Often times we focus on complicated meals and entrees, but having just a well marinated steak with a small side of steamed veggies can be a revelation. The key is the marinade and that is where the focus of this recipe is, here is what I would say is one of the best no-fail marinades you can do from scratch, perfect for those romantic steak dinner nights.

Time:

15 min

Serves:

8

Good for:

• Steak Marinade
• Can be applied to lamb or chicken as well.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp dried basil
• 1 ½ tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tspn ground white pepper
• ¼ tspn hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 tspn dried minced garlic (optional)

Kitchen things you’ll need:

• Blender
• Marinade bag or plastic wrap

Making it:

• Combine the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, basil, parsley, and pepper in a blender.
• Add hot pepper sauce and garlic, if desired. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until thoroughly mixed.
• Pour marinade over desired type of meat.
• Cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• Then cook the meat as desired.