Steakhouse Dinner @ 6:15pm Wednesday, May 6th

Ingredients (for 2 people)

For the steak…

• 1 strip steak (obviously this will vary in size, 1 large strip is PLENTY for 2 people) take out of the fridge 1 hour before class!!!

• salt

• pepper

• 2 tbs neutral oil (canola or vegetable)

• 3 Tbs butter

For the spinach…

• 1 lb baby spinach leaves (or whatever spinach you have)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 1 Tbs butter

For the mushrooms….

• 2 cups button mushrooms

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2 sprigs thyme

• 2 Tbs neutral oil

For the Wedge Salad…

• 1 tomato, cut into bite size chunks

• 1 head of ice berg lettuce, cut in quarters

• 6 strips of thick cut bacon, cut into chunks and cooked until crispy…please do this before! you want them cooled.

• 1/4 cup blue cheese

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup buttermilk (or half and half)

• juice of 1/2 lemon

PRE CLASS LEG WORK: Have your oven heated to 450 degrees. Make sure your bacon is cooked (into cooked lardons, read specifications in recipe).

FANCY ADD ONS FOR YOUR STEAK:

lump crab meat

caramelized onions

a fat piece of Stilton

seared foie gras (yes this is real)

equipment:

cast iron pan or stainless steel skillet

large saute pan

small mixing bowl

sheet tray

optional: thermometer