Espresso Steak Rub , or, How To Forget Your Troubles the Teeny Templeton Way...

With that, Teeny Templeton began to prepare an espresso steak rub for the dinner she and Coop O'Malley were preparing. It looked like it was going to be a long night with lots of questions, and she was not looking forward to hearing the answers.





Gone with a Handsomer Man is Michael Lee West's new novel. I received my copy last week and quickly finished it! What a fun read filled with humor, love, death and southern intrigue! I loved Michael Lee's writing and the character she created in Teeny Templeton. Teeny is quite the little lady! A strong-willed spitfire with a strong, peach throwing arm, but with so much vulnerability.



Like, Teeny, I think there is something cathartic about cooking and baking.  Just look at the beautiful colors of the ingredients for the rub!





Teeny's espresso rub reminds me her, sweet and spicy.



The steak and rub were delicious! I served the espresso-rubbed, grilled steak with some browned potatoes, onions and parsley and a side of sauteed asparagus and sesame seeds. My husband grilled the steak to medium-rare perfection.







I'm joining Michael Lee West and her foodie friends at Designs by Gollum by sharing some of Teeny Templeton's favorite recipes from the novel Gone with a Handsomer Man. 



Espresso Steak Rub



3 tablespoons espresso beans, freshly ground

1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground pepper

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ginger

2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika



Mix together all ingredients. Brush steaks with extra virgin olive oil and dredge in rub. Grill to your favorite temperature.



Yield: Coats two steaks