Everyone seems to like their steak cooked a different way. I use a fork thermometer to test the meat after the second flip. 131 degrees is the perfect medium rare. I know that is not most digital thermometers say, but the ultimate test is the KNIFE. Cut a small slice in meat and look at the color and texture. Is that how you like your steak, well then pull it. (Hint: Just when the meat has a stiff texture when you flip it, it is medium rare.) Flip and test your steak, do not be afraid to use a lot of soy sauce when you flip. Flip steak about every two minutes using the fork thermometer all the other set points are about correct except the medium rare, probably for legal reasons.

As far as rare goes, Sear it, flip after about 2 minutes flip and cook for two minutes. I have also heard of sear it flip it, serve it.

What a compliment to your perfect steak

RECIPE

Makes enough for 4 steaks

Onion: 1 medium

Mushroom (Fresh Button Slice): About a cup

Soy Sauce: A dash or two

Basil: 1 Tsp or to taste

Sea Salt: ½ Tsp or to taste

Ground Pepper Corn: ½ Tsp or to taste

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In a medium sized fry pan, bring olive oil to a rippling heat. Add all ingredients and cook until the onions are clear yet crisp. Serve on the side, on top of a baked potato or directly on the steak, (my favorite).

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     Some of the all time favorite baby shower food recipe usually include fresh soups, chicken based salads, sea food canapés, a range of herb sandwiches rice casseroles, fruity punches, chocolates or fresh fruit deserts, and more.

     A Few Baby Shower Food Recipes:
    Salads – This is the freshest thing you could have in a baby shower. Avoid using uncooked egg in the form of mayonnaise. There is range of dressing options that do taste equally nice. You can choose simple green salad, a tuna or chicken salad, or any other nutritious salad.

     Fresh Herb Seafood or Chicken Salad:
     You would need about a teaspoon of sherry wine vinegar and red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, ground pepper and sea salt. The herbs chosen are parsley, chives, tarragon, and fresh mint; with it you can have either some chicken, grilled fish or cooked crabmeat. Whisk together the wines and herbs; make sure that the herbs are easy to eat. Coat the chicken or seafood chosen with the mixture. This is perfect for an afternoon baby shower.

     Baby Potato Salad – A Perfect Vegetarian Baby Shower Recipe                  

     For this, you need about 6 pounds or about 2 kilos of small boiled new potatoes, thickened vegetable broth or stock, handful of basil leaves, few cloves crushed garlic, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, and salt to taste. Mayonnaise is added as dressing, but you could replace this with cream or yogurt. Mix the basil leaves, crushed garlic, lemon juice, pepper and salt, and pour over the boiled and peeled new potatoes. Pour over cream or a mixture of yogurt and cream. If you are using yogurt, do not use lemon juice. Continue Reading »