"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." - Henry David Thoreau ~ August 'All-Stars' _______________ GRILLED LEMON HERB STEAKS ~ Savory flavor for a simple holiday dinner adapted from Bon Appetit (July 1991) ___________ 8 1 1/2-inch thick Porterhouse, New York Strips, or T-bone 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice and zest 1/3 cup dry vermouth 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary (2 Tbsp. dried) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (1 Tbsp. dried) 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp. brown sugar freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and pour over steaks. Marinate several hours. Prepare grill. Allow steaks to rest 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling. Remove steaks from marinade. Sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste. Place marinade in saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Grill steaks to desired donenesss , about 5-7 minutes per side for rare. Allow to rest before serving. ...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )