WY Foodie: New Recipe, Bubbly Basics + Lovejoy’s in Laramie

visit our website — the fall issue will be out in just a few days! photo by Deb Smith Want to learn about the basics of champagne? Kara of The Sweet Sommelier in Newcastle shared some basics of the bubbly on our Wyoming Weddings blog, but we thought it would make interesting reading for any beverage connoisseur… click here to read more!                                A new recipe — thanks to the Wyoming Beef Council! Spicy Grilled Ribeye Cap with Avocado-Mango Salad Total Recipe time: 30-35 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 to 1-1/4 pounds beef Ribeye Cap Steaks Salt and pepper Rub Juice of 1 lime 1 medium jalapeño pepper, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 clove garlic, minced Avocado-Mango Salad 1 large mango, sliced 1 medium avocado, sliced 4 thin slices red onion 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled Instructions Combine 1 teaspoon lime juice and remaining rub ingredients; reserve remaining lime juice for Avocado-Mango Salad. Press the rub evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 9 to 13 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 14 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare Avocado-Mango Salad. Combine mango, avocado and onion in medium bowl; sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with reserved lime juice, tossing gently to coat. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Serve steaks with Avocado Mango Salad.   Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill in Laramie Looking to enjoy a fine Laramie dining establishment pre- or post-game this football season? Check out Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill in Downtown Laramie, where they specialize in such deliciousness as burger + beer specials, gigantic salads, Mexican food smothered in yummy-ness, and much, much more… Catch a train whizzing by the windows and enjoy the historic flavor of Laramie’s railroad past… Visit them online at www.elmerlovejoys.com