re: Good side with Steak

Try this for Brussel Spouts...best ever.

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

@2 lbs. of Bussel Srouts
1 medium shallot,minced
3 T. unsalted butter
3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil(probably a few more T. required to finish the dish)
Sea salt and fresh pepper to taste

Method

Melt the butter and 1 T of olive oil in a good oven proof skillet. Add the shallot and saute over med heat until translucent. Add the Brussel Sprouts and remaining olive oil. Cut heat to med high and toss well. Add more oil if needed, and saute until a bit of carmelization occurs and sprouts are getting tender but not too soft. Pop in a 400 degree oven for 4 or 5 minutes if you wish(with another T or two of oil if the dish appears a bit dry. Season to taste with fresh pepper and sea salt. Damn good side for a steak.

Delmonico Potatos

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup minced onions
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup whole milk
4 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, small diced and blanched
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
Drizzle of olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves


Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the milk and bring the liquid to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 6 cup baking dish. In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs and a drizzle of oil. Mix thoroughly. Season with creole seasoning. Stir in the parsley. Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the potatoes. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

creamed spinach and brabant potatoes

roasted new potatoes w garlic and fresh rosemary,sauteed shrooms and broccoli w cheese sauce