Bourbon Street Steak recipe

2 tenderloin steaks (1 1/2 inches thick)
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Combine bourbon, brown sugar and pepper; rub over steaks. Heat grill.

Place steaks on grill and cook for 13 minutes (rare) to 17 minutes (medium), turning once. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Makes 2 servings.

Blackened Whitefish Sandwich with Kookaburra Sauce recipe

2 tilapia filets, approximately 6 to 7 ounces
Clarified butter, as needed
Cajun/blackening seasoning, as needed
2 round sandwich/burger buns
Shredded lettuce/tomatoes slices/red onion slices/pickles, as desired

Kookaburra Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons minced green cabbage
2 tablespoons minced carrots
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons minced pimiento
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth

Sandwich: Brush both sides of tilapia filet with clarified butter (or butter flavored cooking oil) and sprinkle approximately five pinches of seasoning on each side. Place filet in a highly oiled fry pan or skillet on medium high heat and cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Served on toasted bun with garnishes as desired and Kookaburra Sauce (below) on your side.

Kookaburra Sauce: Stir or whisk ingredients in a bowl to blend. Adjust seasonings to taste (minced jalapenos are a nice addition for those who like it hot). Chill for at least one hour before serving. Shelf life is 48 hours.

Source: The Milwaukee Channel

Barbecue Sauce recipe

1/3 cup bottled apple butter
1/3 cup Catalina dressing
1/3 cup catsup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients. This will keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks or may be frozen. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.