Hello and happy happy Friday Steamy Kitchen! Today we are launching an Amazon Instant Win Game! There will be 10 lucky winners who will receive one $10 Amazon gift card. Plus one lucky person will be the winner of a $50 GRAND PRIZE!
Find anything that you may need or want on Amazon! There is everything… literally everything on Amazon. Lately I have invested in a yoga mat and a new laptop case! What is something on your Amazon wish list?? I’m thinking a special treat or present for my dogs will be the next purchase.
“Work hard. Have fun. Make history.”
This little quote is the Amazon slogan and it has inspired us to share a few tips with you about how you can work hard and have fun!
Break down big goals into small tasks. Take everything one day, one minute even one second at a time. There is no rush to accomplish your life dreams by tomorrow. It will take time! Evaluate large goals, break them down into step-by-step plans and then begin to take action.
You become the people you surround yourself with. Be conscious about who you dedicate your time and energy to. I find that the more motivated and creative people I have around me, the more inspired I feel!
Relax. Try not to overwhelm yourself or spread yourself too thin. When you begin to get stressed or anxious, take the time to sit down, breathe, calm your mind and remind yourself you are doing a great job!
Stay focused on your goals. It’s easy to fall into a feeling of despair or failure and lose sight of your mission. Create a journal to track your goals. Start a group with friends that all keep each other motivated.
Lastly and most importantly, self-care. Take care of you! You are the only one you have at the end of the day so love yourself and your body. Exercise, stretch, dance, swim, walk the dog, be active in some way! Eat food that makes you feel energized and stay hydrated. Take the time to do something that you truly enjoy like getting lost in a good book.
This week it is supposed to be extremely hot here in Las Vegas, so I will be planning on having a lot of pool time, and “stay inside and hide from the sun” type activities this week!
A great time to test some new recipes and create some new content for the site!
Speaking of new recipes, we launched our first recipe that was open to Steamy Kitchen Recipe Testers and I want to say thank you to everyone who participated in this first recipe!
I am excited for you to check out this recipe for French Onion Steak Sandwichesby my friend Kelly Senyei’s and her brand new cookbook, The Secret Ingredient Cookbook.
Make sure to check out the reviews at the bottom of the post by our community!
We have also added a really fun giveaway to this recipe for a $50 Visa Gift Card to put towards your next dinner party and a copy of the The Secret Ingredient Cookbook!
Our current meal that we are testing is Crab Fried Rice with Pineapple created by my very good friend Hank Shaw from his brand new book, Hook, Line, and Supper!
If you are keen on trying it out – head to the Facebook Group to get more information and the recipe card!
Recipe of the Week:
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe
The lighter substitute to heavier mashed potatoes, this recipe is a perfect addition to a summer meal! Cauliflower is so versatile and you won’t even miss the potatoes in this recipe!
You can play around with flavor combinations like bacon and chive, herbs or curry powder!
There are alot of different uses that you can use for the end pickle brine (drinking it straight from the jar is an option that comes to mind)
But one way I love to use it is to add a salty and sour dimension to vinaigrette! Simply sub out some of the vinegar into your vinaigrette with pickle juice to add a depth of flavor and salty dimension!
Thank you to our first round of official Steamy Kitchen Recipe Testers for testing out these incredibly delicious French Onion Steak Sandwiches. Today we are giving away a $50 dinner party gift card and a signed copy of The Secret Ingredient Cookbook written by KellySenyei.
This is the perfect recipe to get you into the summer mood. With Summer Solstice right around the corner, this will be your new go-to summer sandwich. They are incredibly flavorful and juicy. Everything you want in a sandwich and more! This incredibly decadent recipe is from Kelly Senyei’s brand new book, The Secret Ingredient Cookbook, and the key and secret ingredient to these perfect sandwiches are a package of onion soup! The foiled lined packet of yummy powdered flavorings that we are all very familiar with and that you will often see in your traditional holiday dishes.
