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Asparagus (recipe follows)
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Brush steaks with mustard.
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Season the steaks on both sides with kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon per side.
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In a pie tin place peppercorns and press steaks in to coat each side with about 1 tablespoon.
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In a heavy-bottomed 12-inch saute pan heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil to smoking.
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Cook steaks for 3 minutes on each side.
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Transfer steaks to a plate.
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Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil and the shallots to the pan.
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Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Carefully add the brandy to the pan.
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Note: IT WILL IGNITE.
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Allow brandy to burn off and add garlic, and veal stock.
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Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half.
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Stir in heavy cream and continue to reduce for 2 minutes, or until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Stir in butter and add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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Serve immediately.
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Garnish with parsley.
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Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
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Set over high heat and bring to a boil.
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Cook the potatoes until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and cool under running cold water.
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Once cool enough to handle, place the potatoes on a cutting board and slice in half lengthwise.
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Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Heat a 12-inch saute pan with the olive oil over medium high heat.
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Place the potatoes, cut side down, in the pan and cook the potatoes until browned and crispy, about 3 minutes.
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Turn over and cook with the sage, rosemary and thyme for another 3 minutes, being sure to toss the potatoes to distribute the herbs.
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Adjust the seasoning and serve with the steak au poivre.
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1 bunch pencil asparagus
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2 teaspoons walnut oil
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Salt and pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
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Trim the bottom 2-inches off the asparagus and discard.
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Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces on a diagonal.
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Heat a saute pan over high heat.
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Add the walnut oil and heat.
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Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
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Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
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Remove from the heat and add walnuts and toss to combine.