Steak Marinade / Bacon Beer Mac and Cheese/ Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Steak Marinade: 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 3 tbsp dried basil, 1 1/2 tbsp parsley flakes, 1 tsp white pepper, 1/4 tsp hot sauce. (Marinade meat for minimum of 3 hours. - This is enough for about 4 steaks. Can alter amounts for less.)

Bacon Beer Mac and Cheese: 2 1/2 cups macaroni, 3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 12 oz beer, 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cup cheddar jack, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 6 cooked and crumbled strips of bacon. -Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare pasta - cooking 1-2 min less than time noted. In pan over medium-high, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook til bubbly and golden. Whisk in milk and beer. Stir in cheeses, lower heat to medium and stir til mix thickens. Stir in paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Stir macaroni in. Pour mix into baking dish. Combine panko and bacon in bowl. Top macaroni with mixture. Bake about 25-30 minutes. (Til bubbly.)

(Mashed potatoes: Just simple mashed potatoes, milk, butter,  shredded cheddar, salt, pepper, garlic powder )