Steak, Peppers & Potatoes!!!!

The husband put a request in the other night for steak.  We both love it...but don't eat it that often in the winter that often.  We never brought the grill onto the deck and with all the snow we've had there was no way I was trekking out to bring it on the deck.  So...I figured I'd make the steaks in the grill pan. I had some red and orange peppers that I had picked up at the farmer's market and knew they'd go great along with the steak. I through in some garlic potatoes for good measure!

Steak

• 2 Petite Sirloin Steaks
• Salt
• Pepper

1. Season steaks with salt and pepper on each side
2. Place on very well heated grill
3. Cook about 7 minutes on each side for medium/rare steaks
4. Set them aside to rest before eating

Peppers

• 3-4 Red, Orange, Yellow Peppers (I am not a fan of green peppers)
• 1 Medium Onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Butter

1. Slice up your peppers and onions
2. In a large heated fry pan add a few pats of butter and some olive oil
3. Add your peppers and onions
4. Season with salt & pepper
5. Fry them until the onions and peppers have browned up a little bit

Potatoes

• 3-4 potatoes, cubed (skin on)
• Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic
• Salt
• Olive Oil

1. Lightly coat the bottom of a baking sheet with olive oil
2. Place potatoes on baking sheet
3. Sprinkle with salt and the Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic
4. Bake in an oven heated to 400 until golden brown

Patate Fritte - Fried Potatoes.

This is one of my families go to dishes when we need a quick side dish, or an easy lunch.  My mom still makes this dish for my dad - very simple, very tasty.

• 1 Potato per person - cut potato in half and then slice into thin pieces
• 1/2 Large onion (more or less depending on your taste)
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

1. Drizzle large frying pan with olive oil (enough to cover the bottom)
2. Once the oil gets hot, add your potatoes
3. Season with Salt & Pepper
4. About half way through, add your onions (you may end up burning them if you add them too early)
5. When the potatoes are nice and brown, remove from heat and serve
6. Another variation is to add 1-2 beaten eggs into the pan towards the end making it a very quick frittata!