[Originally posted March 6, 2007]
This is actually really easy to make. It tastes incredible. Look how beautiful it is. It presents well, only takes a few minutes to make, so is perfect for “fancy” dinners. We made it for the caregroup valentines dinner and was a huge hit.
I tend to use more shallots than most, so you can cut down if you want. Also if the pepper crust is too strong for you, just dust off more of it before you put it in the pan. Piece of advice about steaks. Don’t cook them more than medium, or at worst medium well. If you can bear to eat it nice and pink in the center (I personally like it redder) you’ll enjoy it much more. We were in Quebec in a small restaurant and we overheard a nearby table ask their waiter for the steak to be prepared well-done. The waiter responded, “Well done as in slightly pink in the center or like the sole of my shoe?” Gives you a sense of how seriously the French take their food! READ MORE »