Once in a while we feel like eating meat. This happens maybe once every month or two. So we bought a steak. We also got some baking potatoes and green beans.

John seasons our steak early in the day and lets it dry out uncovered in the refrigerator. He lights the gas grill and lets it heat up for 10 minutes. Since our steak is thick he cooks it for 4 minutes on each side and then lets it rest for 5 minutes.

I microwave one potato and cut it in half longitudinally. John also takes this out to put on the grill for some extra flavor and crispness. I also make the green beans. I take a big risk and do not french them. They seem pretty tender and flavorful as is and I know that John is not a great fan of my frenching beans. I put them in a high-sided pan with a little water, some mushroom, sage and green onions. As the water evaporates and the beans become tender, I add a teaspoon of butter. Uncovered, I let the water boil away. The little bit of fat browns the beans and mushrooms. It turns out really tasty.

Here’s my splurge dinner –

Steak, baked/grilled potato and green beans with mushrooms and sage