Tournedos Wrapped in Bacon and Sage
I remember the first time I cooked dinner for Father’s Day. I made my Dad filet mignon wrapped in bacon with asparagus rafts and pasta salad with fresh veggies. The filet and asparagus recipe I followed were from one of my first cookbooks “How to Grill” by Steven Raichlen. I recently cooked some steaks that reminded me of my Dad and what I cooked for Father’s Day. I’m sure he would have enjoyed these steaks. This recipe is a variation on one I read in Francis Mallmann’s book “Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way”. I made some changes to the cooking technique to make it easier for everyone. Francis is famous for cooking over “live-fire” with unique grills.
Francis’s recipe is called Tournedos Wrapped in Bacon and Sage. Tournedos refers to smaller cut filets.
The prep is quick. Season the filets with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Next, lay out a piece of bacon and place sage leaves on the bacon. (see pic). Wrap the bacon around the steak. Secure the bacon with toothpicks or kitchen string. Heat one side of a gas grill to high. Once the grill is hot, place the steaks on the cool side of the grill. Turn the steaks a quarter turn every 3-4 minutes. The bacon should get crisp. The steaks will cook evenly. You will need an instant read meat thermometer to check the temperature of the steak. Once the temp reaches 105-110 degrees, move it to the hot part of the grill. Sear both sides for 2-4 minutes a side depending on how rare or done you like your steaks. This process is called Reverse Searing. It allows you to make an evenly cooked steak every time! Make sure you rest your steak 5-7 minutes before slicing. Bigger the steak, the longer it should rest.
The combo of steak and sage was surprisingly delicious. I served the steaks with spice rubbed steak fries and green beans. Happy Father’s Day. Enjoy!
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Arthritis In The Neck
Cedar Planked Smoked Cheese
The problem with arthritis is the loss of range of motion in the neck joints. As bone wears on bone, the surface of the bones actually start to c hange shape. This thins the bones in the neck in some parts leading to a loss of height between the bones. Due t abnormal wear and tear, new bone forms where it shouldn’t, creeping into the holes where the spinal cord p asses through. In addition it can rub on the nerves out to your neck, sho ul ers, arms and even hands. This can lead to a condition called cervical spinal stenosis, which can be quite painful. What can be done to help neck arthritis? While pain medications can help control pain, they don’t address the root cause of the pain, which i s poor strength and lack of normal movement. The neck joints on the side of the spine normally experience wear and tear over the years. However, wh en this wear and tear is accelerated due to poor posture, weakness or inju ry, this can lead to limited, painful range of motion. In addition, with neck arthritis, the smaller muscles that guide the m otions of the neck become weaker, eventually leading tomore rubbing and ar thritis. By gently stretching these tight and restricted joints with specific ha nds on therapy and exercises, range of motion can be returned. While physical t herapy c n ot restore the cartilage or change the bony structure, it can ce rtainly help your neck move better, become stronger, reduce pain and give y ou the p wer to stay healthier longer. Try this imple test. See if you have restricted cervical joints. Stand with your back against the wall. Can you touch the back of your head to th e wall while keeping your chin level? If you cannot, then your neck joints are limited and you need physical therapy to restore the range f motion.
This is a great appetizer for the holidays. It looks fancy but is to make. Your guests will think you are a gourmet chef!
quick and easy
The cheese can be smoked on a gas grill if you make a smoker
pack. I used the
charcoal grill.
You will need a cedar plank, camembert cheese or a brie (soft c
reamy cheese),
pepper jelly, and 1-2 jalapenos.
Place the plank on the grill for 1-2 minutes a side. You will see some grill marks and you will start to smell the aroma of the cedar plank. (See the grill marks in the picture). Spread the pepper jelly on the cheese. Slice the jalapeno in ha lf, remove the seeds if you like it on the mild side, and arrange jalapeno slices on top of the cheese. Slice the jalapeno crosswise with the seeds if you like it spicy. Place the cheese in the plank. Place the plank on the grill (indirect heat) no flame under the plank. (See picture). Add a few wood chips to the charcoals. Use smoker pack if using gas grill. Co ok about 10 minutes until the cheese becomes soft. Some of the cheese will start to ooze out.
Is your neck pain affecting your balance? Have you ever seen a person with their head protruding forward and their body bent over? This can be subtle or quite noticeable. With neck pain, limited neck posture res ults in loss of balance. Just pull anyone by th ir nose and you will see th ey will falter forward. This is because the normal lines of gravity through th e body change when the spine posture changes. If you or someone you kno w has poor balance, it could be a problem with their posture. G t your neck moving and feeling better. Call us to learn more abo ut our programs today!
Serve with grilled bread or fancy crackers. Enjoy!
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CERVICAL ROTATION Turn your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead.
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