Blackened Ribeye with Gorgonzola Cheese

Blackened Ribeye with Gorgonzola Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients
4 each        Beef Ribeye (Cut 1 Inch Thick)
4 Tbsp.      Hartz Black Bayou Blend
1 Cup          Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Procedure

1. Heat a grill to high.
2. Season the steaks on both sides with the Hartz Black Bayou Blend.
3. Grill the steak turning once on the same side to get the checkerboard pattern.
4. Flip the steak over and turn it once to get the checkerboard pattern on that side.
5. Check the temperature using an instant-read thermometer. When it is about 20 degrees away

   from your desired temperature add the Gorgonzola cheese.

6. Place the lid on the grill to help it melt the cheese.
7. Check the temperature again. Remove from the grill when it reaches the desired temperature.
8. Set on a plate and tent with aluminum foil for about two minutes.
9. Serve and enjoy.

Grilled Mediterranean Relish

Grilled Mediterranean Relish
Yield: 1 Quart

Ingredients
1/2 Bunch  Fresh Asparagus
1 each          Red Onion – Sliced
3 fl. oz.       Olive Oil
2 Tbsp.       Hartz Greek Taverna Blend
8 each         Roma Tomatoes – Seeded & Diced
2 each         Roasted Red Bell Peppers – Diced
4 oz.            Fresh Mozzarella – Diced
4 fl. oz.       Greek Balsamic Vinaigrette (see Farmer’s Market Salad with Greek Vinaigrette below)
4 each         Fresh Basil Leaves – Chiffonade

Procedure
1. Heat a grill to high.
2. Season the asparagus and red onion slices with olive oil and the Greek Taverna Blend.
3. Grill the asparagus and red onions until slightly charred.
4. While the asparagus and onions are cooling down toss the tomatoes, roasted peppers, and mozzarella in a bowl.
5. When the asparagus and onions are cool dice them and toss them into the bowl with the tomatoes.  Toss well.
6. Add the vinaigrette and mix well.
7. Garnish with the basil
8. Serve at room temperature.

Note:
* This relish will go well with chicken, fish, and pork.
* This also works well as a dip served with chips or topped on a salad.