Grilled Marinated Steaks

Directions

1. 1
   In a blender place marinade ingredients (vinaigrette and figs) and process until blended.
2. 2
   Place steaks in a marinating dish or plastic bag and pour marinade over steaks.
3. 3
   Marinate refrigerated for at least 2 hours.
4. 4
   Prepare grill.
5. 5
   Remove steaks from marinade and discard marinade.
6. 6
   Place steaks on grill over medium, ash covered coals, and grill covered (10-15 minutes for medium rare) (8-10 for rare and 14-16 for well done) to degree of doneness desired, turning occasionally.
7. 7
   Season steaks with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   ***Optional*** While steaks are cooking, heat cheese in a small saucepan over medium low heat for 2-4 minutes or until melted, stirring frequently.
9. 9
   ***If your cheese spread doesn't have chives, just snip some chives into the saucepan while cheese is melting or add your favorite garden herbs.
10. 10
    ***.
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    Serve steaks with optional cheese sauce if desired.
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    (The sauce is also good over potatoes served with the steaks).