Dana Cooks with Simply Schnucks: Steak Night Date Night

ST. LOUIS — FRESH HERB RUB YIELD: 1/4 CUP

1 tbsp. kosher salt

1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. Schnucks garlic powder

1 tsp. Schnucks onion powder

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped

SPICY MOCHA RUB YIELD: 1/4 CUP

1 tbsp. kosher salt

1 tbsp. kosher salt

1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp. ground coffee

1 tsp. Schnucks chili powder

1 tsp. Schnucks ground cumin

1 tsp. Schnucks garlic powder

SWEET GARLIC MARINADE YIELD: 1 CUP

¼ cup Schnucks extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup Schnucks honey

 ¼ cup apple juice

2 tbsp. Schnucks apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp. soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

TO PREPARE STEAK:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large high-sided, oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add seasoned steak to pan and sear each side 1-2 minutes. Add pan to oven and cook until internal temperature of steak reaches 5 degrees lower than desired doneness.
4. Remove steak from pan; allow to rest for at least 3 minutes before serving (steak will continue to cook).
5. For larger steaks (such as a flank) that do not fit in a pan, sear on a griddle and transfer to a sheet pan to finish in the oven.

SPICY CHIMICHURRI

YIELD: 1½ CUPS

• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
• ½ cup Schnucks extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, chopped and seeded
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. crushed red chili flakes

SAVORY BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

YIELD: 1½ CUPS

• 2 tbsp. Schnucks unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 1 cup Schnucks heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup blue cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

HERB COMPOUND BUTTER

YIELD: 8 TBSP

• 1 stick Schnucks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. Schnucks salt
• 1/2 tsp. jalapeño, finely minced

1. Using a fork, mash together all ingredients until combined.
2. Transfer butter mixture to parchment or plastic wrap and form into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until solid.
3. Cut into slices for serving on your favorite steak or vegetables.