Thanksgiving is just a week away ! How fast did this year fly by. What are your plans for the long weekend? A big Turkey Dinner with the family, or something more intimate. As far as our plans go, Thursday is for the extended family and Friday is for Friends-giving. Isn't that fun !
Friends-giving is celebrated through the month of November, but we do it over the same weekend, with some special friends of ours. Friends who have stood the test of time. Friends whom we are Thankful for. Last year, our Friends-giving party even had Hubby sharing a local TV slot. he was picking our stash of spirits, and made it to evening news, speaking of Friends giving. Yes, that clip is archived for sure. Its not every day that a former TV journalists family members are on air, right.
Coming back to Friends-giving, something special is on the menu for us. Its not Turkey, its Steak. Friends-giving is usually a potluck, with hostess tackling the main protein, and the guests pitching in with the sides. As the hostess, I shall be tackling the protein and one side.
I love Coffee and I love Steak . And my husband brought the two together, to create the most perfect Friendsgiving dinner menu. Its packs such a flavorful punch along with satisfying the soul.
Coffee crusted Steak and Buttered Butternut Squash , make for one luxurious plate.
Trust me, its not your average meat and potatoes kind of dinner. If you are looking for healthier options, when you are hosting your friends, then you are in the wrong page. If dry aged steak was not enough, then there's loads and loads of butter adding to the mix. My Husband is the fancier of the home chefs, between us both. While I cook the mundane, he cooks up the exotic and even the special occasion meals, with panache. And coffee crusted steak is his specialty .
Without much further ado, lets get cooking, shall we.
COFFEE CRUSTED STEAK AND BUTTERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH :
STEAK:
Ingredients :
Strip Steak : 2
Paprika : 1 tsp
Cumin Powder : 1 tsp
Salt
Coffee Powder : 4 tbsp
Brown Sugar : 1 tbsp
Canola Oil
Butter
Procedure :
Make a dry rub of the seasonings
Pat your thawed steak dry with a paper towel to soak up any moisture and generously coat it with the dry rub. Let it marinate for an hour at least.
In a cast iron pan, or a non stick pan, melt your 1 stick of butter . Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Or you can grill it too.
Let the meat rest for at least 5 mins. Then cut the steaks on the bias. Serve with the uttered butternut squash .
SQUASH:
Ingredients :
Butternut Squash : 1 : Cubed
Butter : 1 to 2 stick
Salt
Pepper
Brown Sugar : 2 tbsp
Scallions/Green Onion : 1/2 bunch : finely chopped
Procedure:
Add canola oil and butter to a non stick pan .
Add in 1 tbsp of brown sugar. Stir it around.
Add in your cubed butternut squash, season with salt and pepper and add in some more butter. You can alss add in your second spoon of brown sugar at this point.
Once your butter nut squash is cooked, add in your scallions.
Wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving !
Bon Appetit !
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