The Biker eNews Grill
February 2009 Edition

By Chef FatBoy

Happy Valentines Day and welcome to "The Biker eNews Grill" where you'll find the very best in Biker food recipes by Bikers for Bikers. Each Month we'll post some of my own recipes and those received from Bikers all over the world and to celebrate Valentines Day this month we're posting all the recipes we received from you, because they're special to you and those you love and Melody has great Desserts to share with you too, get ready for good time!! Happy Valentines Day!

Hey! Join in the fun, send me your favorite recipes and we'll get them posted here for all to see and try. Please e-mail them to: fatboy@chef-fatboy.com and while you're at it, check out my website at: www.chef-fatboy.com for more wonderful Biker recipes and more. Oh! If you're into Wild Game stop by and see Old Grizzly Pete's tab, where there's always something good to eat. You'll be glad you did and so will I. .

Ride safe and always EAT WELL!

Chef FatBoy & Melody

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Lovers Flank Steak
Submitted by: Art Battle, CT

Ingredients:
One 12-ounce jar orange marmalade
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons A-1 steak sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds flank steak
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix 'em up well. Set aside 1 cup of the marinade (see step #3 & #4) and add the flank steak to the remaining marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat your BBQ grill so it's pretty darn hot. Toss the steak on the grill pour some of the marinade on top. After a minute to get a good sear, flip the flank steak over and pour a bit more of the marinade on that side. Discard any leftover marinade (since it had been on raw meat). Turn the BBQ burner down to medium. Flip again after 4 more minutes, and then remove after 4 additional minutes. This will be fairly rare; add a 1-2 minutes per side for more well done. While you let the flank steak sit for 5 minutes, microwave the cup of marinade that you put aside earlier so it is good-n-hot. Spread half of the marinade across the steak and cut again the grain into thin slices. Provide the last of the marinade for those that want a little extra on their pieces, and start chowing down!


Southwest Steak
Submitted by: Phil McGeorge, GA.

Ingredients :
2 sirloin steaks or your favorite cut
4 shakes blackened steak seasoning
1/2 cup red peppers julienne cut
1/2 cup green peppers julienne cut
1 cup yellow onion julienne cut
Butter as needed Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic granulated, to taste
1 slice Cheddar cheese
1 slice Monterey jack cheese sliced

Directions:
Preheat skillet or grill to 550 degrees F. Shake blackened steak seasoning on to one side of meat and grill to desired doneness, turning halfway on grill between "flips" to achieve "diamond" grill marks. While steak is cooking, cut onions and peppers. Melt butter and sauté onions and peppers. Season with salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce heat and hold until steak is cooked. For final minute of steak cooking, top with cheese slices. Plate for service with onions and peppers and serve with your favorite side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes and garlic bread.


Barbecued Rib Roast
Submitted by: Steve Scoval. MO.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
1 (6 to 8 pound) boneless beef rib roast
Marinade (recipe follows)
Mesquite or oak chips
Savory Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
Additional lemon-pepper seasoning
Marinade:
3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups Burgundy or other dry red wine
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 small onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed

Directions:
Combine all ingredients, stirring marinade well. Yield: 6 cups

Savory Barbecue Sauce:
2 cups reserved marinade
2 cups beer
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup plus
2 tablespoons seasoning blend
Combine all ingredients, stirring sauce well. Yield: 5 cups

Directions:
Rub 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning over surface of roast. Place roast in a large shallow container; pour marinade over roast. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours, turning roast occasionally. Soak mesquite chips in water to cover for at least 1 hour. Drain and set aside. Remove roast from marinade, reserving 2 cups marinade for use in Savory Barbecue Sauce. Rub remaining 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning over surface of roast. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast, making sure it does not touch fat. Set roast aside. Prepare fire in a covered grill; let burn until coals are gray. Rake coals to one end of grill; place wood chips over hot coals. Place roast at opposite end; cover with lid. Grill over indirect heat 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer registers 140 degrees (rare). Baste every hour with Savory Barbecue Sauce. Sprinkle roast with additional lemon-pepper seasoning. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Yield: 12 to 16 servings


Grilled Brisket with Panhandle Barbecue Sauce
Submitted by: Al Miller, FL.

