STEAK MARSALA
POTATOES AUGRATIN
LEMON-PEPPER ROASTED ASPARAGUS
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES
STEAK MARSALA
FOR THE STEAKS:
4 petite steak filets
Steak seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pat steaks dry and generously season both sides with steak
seasoning. Heat olive oil in an oven-proof
black skillet for about 2 minutes. Place
steaks in skillet and sear for exactly 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place the steaks in the
skillet into a 375 oven. Bake for
exactly 12 minutes. Remove from the oven
and let them rest for 10 minutes.
FOR THE MARSALA SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 (12-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
½ cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zattaran’s Cajun seasoning, to taste
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
1 cup good quality Marsala wine
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
While the steaks are in the oven, heat the olive oil and
butter in a skillet and sauté’ the onions for 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté’ another 3
minutes over medium heat. Add the minced
garlic and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce to simmering for about
20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Ladle sauce over steaks.
MELISSA’S POTATOES AUGRAUTIN
2 large baking potatoes, washed and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1-cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) bag sharp cheddar, shredded
In a skillet (black skillet is best), place olive oil and
butter on medium high heat. When the
butter is melted, place potatoes in the skillet and sauté’ for about 10
minutes. Add the onions and continue to
sauté’ the potatoes and onions together until the potatoes are very
tender. You may even place a lid over
the skillet and simmer the potatoes on low for about 15 minutes, stirring
often. Once the potatoes are cooked,
spread sour cream over potatoes then sprinkle cheese evenly over sour
cream. Cover and simmer on very low for
about 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. These are delish!
LEMON-PEPPER ASPARAGUS
1 bunch fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
Olive oil
Salt, pepper and lemon-pepper seasoning
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer and
drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle
seasonings over asparagus and roast in the oven on 425 for 12 minutes.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried off
Dipping chocolate (you can find this on the baking aisle)
Melt the chocolate in the microwave according to package
directions. Dip each strawberry in the
chocolate and place on a piece of wax paper.
They will set up quicker if you place them in the fridge for about 15
minutes J
