Laura Grenier

Grilled Lobster Tails with Seasoned Butter
This is a fool-proof recipe for grilled lobster tail with seasoned butter. Throw a steak on the grill while you have it fired up for a surf-and-turf dinner that is sure to impress.

Whisk melted butter parsley and seafood seasoning together in a bowl.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Using kitchen shears cut the top portion of each lobster shell lengthwise down the middle.

Crack shells open to expose meat.

Separate meat from sides of shell.

Insert a skewer in each tail lengthwise (this will prevent curling as it is grilled).

Brush 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil on the exposed meat of each tail.

Season with salt and pepper.

Place tails on the grill grate flesh-side down and grill for 6 minutes.

Using tongs flip tails and spoon reserved seasoned butter over the top.

Grill for 4 minutes more.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Easy Philly Cheese Steak Pizza
In this simple Philly cheese steak pizza recipe, the pizza crust is topped with American cheese, sirloin, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion.

Set oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

Spray cooking oil in a skillet.

Over medium heat, cook the beef sirloin, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on the outside and just pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.

Placing the sirloin on a plate.

Apply cooking spray with a butter flavor to the skillet.

Cook and stir the mushrooms, onions, and green bell pepper for about 5 minutes, or until they start to turn tender.

Pizza dough is rolled onto a baking sheet, then American cheese is added.

Over the American cheese layer, place the mushroom mixture, the sirloin, and the Mexican cheese mixture.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven or until the cheese is golden brown.

Baked Lemon-Pepper Shrimp
On your next busy weeknight, make this quick and simple baked lemon-pepper shrimp dish with basic ingredients.

Set the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C).

In a glass baking dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer.

Add a drizzle of olive oil.

Lemon juice, garlic, lemon pepper, and lemon zest should be added.

Add butter slices on top.

Add some parsley to the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and the shrimp are bright pink on the outside.

five to ten minutes

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars
These oatmeal peanut butter bars with coconut, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, and raisins make a great after-school treat or pick-me-up.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a big bowl, mix peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla until well-combined.

Oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips are stirred in.

The mixture is then pressed into the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated oven; let cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Gluten-Free Donuts
You won’t even notice that gluten-free donuts made with coconut flour, almond flour, and gluten-free all-purpose flour are gluten-free because of how light and fluffy they are.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or in a large saucepan to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Beat coconut milk all-purpose flour egg almond flour coconut flour honey and guar gum together in a bowl using a hand blender until batter resembles thick pancake batter.

Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls working in batches into the hot oil; fry until donuts are dark brown 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove donuts with a slotted spoon.

Pour confectioners’ sugar into a shallow bowl.

Roll donuts in confectioners’ sugar until coated.

Instant Pot Potato, Leek, and Carrot Soup
This chicken broth-based vegetable soup is easy to make, filling, and healthy.

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function.

Add butter and oil and heat until butter is melted.

Stir in onion and leeks.

Saute until onions are very soft and translucent about 5 minutes.

Add carrots and potatoes.

Sprinkle curry powder over vegetables and stir to combine well.

Pour in chicken broth.

Close and lock the lid and set vent to sealing.

Select Soup mode according to manufacturer’s instructions and set timer for 12 minutes.

Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions about 15 minutes.

Unlock and remove lid.

Stir in half-and-half and season with salt and pepper.

Bacon and Venison Burgers
Bacon and venison burgers with garlic are hearty and juicy sandwiches that are quick and easy to prepare.

Set an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and give the grates a quick oiling.

In a stainless steel bowl, combine the bacon, venison, bread crumbs, milk, garlic, and cayenne pepper.

Form the venison mixture into 5-ounce balls after combining it with your hands.

To form patties, press balls with the back of a serving dish.

Grilling time for patties on a preheated grill depends on the desired level of doneness (about 5 minutes per side).

A center-inserted instant-read thermometer should register at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees C)

Puff Pastry with Figs, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion
Puff pastry is topped with fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, and caramelized onions for a wonderful appetizer for guests or to set on your party buffet.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions stirring frequently until browned about 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with sugar mix well and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out puff pastry dough and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Stir goat cheese and orange zest together in a bowl until smooth.

Season with salt and spread onto puff pastry.

Top with figs and caramelized onions.

Sprinkle with thyme leaves.

Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed up and golden brown about 20 minutes.

Ham Spread
This ham salad is made with minced onion and dill pickle relish for a delicious sandwich spread. You can also substitute pimento-stuffed olives for the dill pickle relish.

Cut up ham to put into food processor grind on pulse until very coarse.

Add the onion and dill pickle relish close to the end of this stage.

Put into mixing bowl and add mustard and creamy salad dressing; mix well.

Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)
The best accompaniment to these straightforward meatballs in a garlicky fresh tomato sauce is a crusty French baguette.

One tablespoon of finely chopped onion and half of the minced garlic should be added to the ground beef.

Use your hands to thoroughly incorporate the mixture.

Make 12–14 meatballs by forming the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch oblong patties.

A skillet should be heated to medium-high.

The patties should be cooked in batches for about 10 minutes, or until they are crispy on both sides and no longer pink in the middle.

Repeat the process with the remaining patties, then place the meatballs in a serving dish with a rim.