Ingredients:
1 (4 to 5 pound) beef brisket
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
Panhandle Barbeque Sauce (recipe to follow)
Panhandle Barbecue Sauce:
1 (28 ounce) bottle catsup
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring well; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer sauce, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: about 3 1/2 cups Sprinkle brisket with garlic salt and pepper. Wrap brisket in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Prepare fire in a covered grill. Place brisket on grill. Cover with lid, and open vent. Grill over low coals 2 hours or until very tender. To serve, diagonally slice brisket across grain into thin slices. Serve with Panhandle Barbecue Sauce. Yield: 12 servings


Dale's Saucy Oven Barbecued Steak
Submitted by: Dale Hayman, TN.

Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet; add steak, and brown evenly on both sides. Transfer steak to a 2 quart shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients, stirring well; pour over steak. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Yield: 6 to 8 servings


Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
Submitted by: Kurt Foset, ME.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/3 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon plus
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon catsup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried whole basil
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Dash of ground cloves
4 pounds beef short ribs

Directions:
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add chopped onions, and sauté' until onion is tender. Add flour, stirring well. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add apple cider, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in remaining ingredients except ribs. Remove sauce from heat, and set aside. Cut ribs into serving size pieces, and grill over low coals 1 hour and 10 minutes. Baste ribs with sauce, and grill an additional 20 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Turn and baste frequently with sauce. Serve ribs with remaining sauce. Yield: 4 servings


Mustard Glazed Pork Ribs
Submitted by: Mary Wright, UT.

Ingredients:
6 pounds pork ribs
Vegetable oil
Mustard Rub:
1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Mustard Glaze:
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions:
One day in advance- coat ribs lightly with oil and apply rub. Refrigerate overnight (12-16 hours). Next day smoke ribs at 200-220F for 4-5 hours. Apply glaze 20 minutes before removing from pit. Makes 6 servings.


Spiced Pork Ribs
Submitted by: Lou Wilson, KY.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 cup orange juice
1 rack pork spareribs, cut in half

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the brown sugar, ginger, cayenne, clove, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, pepper, salt, and lime zest; set aside. Squeeze the limes, and add the juice to the orange juice. Rub the ribs well with the spice mixture. Place into a glass baking dish, and pour in the juice. Cover the dish, and bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes. Uncover, then continue cooking until nicely colored, 20 to 30 minutes more. Brush the ribs with the pan juices a few times while they are cooking.


Helen's Pork Chops
Submitted by: Bill McFarlane, CT.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
6 boneless pork chops

Directions:
In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Set aside some of the mixture in a separate bowl for marinating during cooking. Pierce the pork chops on both sides with a fork, place in a large resealable plastic bag, and cover with the remaining marinade mixture. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours. Preheat the grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill pork chops 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, marinating often with the reserved portion of the marinade.


Cola Onion Pork Chops
Submitted by: John Baker, ILL.

Ingredients:
3 thick cut boneless pork chops
1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the pork chops in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour the cola over them, and sprinkle with onion soup mix. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn over, and continue baking for another 30 minutes, until sauce is thickened and chops are fork tender.


Jim's Garlic-Roasted Ham
Submitted by: Jim Pippin, AL.

Ingredients:
1 (3 to 4-pound) center-cut cooked ham*
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Heat oven to 300*F. Peel and slice garlic. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut slits in ham roast. Insert garlic slices into slits. Stir together molasses and pepper in small bowl. Spread molasses mixture over ham. Wrap ham with heavy-duty foil. Place foil-wrapped ham in roasting pan. Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until internal temperature as measured with a meat thermometer is 140*F. Serve warm or refrigerate until completely chilled. Slice for sandwiches or cube for salads or main dishes. Makes 10 to 14 servings.


Italian Pork Chops
Submitted by: Rocco Arcioli, MASS.

Ingredients:
3 cups crushed saltine crackers
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian-style seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup butter, melted
6 pork chops

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well. Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).


