High Falutin' Steak and Pertaters

On March 16th, 2008, in the year of our lord, a meal of epic proportions was bestowed upon a group of 5 young warrior poets in the great kingdom of Elsmere.

It was on this seventh day, our heroes feasted on Flank steaks pounded to an even half inch submission by our very own Blacksmith Jackie and stuffed with the rich flavors of roasted red peppers, feta cheese, fresh baby spinach and various spices, all before being bound with kitchen twine and sliced into 3 inch pinwheels of deliciousness. Set on their sides in a lightly oiled pan for roughly ten minutes on each side served to seal in the flavor. Once our prized beef was nearly done, a rich mix of mushrooms, cabernet sauvignon, milk and a bit of sour cream were added to the beef drippings to create a beautiful reduction. The twine held strong to its purpose, so once removed, these mighty morsels of meat kept their form. Topped with the reduction, this main course was hungrily devoured by our crew.

As is customary with many a balanced meal, the furious 5 also dined on their shares of grains and vegetation. This time they were treated to hefty portions of Sour Cream & Fresh Dill Mashed Potatoes as well as Roasted Asparagus Covered in Shaved Parmesan. These delicious potatoes were a new adventure for the appointed chef, who was graced with a hand from the Dread Pirate Steve. Before roasting for 14 minutes, our spears of asparagus were trimmed of their woodiness and briefly coated in a blend of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Once removed from their oven chamber and placed in its serving dish, these now tenderly roasted spears were draped in a light blanket of shaved parmesan cheese and soon after were reduced to an empty bowl and 5 full bellies.

A resounding din of elation and satisfaction descended upon our ragtag group; the likes of which had never been seen! Pride swelled in the heart of this preparer of meals, spewing forth inspiration for meals yet to come.

Ideas and inspiration for our featured meal had been discovered on the widest of our world webs:

Je Mange la Ville ~ Flank Steak Pinwheels

A Veggie Venture ~ Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Food Network ~ Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk and Dill


Thanks be to Sir Patrick of Doyle for his presentation of wine and also to Lady Allison for her Rockband skills. So it was written.