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Pan-Seared Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Pan-Seared Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

  • The Steak: 2 Ribeye or Sirloin steaks (room temperature).

  • The Sear: 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves smashed garlic, and fresh thyme/rosemary.

  • The Mushroom Sauce:

    • 250g sliced mushrooms (Cremini or Button).

    • 1 small shallot, finely diced.

    • 1/2 cup heavy cream.

    • 1/4 cup beef stock or splash of balsamic vinegar (for acidity).

    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth).

    • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Preparation Instructions

  1. Prep the Meat: Pat the steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season heavily with salt and cracked black pepper on all sides.

  2. The Perfect Sear: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat with olive oil. Once smoking, add the steaks. Sear for 3 minutes without moving them to get that crust seen in image_4c6ee2.jpg.

  3. Baste: Flip the steaks, add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to the pan. Spoon the melting foaming butter over the steaks for another 3 minutes (for medium-rare). Remove steaks and let them rest on a plate.

  4. Sauté Mushrooms: In the same pan (don’t wash it!), add the mushrooms. Sauté in the leftover steak fat until golden brown. Add the shallots and cook until soft.

  5. Deglaze & Simmer: Pour in the beef stock to scrape up the brown bits (fond). Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Let it simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  6. Serve: Place the rested steaks on a plate, pour the generous creamy mushroom sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken

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Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Chicken & Vegetables

This “set it and forget it” meal features tender chicken breasts nestled between buttery gold potatoes and honey-glazed carrots, all infused with a savory garlic-herb butter.

Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes, halved or quartered

  • 1 lb baby carrots

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray or a little olive oil.

  2. Arrange the Base: Place the chicken breasts in the center of the slow cooker. Arrange the potatoes on one side of the chicken and the baby carrots on the other side.

  3. Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. Drizzle: Pour the garlic-herb mixture evenly over the chicken, potatoes, and carrots. Use a brush or spoon to ensure the chicken is well-coated.

  5. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. Finish and Serve: Once finished, garnish generously with fresh parsley. You can spoon the juices from the bottom over the chicken before serving to keep it extra moist.