Sara's Crock Pot Pasta
Submitted by: Sara James, SC.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tbsp. dry onions
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
3 c. tomato juice
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, broken in pieces

Directions:
Brown ground beef in skillet. Place in crock pot. Add all remaining ingredients (except dry spaghetti) and stir together. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours. Add dry spaghetti and stir in. Cook on high for 1 hour more.


Sara's Crock Pot Lasagne
Submitted by: Sara James, SC.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. pepperoni slices
1 lb. hamburger
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 can mushrooms
1 pkg. noodles
1 lg. jar pizza sauce
1 lg. jar spaghetti sauce
1 pkg. each shredded Colby & Mozzarella cheese


Directions:
Cook together hamburger, onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Layer this with the rest of the ingredients in the crock pot. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours.


Sara's Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole
Submitted by: Sara James, SC.

Ingredients:
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1- 28 oz can peeled tomatoes, in thick tomato puree
1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb bow-tie pasta or fettuccine, freshly cooked
1- 10 oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed to remove excess moisture
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic, stirring often to break up lumps, until the meat loses its pink color, about 5 minutes. Tilt the pan to drain off excess fat, then transfer the beef mixture to a3.5-qt slow cooker. Add the tomatoes with their puree, the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and pepper, stirring to break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon. Cover and slow cook for 7 to 8 hours on low. Skim the fat from the surface of the meat sauce. Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach, and ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, and slow cook for 5 more minutes.


Mickey's Turkey Crunch Casserole
Submitted by: Mike "Mickey" Raines, WA.

Ingredients:
1 to 2 lbs. cooked ground turkey
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
2 (10 ounce) mushroom soup (or chicken)
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups French fried onion rings
1 (9 ounce) chow mein noodles

Directions:
Sauté onion and celery in small amount of oil. Mix soups with milk, add onion, celery, mushrooms, pimentoes and turkey. Place into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle onion rings and noodles over top of casserole. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 35 minutes.


Desserts from Melody:

Strawberry Pie

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions:
In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir in small amount of milk mixture into yolks, then return all to saucepan. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 20 minutes. Pour into pie shell; chill several hours until firm. Whip cream and sugar; spread half over pie filling. Arrange berries on cream. Dollop or pipe remaining cream around edge of pie.


Corn Meal Fruit Cake Submitted by: Jenny Curtis, KY.

Ingredients:
Fruit:
6 cups sliced ripe pears (about 6 medium)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur
OR 1/2 cup water + 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Topping:
1/4 cup Quaker or Aunt Jemima Corn Meal
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:
Heat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine pears, water, liqueur, 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Spoon into an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine corn meal, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, almonds, baking powder and salt; using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and milk; stir into cornmeal mixture until moistened. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto hot fruit mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. 9 servings.


Grandma Dora's Cake

Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups milk
4 eggs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan. Line a second 10x15 inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/4 cup oil, 1 1/2 cup milk and 4 eggs. Beat 4 minutes on high speed. Divide batter into the two 10x15 inch pans. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk, shortening, butter, vanilla and flour. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, or until it achieves the consistency of whipped cream. Spread filling over the layer in the greased pan. Loosen the sides of the other layer by running a knife around the edge between the cake and the pan. Flip the cake onto the frosted layer. Remove the pan and parchment paper from the top layer and serve.


Grandma Coffey's Apricot Cream Fried Pies
Makes 1 1/2 dozen.

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups water
1 (6 ounce) package dried apricots
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
Vegetable oil

Directions:
Bring 1 1/3 cups water and apricots to a boil over medium heat. Cook 30 minutes; drain. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Cool completely. Process sugar and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add apricots; pulse 2 to 3 times or until blended. Roll piecrusts into 12-inch circles; cut each crust into 9 (4-inch) circles. Spoon 2 rounded teaspoonsful apricot mixture onto half of each pastry circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over fruit mixture, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork dipped in flour. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet; heat to 350 degrees F. Fry pies, in batches, 2 minutes on each side. NOTE: Pies may be baked on lightly greased baking sheets at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes.


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