Steak Night, Date Night!!

Prepare the Grill!!

Stack the briquettes in the grill like a pyramid. Light on fire, and wait till the coals get white. Once white, spread the coals out a bit. 

Let the steak sit out for 10 minutes to bring to room temperature. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper (I prefer Kosher salt). 

Helpful tip: Salt is the best thing you can do for a steak. It intensifies the flavors that are already there.

Place on the grill.

After a couple minutes, move the steaks to a different direction to provide the criss-cross marks.

Heat some butter in a pan with a Tbs of olive oil.

I wanted to sweat my onions as opposed to caramelizing them. 

Helpful tip: Salt brings out moisture. So if you're sweating your onions, add the salt after you throw them in the pan at the beginning. If you're caramelizing them, salt them once they're done cooking.

Saute mushrooms in butter.

For the carrots, I seasoned them with salt, pepper, and some thyme. I drizzled them with olive oil and then roasted them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brush them with orange marmalade or honey. Roast them for another 10 minutes after that.