When it's time to start grilling the tri-tip, don’t toss the marinade. Scatter the rosemary and thyme from the dressing on the meat as it cooks. Herbs that fall through the grates will flavor the smoke. 

"Hanger steak can get tough if you cook it too long, but I love how yummy it tastes with a great marinade," says Anne Burrell. Follow her lead and use Dijon mustard in your steak marinade for an unexpectedly delicious flavor profile.

The Greek-influenced marinade serves double duty in this gyro recipe. In addition to flavoring the meat and vegetables, it's also used to add some oomph to the tangy yogurt sauce.

Bourbon, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and rosemary need only five minutes to turn a basic flank steak into a 5-star meal.