If you find yourself in the presence of a beautifully grilled steak sometime this week, you might want to pair it with a fresh, cold, crisp salad.

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad1 cup water1/2 cup distilled white vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. herb de provenceCoarse or ground Himalayan pink salt (I get mine at Costco) and fresh coarse ground pepper, to taste3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (If you use English cucumbers, you don’t have to peel them)3…

I thought we better grill a classic, beautiful steak before the name change.

Grilled Tomahawk Rib-Eye1 bone-in cowboy-cut tomahawk ribeye steak 2″ thick2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for basting2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, more for garnish2 cloves garlic, mincedGarlic salt and fresh ground black pepper to tasteCayenne pepper to tasteChopped green scallions, for garnishTrim excess fat from steaks, pat dry, liberally rub-in dry seasonings,…

From the Urban Dictionary: Spatchcock…the act of striking a male in the genitals with a spatula. Who knew? I thought it meant flattening out a chicken.

Spatchcocked Smoked Chicken with Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce1 3-4 pound whole fryer chickenOlive oil2-3 Tablespoons Homemade Sweet BBQ Rub (recipe below)1/2 cup Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce (recipe below)Place your chicken breast side down on a large cutting board. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut up both sides of the back bone, from tail to neck. Remove…