Yankel Polak

Tapenade and Feta Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin may seem fancy, but it’s actually quick to prep and great for company, since the cook time is all hands-off in the oven while you hang out with guests or finish up the sides.  It has a briny, cheesy stuffing and a crisp breadcrumb topping.

marinated steak tips with herby potato salad

Marinated NY Strip Steak with Herby Potato Salad

This simple-to-make lime, cilantro, and garlic marinade is perfect to infuse New York strip steaks with tons of flavor for grilling. Serve the steaks with the accompanying warm—and mayo-free—potato salad for a fresh, grilled take on a classic meat-and-potatoes meal.  

Cumin Baked Salmon with Pea Pesto

This 15-minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. The salmon gets a smoky, eartly spice rub, then bakes to perfection while you whip up a luscious, bright pea pesto in the food processor. Dinner = served!

chimichurri sauce and steak

Tri-Tip with Poblano-Lime Chimichurri

The lean and mild character of the Tri-Tip make it perfect for a flavor-packed chimichurri. Moist and juicy, this roast is sure to be a hit with the whole family looking for something quick yet different on a weeknight.

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Grilled Sirloin Tips with Coffee-Bourbon BBQ Sauce

During a camping trip, Chef Yankel—leaning over the fire, making his morning coffee—was inspired by the bitter, nutty aroma of the roasted coffee mixed with the smell of the wood smoke. With the addition of some vinegar and brown sugar, a thick, sweet barbecue sauce that perfectly complements grass-fed steak […]