE BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Toss onions with 1/4 cup dressing in medium microwaveable bowl; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, peppers and mozzarella; mix lightly.
• Brush remaining dressing evenly onto cut sides of baguette; cover bottom half with provolone, spinach and onion mixture.
• Broil both halves, 6 inches from heat, 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Cover bottom half of baguette with top of baguette. Cut into pieces to serve.

GRILLED PEPPERED STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the pepper, onion salt, garlic salt and, if desired, paprika Rub onto both sides of steaks. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 8-10 minutes on each side.

PEPPERONI GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Mash the butter with the Parmesan, garlic, parsley and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
• On a work surface, lay out 4 slices bread. Top each piece of bread with 2 slices mozzarella, 6 slices pepperoni, 1 more slice mozzarella and another slice of bread. Spread some of the herb butter on each sandwich.
• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sandwiches in batches as needed over medium-low heat until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with salt.

GRILLED BAGUETTES WITH SEASONED BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in small saucepan. Once the oil begins to warm, whisk in crab boil seasoning. Bring the mixture up to a simmer and when it starts to foam, remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
• Process the butter in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the seasoned olive oil and a pinch of salt, the lemon zest, and process until blended well.
• Purchase your favorite baguettes, slice lengthwise. Place baguettes over medium heat on the grill, cook on each side until a golden brown color is achieved. Remove from grill, slather with seasoned butter, cut and serve with grilled linguica sausage.
• Cook's note: The seasoned butter can be refrigerated for 1 week and frozen for up to 6 months. Refrigerate until just firm enough to shape into a log roll. Put an 18-inch sheet of foil on work surface. Lay the butter down the center of the foil, forming a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Wrap in foil and twist the ends to make a sealed log, like a tootsie roll. Remove your seasoned butter from the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature before using.

BBQ GRILLED PEPPER STEAK FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix dressing and garlic until blended. Pour 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) barbecue sauce into medium microwaveable bowl; reserve for later use.
• Make shallow cross-cuts in both sides of steak; grill 5 to 7 min. or until done, turning and brushing with remaining barbecue sauce for the last 2 min. Transfer steak to cutting board; cover loosely with foil.
• Add peppers to grill; brush with half the dressing mixture. Grill 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender, turning and brushing with remaining dressing mixture after 3 min. Transfer to cutting board.
• Microwave reserved barbecue sauce on HIGH 30 sec. or until heated through. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices, then cut peppers into thin strips. Add meat and peppers to barbecue sauce; toss until evenly coated.