re: Best recipe for steak on the stove?

Heat a small skillet very hot (skillet should be just barely big enough for the steaks). Sear steaks (I prefer rib eyes) to desired doneness -- about 4 minutes a side usually does it for me. Remove and keep warm. In the skillet, add a little butter and saute some finely diced shallots. Add cognac and ignite. When the flames die down, add beef or chicken stock and Dijon mustard (creole mustard also works well). Add any liquid that has accumulated around the steaks. Whisk sauce to blend. Serve the sauce over the steaks and garnish with some chopped parsley.