Spring 2009 Softball Week 1: Sassholes v Fowl Balls

The Sassholes opened the 2009 season at a new field, with 2 new teammates, but managed to play the same softball, winning easily 19-9 against the Fowl Balls.
Having not attended a single practice, or not heading to the batting cage once, or even playing a game of catch, the Beans were bit apprehensive heading into week one. The jitters wore off quickly as we both connected with the ball on each of our first swings!

• Dean: 2 for 3, 1 Double, 4 RBIs
• Kelley: 1 for 2, 3 RBIs

Gorgonzola Steak with Carmelized Onion

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided
• 2 Large Onions, Sliced
  
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Beef Broth
• 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, Divided
• Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste
  
• 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, Palm-sized, 1-1/4 Inches Thick
  
• 1/4 Cup Crumbled Gorgonzola

DIRECTIONS:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a skillet, add onions, brown sugar and cook, stirring, until the onions are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Add broth, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the onions to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Clean and dry the pan.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides of each steak.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat, add the steaks and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
• Turn the steaks over, top with cheese, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.
• Serve the steaks with the caramelized onions.

Gorgonzola cheese and sweet carmelized onions are the bee's knees of steak toppings. Use a mandolin to get super thin, perfect cut onions. We estimate each steak to be around 350 calories.
Enjoy!