Peppercorn Steaks
These steaks are traditionally prepared in a skillet to capture all the meaty juices and brown bits for the peppercorn sauce. However, you can grill the steaks and prepare the sauce on the side, if desired.
These steaks are traditionally prepared in a skillet to capture all the meaty juices and brown bits for the peppercorn sauce. However, you can grill the steaks and prepare the sauce on the side, if desired.
Decorated with a colourful mixed peppercorn crust, this pâté makes a festive presentation. It is lighter than most traditional pâtés because it uses light cream cheese instead of butter.
Serve this succulent salmon warm or chilled. This sauce is also delicious with steamed asparagus or artichokes. Green peppercorns in brine are often sold in small cans in gourmet and some large grocery stores. Sometimes green peppercorns are jarred in vinegar, in which case they should be drained and rinsed before using.
Tarragon's delicate citrus and licorice notes combine in this infused vinegar. Pink peppercorns provide lovely colour contrast. Choose pretty bottles for gift giving and add a note to make a simple vinaigrette by whisking one part of this vinegar with four parts extra-virgin olive oil. – Alison Kent
Kelp is an edible Pacific Ocean seaweed that grows in long, wide ribbons. Dried kelp comes whole or shredded. You'll find it at any Chinese, Japanese or Korean food store, as well as in some health food aisles. Szechuan, or Sichuan, peppercorns are the dried reddish brown berries of prickly ash and are used extensively in Chinese cooking. They are sold mainly at Chinese grocers and herbalists.
Pepper adds the perfect hit of heat to tender steak, which, for this recipe, should be 1/2 to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm) thick. For extra flavour, top it off with Herb Butter, one of the Aiolis or a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese.
Try this ranch-inspired blend with Boston lettuce, sweet onion and red peppers.
