Mars Science Laboratory

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At 10:31 PDT on August 5th the latest unmanned rover, Curiosity, will land in Gale Crater on Mars after a nine-month voyage to the Red Planet. Following a harrowing, complicated seven minute ride to the surface (Google the NASA video "Seven Minutes of Hell", Curiosity will join a family of other rovers that are investigating Mars for the possibility of life on the planet, past and present. What makes Gale, a crater more than ninety miles across and has a central peak three miles high, interesting is that there are vast areas within the crater in which it appears that sub-layers have been exposed by wind and probably water at some time. This vehicle, the size of a car, is a hardy device that is hoped will be successful in traversing and some rugged and chaotic terrain while carrying out many scientific experiments and procedures.

I have always been fascinated by space; I can recall the later Mercury manned flights (Scott Carpenter and Gordon Cooper) and nearly all of the Gemini program flights. I followed all of the Apollo missions and the later unmanned flights to Mars and beyond. As a kid I would look up at the stars at night and wonder who was doing the same thing around all those countless stars. So with that said you know where to find me on Sunday night - online and viewing the video NASA will stream. I for one wish that "Seven Minutes of Hell" turns into a joyous celebration when Curiosity sends back that much awaited signal - "I'm OK!", or whatever the signal is that NASA is expecting!

PEPPER STEAK STIR FRY

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PEPPER STEAK STIR FRY ...an amazing steak recipe to try !

STEAK RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 inch thick beef steak, any kind (16-24 oz)
• 2-3 bell peppers, any color
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 hot pepper (depending upon heat desired)
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4-5 cloves garlic
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Wondra (or other flour)
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• 1 bouillon cube or teaspoon of beef flavored soup base (optional)
• salt or soy sauce (if desired)
• pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste

STEAK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Slice uncooked steak into thin slices across the grain.
Tip: Place steak in freezer until partially frozen but the tip of a sharp knife can still pierce it 3/8" deep. This makes it easier to slice.
Prepare vegetables: Core and slice peppers, peel onions and thinly slice, peel garlic. Clean mushrooms and slice.

In a skillet, melt butter in oil. Add onions and saute over medium high heat until edges take on light brown color. Add whole garlic cloves and sliced peppers. When garlic cloves have a slightly roasted appearance, mash the garlic into the oil using the tines of a fork. Remove sauteed vegetables to a dish using a slotted spoon when tender, and lightly browned on edges but not soft.
Turn heat to high and brown steak; add mushrooms after several minutes. Remove steak to vegetable dish when tender. Add wine, flour, and bouillon, scraping pan to add flavor and color to gravy.
Reduce heat to very low and simmer gravy ten minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water or broth if gravy is too thick; add more flour if gravy is too thin after several minutes. Add vegetables and steak to gravy and heat through. Season to taste with salt (or soy sauce), pepper and hot pepper, to taste.

Serve as is, or over rice or chow mein noodles, or in sub sandwiches topped with caramelized onions. Season with soy sauce, if desired.Variation: Prepare using pork loin instead of beef steak; substitute Nappa cabbage for peppers. Add finely minced fresh ginger, if desired. The pepper steak recipe is ready.....delicious !
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Rosemary and Red Wine Flat Iron Steaks Recipe

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Rosemary and Red Wine Flat Iron Steaks Recipe
A great steak recipe to try !
Steak Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 flat iron steaks, about 1 pound each
* 1/4 cup of dry red wine
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steak Recipe Instructions:
Place flat iron steaks in a shallow baking dish. Season with salt. Combine marinade ingredients and pour onto meat, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Remove meat from dish and discard marinade. Place onto grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side. When meat reaches desired doneness, remove from heat all let meat sit for 3 minutes before slicing. The steak recipe is ready to serve..enjoy the steak ..nice !
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Marinated Flank Steak

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Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
Try this nice steak recipes.

STEAK RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon Heinz Chili Sauce
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 lbs flank steaks

STEAK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in large zip top bag. Seal tightly, pressing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate and let marinate over night (or at least 6 hours).
2. Preheat broiler, or set up outdoor grill for high direct heat. Wrap broiler pan in foil and poke holes to let juices drain.
3.Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. Broil or grill 4-6 minutes per side (4 for medium rare, 6 for medium). Slice thinly across the grain to serve.
This amazing steak recipes is ready to serve. Enjoy it !
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Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak Recipe

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Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak Recipe
Steak Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 14 ounce rib-eye steak
• 2 portabello mushrooms, stems and gills removed
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
• salt and pepper to taste
• Steak Sauce:
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Steak Recipe Instructions:
Combine ginger, shallots, carrots and celery in a saucepan over a medium high heat. Caramelize (that means sauté until browned slightly). Slowly pour in balsamic vinegar, stirring. Reduce by 1/2 and add beef broth. Bring to a boil. Season to taste.

Meanwhile, preheat your grill. Grill steak. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper and place on grill. Grill steak to desired doneness and mushrooms until they are tender. Remove everything from the grill. Cut mushrooms into small triangles. Skewer mushrooms pieces with sun-dried tomatoes on to rosemary sprigs.

Place grilled steak on plate. Top with rosemary skewers and sauce. Serve.