FOOD: Dude Ranch recipes

Flank Steak Marinade

This marinade is also good with

wild game. This is a handy recipe

because you can marinate the

steak overnight in the refrigerator.

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 1/2 pounds flank steak

In a large, flat dish (a 9 by 13-inch dish works well), combine all of the ingredients except for the flank steak. Place the steak into the marinade, cover, and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours, turning once or twice.

Over very hot coals on a barbecue, or over an open camp fire, cook the steak, turning it once until seared and charred, but still rare in the middle. Baste with the marinade as you cook the steak.

Place on a board, and with a very sharp knife, cut diagonally into thin slices.

Makes about 6 servings.

Cowboy Cookies

These are huge. Perfect for packing

along on a day trip.

2 extra large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups regular (not quick) rolled oats

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

(leave the nuts out if you want cowgirl cookies)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Coat cookie sheets with spray or rub with shortening.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugars and butter on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla. Combine the soda, baking powder, salt, flour and oats in another bowl and stir into the creamed mixture. Add the chocolate chips and nuts. Dough will be stiff. Drop by 1/4 cup amounts onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, but still spongy. Cool slightly before removing from the cookie sheet onto a cooling rack.

Makes 15 big cookies.

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