The Historic Cattlemen's Steakhouse

Every town has one of those places, the one you "have" to go to.  Often they get all hyped up and you end up disappointed in the end.  Cattlemen's is NOT one of those places.

Cattlemen's is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year.  There is a good reason it's still in business after 100 years: great food, pure and simple.

Cattlemen's is still located in its original building on Agnew St in Stockyards City. The walls are dark panelled, the booths are deep red and there's a whole lot of cowboys stoppin' in for "supper"

Dinner is plain and simple:

House Salad with House Dressing

a ranch-like dressing but "more creamy and less salty" (this is what I was told, since I'm not really a salad dressing kind of girl)

Husband ordered Shrimp and Mashed Potatoes.  The Shrimp were lightly coated and perfectly seasoned.  Husband rated them 4/5 stars.  

I went for my favorite cut - the Rib Eye.

This was the best steak in my recent memory.  It was perfectly cut and perfectly cooked to Medium Rare +.  Melt in your mouth perfection. The steak was perfect on it's own, but once they added the Au Jus Wow!  Too good for words. 5/5 stars!

And who can forget the rolls...mmm

Our dinner companions. 

 If you're in the mood for a great steak Cattlemen's is a must.

The history is an added bonus.

Muffin Madness!

Sometimes a girl just wants to BAKE!

With a surplus of Bananas & Carrots, I decided Muffins were in order.

First up  

Experimental Carrot

The Deets

1 1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Canola Oil

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

3 Eggs

3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Salt

5 Cups carrot (shred in food processor) 

1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Mix it all together

Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes

Now for what I'm known for

BANANA Flax Muffins

The Deets 

3/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup (1 stick) Butter - real Butter

2 Eggs

6 Ripe Bananas 

1/2 Cup Milk

1 tsp Pure Vanilla

2 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 Cup Flax Seeds

1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Mix it up

Bake @350 for 35 Minutes

The Verdict:

 The Carrot were a hit. I gotta say I was really surprised how great they were, I'll be adding those to my regular arsenal!

The Banana Flax weren't my best ever, but they were still Yummolisious 

Flat Tire Burgers

Sometimes you just need a good Burger.
Last week we decided to try Flat Tire Burgers at 318 E Ayers in Edmond
It's a great collegey (yes I just made up a word) joint with great service, great food & good prices.

We started off with Fried Pickles

(Can you tell we couldn't wait for the camera to begin sampling)

You may not know this but I LOVE Pickles!

Ever since I can remember they've been one of my favorite snacks.

When I was in college there was this bowling alley dive cafe that served a basket of Pickles with Ranch Dressing with your order. It was Amazingly Delicious!

Back to the Pickles at hand Flat Tire's Fried Pickles

Honestly, they were just OK.

I'd rate them 3/5

The breading was a little thick & had too much pepper for my taste

But it was still fun to try something different

If you're checking out Flat Tire I would definitely give them a try.

Husband Ordered a Chocolate Milkshake & a Jalapeno Burger

He is a Chocolate Milkshake Connoisseur & rated it as "good"

The Jalapeno Burger got Rave Reviews!

He said it was the best burger he'd had in a long time.

I ordered the Guacamole Burger on a whole wheat bun

Let me just say, this is the best burger I've had in a very long time.

From Bun to Burger 5/5

The Bun was soft & grainy (Grainy as in I could taste the whole grains)

The Burger Juicy & Flavorful

The toppings Fresh & Delish

The only thing that could have made it better was a little more guac.

We had good food & good service at a good price.

& as a bonus we watched Boise State kick VT's butt! 

Go Broncos!

If you're in the mood for a burger, you really should check out Flat Tire Burgers

Rainy Day Breakfast

I love a good rainy Sunday

Rainy Sundays call for special Breakfast

This morning I made Husband's favorite - Monkeybread-

The Deets

(My take on the MIL's Recipe)
{MIL = mother-in-law}

The "Rolls"

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury is my fav)

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Sugar

1 tsp (or so) of Cinnamon

(Mix sugars & cinnamon for dipping)

3 TBS Butter

Icing

1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

1 TBS Milk

1/2 tsp Vanilla

Directions

Cut Biscuits into quarters

Dip in Butter

Roll in Cinnamon Sugar Mixture 

Place in High Sided Ceramic Dish  about a 1 1/2 qt.
 I like corningware 

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
(we like ours a little gooey so 15 is what I do)

Flip & drizzle icing over the top

Man cannot live on Sugar alone (although he'd like to try)

So we also had a Spinach, Mushroom & Tomato Omelet

Mix 2 Eggs

2 TBS Milk

Sprinkle of cheese

Cook over medium heat until 2/3 done

Add 

1 cup Spinach

1/2 diced Tomato

5 diced Mushrooms

Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes

Add a sprinkle of cheese

Enjoy!

I Scream for Ice cream!

In the beginning there were simple ingredients

Things you could trust, Things you didn't have to Question

Now you have to check labels on anything you dare eat.

So in defense of MY food I decided it was time 

for good old fashion ice cream

Cream, Milk, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla & Cocoa  

- No additives, Preservatives or other junk -

The Deets

2 Cups Cream

2 Cups Skim Milk

6 Eggs Yolks

1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder

2 1/2 Cups of Sugar

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Mix Milk & Cream with Cocoa Powder and bring to a simmer

Once Cocoa Powder is well incorporated add chocolate chips 

and continue simmering until chocolate chips are melted

Separate yoke from whites

Whisk yolks until creamy light yellow

Gradually whisk in Sugar until Smooth

Add 1/4 of cream mixture into egg mixture

Carefully temper mixture

Continue gradually adding cream mixture 1/4 at a time until fully incorporated

Return the mixture to heat, 

continue cooking until mixture reaches 170 degrees

Now for the Hard Part...The Waiting!

Let mixture cool for 30 minutes, Add Vanilla

Mix Well & Refrigerate for 4 hours

Once Mixture sets pour into Ice Cream Machine 

& proceed according to machine directions

(I'm a big fan of the Kitchen Aid attachment it's about $100)

It takes about 20 minutes in the KitchenAid

Ice Cream is Served!

*Warning* This is Super Chocolaty! I thought it was a little too chocolaty (crazy I know)

Husband said there is No such thing & loved every bite.

SO If you're into Super Chocolaty Ice Cream Give this recipe a shot.

Last Meal of the Summer

For our last official meal of Summer 

I prepared Seared Ahi Tuna Salad and Quinoa

The Salad

Organic Baby Spinach

1/2 Grapefruit (I was tricked - the label said red but it was really pink)

1/4 Cucumber

1/2 Avocado 

1/2 tsp Lime Juice

1 TBS Grapefruit Juice

1 Sprinkle of Lemon Pepper

Sprinkle of Sesame Seeds

The Tuna

1 Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Steak

Season with Lemon Pepper & Sea Salt

Roll in Sesame Seeds

Wipe pan with oil and heat to high

Sear Tuna on all sides for 3 minutes

Let Tuna rest for 5 minutes

Sprinkle with 1tsp Soy Sauce & 1/2 tsp Lime Juice

Slice into 1/4 inch slices

The Quinoa 

Prepare Quinoa according to package directions

I make mine in 1/2 water 1/2 chicken broth & added some fresh basil

Plate & Enjoy!