The night the Chipster stood still, WwG&C # 18

by geng

Picture this. The night is silent. You are focusing your camera on a plate of broiled flank steak topped with steaming pan seared mushrooms and a side of creamy mashed potatoes. You are about to take photos for the blog *click… click*. Your husband is eerily quiet. In the kitchen the aroma of the evening’s feast lingers in the air. Your plate looks inviting. Your mouth is watering. You begin to wonder who gave you the willpower not to take a bite. Your husband is eerily quiet. But first things first, it is imperative to take photos now *click… click*. Tomorrow is Thursday, you must finish taking photos for the blog *click… click*. You think to yourself, “My, it is awfully quiet in here.” You begin to wonder why you haven’t heard from your husband. Not a pip *click… click*. He is usually very vocal about his opinion on our Wednesday experiments. The silence is deafening but you must complete the task at hand.

Silence. *click… click* Is that crickets you hear from your window? *chirp… chirp*

Finally your curiosity got the better of you so you look at where he sits and you see him quietly enjoying his dinner. Your eyes meet and he smiles and closes his eyes and he says “hmmmmm… hmmmmm”. And you have a Mikey moment. “He likes it, he really likes it!”

Grilled Flank Steak Topped With Pan Seared Mushrooms

Recipe loosely adapted from Pioneer Woman Ingredients flank steak, about 2 lbs

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 lemon (zest and juice)

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 Tbs minced garlic

2 Tbs minced ginger

2 Tbs sesame oil

1 cup 7-up

salt and pepper to taste Directions: Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients except for the flank steak. In a ziploc bag throw in the flank steak and the marinade. Marinate inside the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the broiler. Broil the steak at least five minutes on each side. Watch it carefully. If you prefer your steak rare, you may need to take it out of the broiler sooner. Flank steak is of course best grilled 4 minutes on each side. Pan Seared Mushrooms

Recipe loosely adapted from Pioneer Woman Ingredients 1 package mushroom (cremini is best)

2 small shallots

2 cloves garlic

2 Tbs canola oil

2 Tbs butter

salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cut the mushrooms and mince the shallots and garlic. Heat oil in a saute pan for at least a minute or two. When the oil is hot throw in the mushrooms. Sear the mushrooms until it releases its juices. Add the shallots, garlic, and butter saute until cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on top of the steak.