An important tip: If you're cooking for someone new, don't
make anything fancy. You'll end up having to outdo yourself, and as
the relationship drags on, that will become more and more tedious. Stick
with hearty suburban fare at the beginning. Besides, there's nothing
more man-pleasing than good old Steak & Taters. This rendition is not
only tasty, but it will help initiate you into the magical world of
seasoning blends! If you need some help getting in the mood, throw The
Reverend on the record player and play the steak song, the happiest
song of all!
Steak
McCormick
2 big fat T-bones, ribeyes, or New York Strips—not the super-prime
stuff; just regular
Any packaged seasoning (McCormick's Caribbean
Jerk Seasoning, Old Bay, Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic, Lawry's
Seasoning Salt, Tony Chacheres Spicy Seasoning, etc.)
Freshly ground black pepper
Hammer the steaks enthusiastically with a meat tenderizer (I recommend the
Frugal Gourmet's awesome meat hammer—one spiky side and one flat side,
which works nicely for garlic). Sprinkle liberally with the seasoning &
pepper, then rub the seasoning vigorously into the steak. Put it aside (not
in the refrigerator) and barricade if necessary to prevent canine siege.
After the potatoes start to get nice and crispy, turn on the broiler
and toss in the steaks. Turn after about 6 minutes & cook until it's done
to your taste.
Potatoes à la Lawry's
Several small potatoes (enough for 2 people)
Olive oil
Lawry's Seasoning Salt or Old Bay
Quarter potatoes & dry them all off with a towel. Pop them in the oven at
350 for about five minutes, until they're dry (a dry potato is a quickly
crispy potato). Take them out, turn the oven up to 450, and toss the potatoes
with olive oil & the seasoning salt. Don't go hog wild or it will be Salt
City, but don't be stingy, either.
Toss the potatoes every 10 minutes or so. They'll stick a little, but
scrape them all up & the crunchies will be delicious. When they're looking
golden brown but not quite crispy, proceed with the steaks. Serve with
garlic bread, red wine or beer,
and apple pie for dessert.
c o n s u m e
I'm feeling froggy, so... $10/under:all S girly Ts, all unisex Ts, boxers, DHcon tote, towels, mugs; also on sale:glassware &
hoodies;
plus the 2007 Datebook!
Steak
McCormick