The onions get caramelized in butter halfway, then the onion soup mix is added to finish up the caramelization process. These perfect caramelized onions are given new life when the onion soup mix becomes mixed in and adds the perfect punch of bite and flavor to your steak sandwiches. While your onions are cooking, you are able to sear off your steaks until they reach a perfect 130F, which should only take about 8 minutes. Once the onions are finished and the the meat is perfectly cooked, the rest of the sandwiches come together in just moments. Finish off your sandwiches with a generous portion of gruyere cheese
How To Make These French Onion Steak Sandwiches Ahead of Time
We were curious if this could work, so we tested it out ourselves! We made the caramelized onions the day before and put them in a glass jar in the fridge. Next, we seasoned up our sirloin steaks and seared them off according to the recipe. Instead of slicing them right away, we put them in a glass container in the fridge once they were cooled.
The next day, 30 minutes before assembling our sandwiches, I pulled the steak and onions from the fridge to come down in temperature. While I preheated the oven, I thinly sliced the sirloin steaks and grated the cheese. Then, I popped my rolls in the oven and tossed my arugula salad ingredients in a bowl. Having the onions and steak prepped ahead of time made the rest of the recipe come together in just moments! We assembled our French Onion Steak Sandwiches, sat down with a cold beer and we were thoroughly satisfied!
This Recipe is Tested by Our Steamy Kitchen Recipe Testers! Read Reviews Below!
Heat the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the onion soup mix. Cook the onions, stirring as needed to prevent burning, until they are dark brown and caramelized, about an additional 30 minutes. If at any point the onions begin to burn, add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and continue cooking. Set the onions aside.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Coat the bottom of a large skillet set over medium-high heat with olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the steaks and cook to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, cook for about 8 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 130°F.
Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice the steaks as thin as possible against the grain.
Preheat the oven to broil. Place the four bottom halves of the sandwich rolls on a baking sheet, then divide the onions among the rolls. Top the onions with the steak and Gruyère cheese. Place the sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons olive oil and the lemon juice. Add the arugula and a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Top the sandwiches with the arugula, then add the top halves of the rolls and serve.
Steamy Kitchen Recipe Tester Reviews:
Marie Egerton:So, we tried this swapping out the olive oil for hemp seed oil, and it was delicious.A small note, I would suggest broiling the base part of the bun plain in the oven for a minute before topping and melting the cheese. (There is plenty of butter in the bun so no need to add that)
Viv Taylor:A truly easy recipe that’s absolutely delicious!I made this for my bf and his two friends and they all loved it. In fact, they all agreed it was restaurant quality good!The dressed arugula was the perfect touch, adding a light citrusy tang that really compliments the richness of the cheese.I tried to follow the recipe as written, but I didn’t have French rolls and just used a loaf of French bread cut into sandwich size. I think it was a little too “bready” as a result. One person suggested adding au jus to help with the “breadiness”, or if you like your sandwich a little more saucy.Second, I added a thin layer of butter on the both the top and bottom halves of bread before broiling.
And lastly, it wasn’t in the recipe to warm the top halves with the bottom ones, but I did assuming that it would be recommended.Overall, the sandwiches were a hit and I will 100% make again!!
Evelyn Achuck Yue:Tried the French Onion Steak Sandwiches recipe on my family tonight. It was a big hit! I used rib eye steak and French bread instead. I hollowed out the bread a bit so the that it wouldn’t be too “bready” and had a nice ratio of the steak, onion, cheese and arugula. The onion powder mix was the secret ingredient that gave the onions and sandwich a nice umami flavor! Initially, I was concerned that the kids may not like arugula but that wasn’t the case. The lemon and oil gave the arugula a nice refreshing taste without the bitter and peppery taste of some arugula. Will make this recipe for the family again!
Kim Semsel:Made with portobello mushroom caps. Used Gouda cheese. My husband is wolfing it down! The onions make a difference.
Carol Hays:I came out very yummy!! Interesting idea to use the Onion Soup mix!
Hello Steamy Kitchen, today we are giving away a $100 Walmart gift card for you to use on anything that you might need from Walmart. Groceries, kitchen gadgets, home decor, something for the dog!
We will also share a few tips and hacks on ways that you can “Save Money, Live Better.”
$100 Walmart Gift Card
One lucky winner will receive a $100 Walmart gift card to use on anything they need at Walmart. If you aren’t a Walmart fan, this gift card is perfect for gifts mailed directly to loved ones for the holidays, birthday’s, anniversary’s, bridal events, graduations and any special occasion!
