Tips for a Perfect Romantic Steak Dinner
PLANNING A ROMANTIC STEAK DINNER
In American
culture there is no meat more revered than steak. We're going to help you plan
the perfect romantic Valentine's Day dinner with the perfect piece of steak. We're
going to give you no fail cooking guidelines whether you're grilling or broiling
your steaks. We also have recipes for steak sauces sure to please.
Choosing a Cut of Steak
When
you're shopping for steak in your local supermarket always look for Prime or Choice
grades. Prime is better. However, keep in mind that steaks get their flavor from
the marbling of fat within them. A steak that is very lean will not have as much
flavor as a steak that is marbled. You want to look for even thin strands of fat
throughout the steak.
Everyone has heard of a Filet Mignon. Filet Mignon
tend to be the most tender of steaks, but they're the leanest cut too. Due to
the fact that they're extremely lean they are generally not the most flavorful.
Most steak aficionados will say that Porterhouse steaks are the
best. A Porterhouse steak is a combination of the top loin, which is very flavorful,
and the tenderloin, which is very soft.
The
butcher should be able to answer any questions you have.
How
to Grill a Perfect Steak Every Time:
Let's say you've chosen
every man's favorite steak, the Porterhouse, for your romantic Valentine's Day
dinner, now you need to cook it perfectly. I've used this guideline for years
every time we've cooked a steak (of any kind) and they turn out perfectly.
Divide the time in half for each side.
1” THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT
MINUTES: 8-10 RARE
12-14 MEDIUM
16-20 WELL
1 1/2” THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT
MINUTES: 10-14 RARE
16-20 MEDIUM
22-26 WELL
2” THICK STEAK COOK ON MEDIUM HEAT
MINUTES: 12-16
RARE
18-22 MEDIUM
24-28 WELL
How
to Broil a Perfect Steak Every Time:
Certainly
there are times when you cannot grill and you must broil your steak. Broiling
is like grilling, except the heat source comes from the top instead of the bottom.
Please check out these tips for broiling and time guidelines for broiling steaks
from the Iowa
Steak Industry.
Try out this amazing Balsamic Steak Sauce courtesy of Giada DeLaurentiis. It ss truly one of the best sauces I have ever had on a steak. It's rich, and super simple to make.
Check
out a Bernaise Sauce recipe courtesy of
Fine Cooking Magazine. This
Bernaise Sauce has got to be one of the best loved steak sauces. Once you've had
a Bernaise Sauce you'll never forget it. It can be challenging to cook, as you
have to avoid curdling and separation. It's a very special sauce and your Valentine
is sure to be appreciative of your efforts!
Here is the best steak sauce
recipe you'll find anywhere - Original
Henry Bain Sauce. Simple to make and delicious, the perfect blend of sweet
and spicy to enhance the flavor of your steak.
Easy
BBQ & Cookout Recipes
Grill Recipes
Grilled
Corn on the Cob
Grilled
Potatoes
Grilled
Lamb Shoulder with Honey
Grilled Swordfish Steaks
with Soy Sauce
How to Season and Grill the Perfect
Hamburger
How to Grill the Perfect
Steak
Marinade
& Meat Sauce Recipes
Balsamic
Steak Sauce
Barbecue Beef Marinade
& Tenderizer
Caribbean Marinade
Recipes
Henry Bain
Steak Sauce (original recipe)
Indian
and Asian Marinade Recipes
Moroccan
BBQ Sauce and Mint Chutney
Salad & Side Dish Recipes
Angel
Hair Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Baked Beans
with Maple Syrup
Broccoli Salad, Sweet & Sour
Green
Beans and Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Green
Beans and Summer Squash Sauté
Green
Bean, Endive & Boston Lettuce Salad
Greek
Shrimp & Caper Pasta Salad
Lemon
Green Bean & Celery Salad
New Potatoes with
Peas & Mint
Patriotic Potato Salad
Strawberry
Spinach Salad
White Bean, Green Bean &
Red Bell Pepper Salad
Valentine's
Day & Romantic Dinner Ideas & Recipes
Asparagus with Orange, Ginger and Sesame Oil
Bernaise
Sauce
Chicken
Divan from Gourmet Magazine
Chino Carrot and Ginger Soup
Fresh Fruit with Honey Vanilla Mascarpone
Orange Salmon with Fennel
Oyster in the Patty Shell
Red Velvet Cake/Buttercream
Frosting
Shrimp, Mussel and Scallop Orechiette
Pasta
Steak,The Perfect Romantic Steak Dinner
Tasty & Easy Green Bean Recipes
Armenian Green Beans with Ground Meat and Tomatoes (Fassoulia)
Blanched
Green Beans
Cream
of Green Bean Soup (Company's Coming)
Fried
Green Beans
Dilly Green Beans
Recipe - Canning Recipe
Ginger Garlic Green
Beans
Greek Green Beans
Greek
Potatoes and Green Beans
Green
Bean Soup (Company's Coming)
Green
Beans a'la Waterman's
Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine (with a hint of lemon)
Green Beans Almondine (with an Asian flair)
Green Beans Almondine (with mushrooms)
Green
Beans and Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Green Bean
Casserole (Campbell's)
Green Bean Casserole
(Cook's Illustrated)
Green
Beans, Endive & Boston Lettuce Salad
Green
Beans in Sour Cream & Tomato Sauce
Green
Beans Provençal, Chef Simone Beck
Green
Beans Provençal, Cooking Light
Green
Bean Salad, Dill, Parsley & Savory
Green
Bean Salad, Feta & Pecans
Green
Bean Salad, Soy Glazed Almonds, Cilantro
Green
Beans with Coconut
Green Beans with Ginger
Butter
Green Beans with Onion Paste (Madhur
Jaffrey)
Green Beans
with Roman Mustard
Green
Beans with Shallots
Italian Green Beans (St.
Anna Beans)
Lemon Green Bean & Celery Salad
Oven Roasted Green Beans
Pears
with Green Beans & Bacon
Persian
Green Beans & Rice (Lubia Polo)
Sautéed
Green Beans with Hazelnut Crumbs
Sesame &
Portobello Green Beans
Sicilian Green Bean & Fennel Salad (Cooking Light)
Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork & Chilies
Sweet & Sour Green Beans
Thai
Green Beans (Cooking Light)
Three
Bean Salad Recipe
White Bean,
Green Bean & Red Bell Pepper Salad
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