How to Make a Southern Comfort Food Meal: Pecan Catfish, Red Potato Wedges, and Vanilla Pound Cake With Fresh Berries

How about an old fashion Southern Catfish meal?  For something really tasty, make these Southern Pecan Catfish.  You know if it's southern, it has to have butter and cream.  This catfish is fried in butter and served with a creamy sauce.  Invite your catfish lovin' friends to share this meal with you.  You will really impress them!  Red Potato Wedges make a great side dish.  And finish off your meal with another Southern staple, Vanilla Pound Cake with fresh berries. 

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How to Cook a Great "Restaurant" Steak in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Do you love steak? It is my absolute favorite meal. At first I always wanted to go out for steak, but my wife convinced me that we really should learn how to recreate the steak magic at home.

Of course the first few we made weren't the greatest, but we soon perfected it and now can enjoy the goodness of steak in the comfort of our own home.

The first step is picking out which steak you'd like to cook. I have had the most success with ribeye, tenderloins, and sirloins. My tips are based off of those types of cuts, but please feel free to improvise.

The first step is making sure your meat is at room temperature when you begin cooking. It is amazing how few people miss this crucial step. Taking the meat straight from the fridge to the grill can ruin the flavor!

Next I like to marinade the steaks in a plain soy sauce. I coat both sides for about a half hour each. Right before they go on the grill, apply your favorite hand seasoning.

As far as the time to cook, you really will just have to keep an eye on it. I usually cook about 7 minutes on each side, with it set at medium low heat, but it really depends on the thickness of the steak, and how well you like it done.

Once you start getting the hang of it, you can begin to tell how well the steak is cooked by tapping the soft part of your hand on it.

Lastly, once the steak is done, let it sit for at least 5 minutes to allow it time to finish cooking, and for the juices to transfer throughout the whole steak.

Don't be afraid to experiment. I hope you enjoy your steaks!

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