Save Money, Life Better
Get rid of cable and just use streaming services! Cable is expensive and you probably don’t even watch half of the channels you have. You might need to do some research on which streaming services are best for you. Start your research here on Tom’s Guide where you can read about all of the pros and cons of using streaming services.
Try opening up the blinds, it lets in natural light and it will heat half of you house every day for free! Enjoy a nice warm nap on the couch in the sun.
Google it before you spend the money! Chances are someone on the internet has had the same issue that you are experiencing and they might have advice or even tell you how to fix the problem on your own. YouTube has yet to fail me in the area of small household fixes.
Workout at home and skip out on the monthly gym membership. Instead, invest in some at home work out equipment and designate a spot for exercising! Working out at home saves time and money.
Happy Monday Steamy Kitchen! Today we are giving away an elliptical machine and sharing some tips on how you can stay motivated. One lucky winner will receive a Sunny Health and Fitness Elliptical machine to help you get a jump start on getting fit and getting motivated.
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 Elliptical Machine
RESISTANCE: Easily adjust the intensity of your workout with the twist of the precise micro-controller equipped with 8 levels of magnetic resistance.
DIGITAL MONITOR WITH PULSE: Follow along with your workout progress on the digital monitor that displays your time, speed, distance, calories, and pulse.
ANTI-SLIP HANDLEBARS AND FOOT PADS: Complete a safe and stable workout thanks to the anti-slip handlebars and footpads.
STABILIZER: Achieve smooth and even movement by leveling your elliptical bike with the onboard stabilizers.
COMPACT: This compact machine is ideal for people looking to achieve an incredible workout, but don’t have much space to work with.
The Sunny Magnetic Elliptical Trainer provides low-impact, cardiovascular training from the comfort of your own home. Built to provide a smooth upper and lower body workout without jarring impact on the knee joints.
The Sunny Elliptical features large, anti-slip foot platforms for stability and dynamically moving arms to engage your upper body. This elliptical provides a smooth, flowing motion complete with a micro-tension controller.
Tips For Motivation
1. Set Goals
It is important to set goals because you can’t start achieving until you have made a goal for yourself. It is important to define what it is you want to achieve, make a commitment to yourself and follow through.
However don’t overwhelm yourself. Start with setting small goals like making your bed in the morning or washing your face before bed. Creating and accomplishing small goals will help you begin to find flow and rhythm in your daily routine.
I love using this planner because it is also a gratitude journal and it helps me acknowledge all of those small accomplishments at the end of my day.
2. Be Creative
I know I say this one often, but I think it’s important to be creative in your every day life. Find something fun and energizing in every day, like a random act of kindness towards a stranger or trying out a flavorful new recipe.
Something that I try to do every day is learn something new, whether that be a fact from the internet, the definition of a word, or someone else’s perspective on a matter that I care about.
3. Technology
Technology is a beautiful thing! Use it. It might be tricky to get the hang of sometimes, but practice makes perfect. There are a lot of apps out there that can help you set, track and achieve goals, apps that will give you positive self-affirmations and apps that you can keep track of appointments with. You can even get an app for your pets appointments!
Clean your home, clean your car, clean the office, maybe rearrange things in a new way and I swear you will feel ready to take on any challenge! It is important to be living in a space that makes you feel ready to seize the day.
Take a look at this amazon page for all of the best cleaning products!
5. Positive Self-Talk
Be kind to yourself! When you make a mistake, forgive yourself easily and do better next time.
Celebrate yourself! People often times brush over the simple tasks like getting out of bed or eating three meals a day. Be proud of yourself for taking care of you.
Thank You for Entering the $100 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway! Come back tomorrow for you chance to enter again and scroll down to find bonus entries! -Jaden
Thank You for Entering the Elliptical Machine Giveaway! Come back tomorrow for your chance to enter again! Psst dont forget to scroll down to collect your bonus entries. -Jaden
Our current meal that we are testing is Crab Fried Rice with Pineapple created by my very good friend Hank Shaw from his brand new book, Hook, Line, and Supper!
