The speaker cooks three different steak dishes for their guests. The first dish is a pan-seared steak with a sauce made from olive oil, garlic, and herbs, served with sautéed potatoes and peas. The second dish is a spicy beef salad made with grilled steak, mixed greens, and a spicy dressing made from chili, garlic, and palm sugar. The third dish is a steak sandwich made with grilled steak, relish, and mayonnaise, served on toasted bread. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using high-quality ingredients and cooking techniques to bring out the flavors of the steak. They also share tips and tricks for preparing each dish, such as cooking the steak to the right temperature and using the right amount of seasoning.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The recipe starts with a hot pan and olive oil for the main course.
2. The steaks are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic before being fried quickly on both sides.
3. The steaks are then set aside, and the same pan is used to cook chopped shallots, sliced mushrooms, butter, and crushed garlic.
4. A splash of Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard are added to the pan, followed by a dash of brandy.
5. The alcohol is allowed to burn off before the cream is added and stirred in with chopped parsley.
6. The steaks are returned to the pan and cooked for a few minutes before being served with sautéed potatoes and peas.
7. The recipe uses a "proper organic beef" that is fed on grass in the summer and swedes and turnips in the winter.
8. Hannah, who has been on a gluten-free diet, is introduced to a protein-rich steak dish to help her get back on the road to recovery.
9. The steak is cooked with a spicy marinade and served with a taragon dressing.
10. The recipe includes a gremolata made with lemon zest, parsley, capers, and seasonings.
11. The beef is cooked to medium-rare and served with a salad made with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a spicy dressing.
12. The spicy dressing is made with chili, garlic, palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice.
13. The recipe includes toasted peanuts as a topping for the salad.
14. The steak sandwich is made with a filet of beef, garlic butter, and a relish made with red onion, chili, and tomatoes.
15. The relish is cooked with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then roasted with cherry vinegar and basil.
16. The mustard mayonnaise is made with whole grain mustard and mayonnaise.
17. The bread is char-grilled and seasoned with olive oil and salt before being used to make the sandwich.
18. The sandwich is assembled with the steak, lettuce, mayonnaise, and relish.