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Herb Butter: Peel and place the garlic and shallots into a oven safe pan and drizzle with olive oil.
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Cover top of pan with aluminum foil tightly and place in 375F oven for 35 minutes.
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Remove and let cool before adding to food processor.
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Herb Butter: Add all ingredients, including roasted garlic and shallots, to a food processor and blend until everything is incorporated making sure to scrape down the sides several times while blending.
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Do not over blend or butter will start to melt.
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Herb Butter: Lay out some clear kitchen plastic and use a spatula to get all the butter onto the sheet.
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Wrap it tightly up into a log and put in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set.
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Can be used for steaks, fish, sauteing veggies, or on grilled breads.
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Potatoes: Slice fingerling potatoes in half and place in oven safe baking dish.
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Peel the garlic and add them along with the salt and some olive oil over the top of it all.
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Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
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Top with Chives when plating.
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Cauliflower Puree: Steam the cauliflower in a large covered pot with enough water to cover the bottom.
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Cook for 12-15 minutes til fork tender then remove from heat and do not drain water.
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Puree: Add cooked cauliflower to blender or food processor with salt, pepper, and butter and blend for a few seconds.
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Slowly add remaining boiling water until cauliflower is a nice puree.
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Milk or cream could be used instead of water if desired for a for sweeter and creamier puree.
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Put a dollop on plate before steaks and spoon it out a little.
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Steaks: Large pan on high heat with light drizzle of grapeseed oil or clarified butter.
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Salt the steaks on both sides and a pinch of Cumin then gently place in pan.
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Slightly reduce heat and Sear for 4-5 minutes per side for a nice crust and med-rare steak.
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Remove from heat, cover and let rest for several minutes.
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Steaks: After meat has rested slice against the grain into several nice strips as seen in pic.
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When plating, top the steaks with the peppercorn melange and some herb butter.
