There is something about New Years Day that makes me want to stay curled up on the couch in comfortable clothes on the couch all day watching football and napping. I didn’t even leave the house yesterday at all. And it felt good!
Besides wanting to relax all day I really wanted to spend some time in the kitchen. After a little menu planning I gave Scott the option of steak or chicken. Not really a big surprise that he picked the steak. Especially since I don’t cook steak that often! I love steak but really don’t eat it that often. This recipe changes that, expensive steak house quality but even better since we got to eat it in lounge pants and sweatshirts 
Steak Au Poivre (inspired by Everyday Food)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt
1/2 cup peppercorns (use a good pepper grinder)
2 New York Strip Steaks
1/3 cup white wine (I used a Vino Verde)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
Directions
Season steaks with salt
On a large plate spread ground peppercorns, using thongs place each steak and coat with the peppercorns.
In a large skillet heat oil until hot, place steaks in and cook about 4-5 minutes per side. Only turn each steak once so you get a good sear on the steak. The better the sear, the better the flavor.
Remove steaks from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
Wipe out the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and pour wine in. Scrap up the browned bits with a wooden spoon and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and reduce for 4 minutes. Stir in mustard and thyme.
Cut the steaks and drizzle the sauce over. Marvel at how good the steak is and think about how much you would have spent at a steak house!
Best side for this steak? Roasted potatoes. Perfectly roasted with olive oil and salt until their skin pops. Topped with a little parsley for even more flavor. This was one darn good meal.
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