KITCHEN TIPS: COFFEE RUBBED KC STRIPS

For years I've been adding a little coffee to my beef based creations. It boosts the flavor without a lot of unnecessary sodium. So, I guess it was only a matter of time before I picked-up on the new coffee-rub trend. I  like  layers of flavor. Nevertheless, at times less is more.




Try this...

About an hour before grilling, sprinkle a little coffee onto your raw steaks (I used KC Strips), add a couple of drips of olive oil and rub. Sounds fun, huh? Flip the steak over and repeat.

Grill your steaks!

















Add some Onion or Garlic to butter. It's as easy as mincing onion or garlic into a small microwave safe filled with butter or margarine. Zap it in the microwave and drizzle atop your steaks. )Health Tip:Don't use the real butter. Get the one made from Olive Oil so you can at least feel you've attempted healthy). 

Cook some asparagus on that grill and you have a delicious summer meal without all the indoor heat! Enjoy!

NIBLETS: GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN at JASON'S DELI

Fresh, clean, with a neighborly atmosphere, and best of all friendly to the gluten sensitive and vegetarian patron. Jason's Deli will make the sandwich of your choice on gluten-free bread for only .50 cents more than the regular menu price.

Gluten-Free Served Wrapped

Fast and delicious, it's all spelled out on a special menu for the gluten sensitive or vegetarian diet. Jason's Deli: Gluten Sensitive Menu and Jason's Deli Vegetarian Menu. Although they point out the fact that they are not a gluten-free restaurant, the gluten-free sandwiches are made with and abundance of caution and delivered to your table tightly wrapped. 

Papa Joe on Gluten -Free Bread

The sandwiches are stacked high with a generous amount of meat and fixings.  I had the Papa Joe,  which consists of a pesto spread, asiago,  carved turkey, and Italian tomatoes seasoned with loads of oregano all piled onto lightly toasted bread.

The restaurant in Springfield, MO is immaculate with a very friendly staff. The salad bar appears fresh and well-maintained. They offer a wide selection of soups and sandwiches and free soft serve dessert is available if you dine-in.
                                                                                                     

 Jason's Deli Regular Menu

Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich on Regular Bread

NIBLETS: GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA at PAPA MURPHY'S

Chicken & Artichoke Gluten-Free Pizza

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake gluten-free pizza is a winner. By using Udi's pre-made gluten-free crusts they avoid another level of cross contamination. Competitors that make their own crusts are at a greater risk of minute bits of gluten finding its way into their gluten-free creations.


Papa Murphy's uses Udi' gluten-free crust and their own fresh toppings. This is a very allergy conscious company with an extensive description  online of a variety of possible allergens a customer might find in their specific recipes.

It's delicious! 

Papa Murphy's Allergen Information!