"Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
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>
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>> Got a favorite recipe?
>>
>> I am thinking about doing a Steak Pizzaiola for a dinner party - I think
>> I
>> can do them in the afternoon or just before 6:30 (guests arriving) and
> serve
>> about 8:00.
>>
>> I am thinking about just browning the steaks in a very hot cast iron pan
> for
>> maybe a minute per side and then holding in the sauce till ready to
>> serve.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> You can kind of do that Dimitri. It all goes very quickly. Here is my
> tried
> and trusted recipe.
>
> Charlie
>
> BISTECCHE ALLA PIZZAIOLA
> steak in pizzaiola sauce
>
> Source: unknown/Charlie
>
> 2 tbs. olive oil
> 6 small steaks (I use sirloin) cut 1-inch thick
> salt
> pepper
>
> 4 cloves garlic, crushed
> 3/4 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded, roughly chopped and drained
> salt
> 1 tsp. oregano
>
> Smoke the oil in a pan then sauté the steaks lightly on both sides. Reduce
> heat and continue cooking for 4 minutes. Remove the steaks and season them
> with a little salt and pepper; keep warm.
>
> Put the garlic cloves in the pan and brown them. Mix in the tomatoes and
> seasonings. After 8 minutes of gentle cooking, replace the steaks in the
> frying pan and allow to cook together with the tomatoes for a few minutes.
> Serve the steaks with the sauce.

Thanks Charlie.

Looks good.

I think the menu is going to be:

Bruscetta & maybe a smoked Salmon Tartar with the cocktails or wine

Seating

A large Antipasto, Tomatoes, Olives, Salami, Artichoke hearts, maybe
provolone or Buffalo Mozzarella

For the pasta course probably a small platter of Carbonara.

The main course is either Scampi or The Steak Pizzaiola + zucchini on the
side

Maybe a salad to finish - Not sure yet

Then coffee cheese, fresh fruit and dessert wines.

Dimitri