Strip Steak with Hasselback Potatoes

Hey folks,Coming up with dinner ideas for two (or four, or more) is often the most challenging part of cooking. Even seasoned professionals find themselves asking “what should I cook for dinner tonight?”

Whether you’re looking for ideas for healthy weeknight meals or a something a little more elegant for a special occasion, these easy date night recipes are all either perfect for two or can be easily divided. Or if you’re a fan of leftovers, make the full recipe and you’ll be all set for dinner another day.

Check out this recipe...

INGREDIENTS:

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK ( How to prepare it!)

1 1/2-inch strip steak (about 3/4 pound)

Kosher salt and pepper

2tsp. olive oil

4 cloves garlic, in skins

1 spring fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS:

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK


1.Heat oven to 425°F. Heat medium cast-iron skillet on medium-high.

Season steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Add oil to skillet, then add steak, garlic, and rosemary and cook until steak is browned, about 3 minutes per side.

2.Transfer skillet to oven and roast until steak is at desired doneness, 3 to 6 minutes for medium. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

INGREDIENTS:

Hasselback Potatoes


Serves: 4 4 (250g) baking potatoes

2 tablespoons butter, melted salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese

1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS:

Hasselback Potatoes-


Preheat the oven to 220 C / Gas 7. Peel the potatoes, and place in bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Insert a skewer or thin knife along the bottom of the potato - this will prevent you from cutting through the whole way.

Make slices across the potato the short way about 3 to 6mm apart, making sure to cut down to the skewer but not all the way through the potato.

The slices should stay connected at the bottom.

Remove the skewer and return the potato to the bowl of water, and proceed with the remaining potatoes.

When all of the potatoes are cut, place them cut side up in a shallow baking dish or small roasting tin. Drizzle with half of the butter, then season with salt and pepper.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and drizzle with the remaining butter.

Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs onto the tops of the potatoes, and season with a little more salt and pepper.

Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and nicely roasted.

There you have it...a different way to have Steak and Potatoes...Eat well my friends...enjoy!