Penne With Griddled Steak Stilton Shallots Food

PENNE WITH GRIDDLED STEAK, STILTON & SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil, add the shallots and gently fry until they are softened and lightly coloured. Remove from the frying pan with a slotted spoon.
• Increase the heat under the frying pan, season the steaks and fry on each side for 3-4 mins, depending on their thickness and how you like them cooked. Remove from the heat, transfer to a board and leave to rest for a few mins.
• Drain the pasta, return it to the pan with the shallots and stilton, then heat gently until the cheese starts to melt. Take the pan off the heat. Slice the steak and add to the pan with the watercress. Toss everything together and serve.

STEAKS AND STILTON SAUCE

Steps:

• Thirty minutes before grilling the steaks, remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature. Heat a grill with coals.
• When the coals are hot, spread them out in the grill in one solid layer. Pat the steaks dry on both sides with paper towels and brush each side lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the hot grill and sear them on each side for 2 minutes, until browned. Place the lid on the grill and allow the steaks to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they are cooked rare, or 120 degrees on a meat thermometer. (To test the steaks, insert the thermometer sideways to be sure you're actually testing the middle of the steak.) Remove the steaks from the grill, place them in one layer on a platter, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow the steaks to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve warm with the Stilton Sauce.
• Place the Stilton in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend until finely minced. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until smooth. Serve at room temperature.

SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS STILTON STEAK

Steps:

• Grill or broil the steaks to your liking.
• Melt butter in saucepan and cook onion until soft.
• Add sherry and boil to reduce slightly.
• Add cream and boil for 1 minute.
• Stir in the Stilton cheese and chives.
• Serve steaks with sauce, baby red potatoes and fresh or frozen green beans.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH GRAPES AND STILTON

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high and oil grates. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.
• In a small blender or food processor, combine vinegar, shallot, mustard and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth. Grill steak until it reaches 130°F; for medium-rare this is about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine watercress, salt and pepper and enough dressing to coat.
• Thinly slice steak across the grain and transfer to a platter. Top with watercress, stilton and grapes and serve with additional dressing.

GRILLED STEAK APPETIZERS WITH STILTON SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove meat to a cutting board and keep warm., In a small saucepan, bring wine to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Add cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Add sour cream and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. , Cut steaks into 1-in. cubes; skewer with toothpicks. Serve with sauce.

STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet, large enough to hold the steaks in one layer, until it is fiery hot. Add the oil and quickly coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the steaks and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn the steaks and continue cooking on the second side about 3 minutes. If you want the steak medium rare, cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a warm platter.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet or saucepan and add the shallots. Cook, stirring often, until they are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cook until bubbling hot. Spoon the shallots over the meat and pour any remaining butter over all. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PAN-FRIED STEAKS WITH SHALLOT-GORGONZOLA BUTTER

Steps:

• Using fork, mix 4 tablespoons butter, Gorgonzola cheese, shallots and chives in small bowl until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 8 equal pieces; form into balls. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in each of 2 heavy large skillets over high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Top each with 2 balls of shallot-Gorgonzola butter and serve.

GRILLED STEAK WITH OLIVE AND STILTON CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add broth and wine and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until sauce has reduced to 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes).
• Meanwhile season steaks with salt, chipotle powder and pepper.
• Grill or broil until cooked to desired doneness.
• Remove sauce from heat and stir in olives, cheese and thyme.
• Arrange steaks on warm plates and top with sauce.