Cooking Together: A Delicious Meal with NY Strip Steak, Local Wine, and a New Favorite Salad Dressing

There's something special about cooking a meal together. The teamwork and the shared satisfaction of creating something delicious are all part of the experience. Recently, my fiance and I embarked on a culinary adventure, and the result was an amazing and mouthwatering meal that we won't soon forget. Even though he says. "I didn't do anything." We did "nothing" together and it made it even more special.

The Star of the Show: NY Strip Steak

Each fall, the anticipation builds as we prepare to indulge in the rich flavors of our locally sourced cow from Vermont Natural Beef. Throughout the year, we carefully plan and savor every moment of cooking up the delectable beef. For our main course, we decided to indulge in a juicy and tender NY strip steak. This cut of beef is known for its marbling and rich flavor, making it a favorite among steak enthusiasts. We seasoned it simply with salt, pepper, and topped off with butter while resting to let the natural flavors shine through.

This recipe cooked it to perfection: Perfect New York Strip Steak

Pairing with Local Wine & Homemade Salad Dressing

No delicious meal is complete without a great wine pairing, and we were fortunate enough to have a bottle of local wine on hand. During our recent visit to the cape, we made sure to grab some wine from Truro Vineyards. We have a preference for their sweeter wines, and who can resist their charming lighthouse-themed bottles?

One of our recent discoveries was a new salad dressing that we have become absolutely obsessed with. It was paired with another recipe but we love it with our salads. Made with fresh garlic, tangy red wine vinegar, and a hint of lemon, this dressing added a burst of flavor to our side salad.

We tossed together a mix of crisp greens, crunchy cucumbers, carrots, sundried tomatoes topped with feta cheese, then drizzled the dressing over the top. The result was a refreshing and vibrant salad that perfectly complemented the richness of the steak.

Salad dressing recipe - The chickpea salad is delicious too! Or just scroll down to the dressing recipe which now use on all are salads.

A Meal to Remember

Sitting down to enjoy our meal, we couldn't help but appreciate the effort and love that went into creating it. The perfectly cooked NY strip steak, paired with the local wine and the burst of flavor from the salad dressing, made for a truly memorable dining experience.

Cooking together not only brings us closer as a couple but also allows us to explore new flavors and create lasting memories. Whether it's a special occasion or just a regular weeknight, taking the time to cook and enjoy a delicious meal together is always worth it.

So, why not gather your loved ones, put on your aprons, and embark on your own culinary adventure? You never know what delicious creations you might come up with!