Hanger Steak
8 oz trimmed hanger steak Salt and pepper to taste
Season steak with salt and pepper , and grill to preferred temperature . Add basil pesto to top and warm whole butter in the oven to melt . Serve with roasted onions and port syrup .
Basil Pesto
1 lb fresh basil ; picked , blanched , shocked 1 c toasted pine nuts 1 c parmesan 1 c virgin olive oil 1 c roasted garlic Salt and pepper to taste
Puree mixture until smooth . Port Syrup
Heat port wine over low heat until reduced by half then chill . Be careful not to scorch .
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Dandelion Martini
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1 / 2 oz dandelion root tea 2 oz herb-infused vodka ( regular vodka works as well ) 3 dashes dandelion and burdock bitters 1 oz fresh Meyer lemon juice
Start by brewing a cup of dandelion root tea and allowing it to cool . Once it has cooled , set aside 1 / 2 ounce to use in the cocktail . In a cocktail shaker filled with ice , combine the herb-infused vodka , dandelion root tea , dandelion and burdock bitters and fresh Meyer lemon juice . Vigorously shake the mixture until it is well chilled , then strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass . Finally , add a lemon twist and a dandelion flower as a garnish to add an extra pop of flavor and presentation .
Note : To make herb-infused vodka , you can infuse regular vodka with any fresh seasonal herbs . Simply add a few sprigs of herbs to a bottle of vodka and let it sit for a few days to infuse the flavor .
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