Here I'm pairing a rich steak with a light, bright arugula salad. Happy 1st Birthday, Jacob! Also, I see you have an Epicurian cutting board; I have one too, and I LOVE it! This was totally delicious and (temporarily) fulfilled one of my biggest pregnancy cravings for steak! This salad features shallots, so thinly sliced they lend a raw crunch that’s not too sharp. Congratulations on his first year and thinking he has so much to look forward to as one of the best fed babies in the world! No wonder he wanted a bite of that steak – it looks delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe! Looking forward to cake! Credit given, of course, along with wild applause. I tried (and fell in love with) your southwestern brisket last fall, and this new steak recipe may be the 2nd steak thing I cook. She is 2.5 and wakes us up, yelling every day around 4 am. That salad looks fantastic. I’ve never made one myself, but this might give me the incentive to do so. Happy birthday to him! Scatter half of the blue cheese and onion over the tomatoes. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. But this does look like a very yummy first birthday dinner. What I want to say is: that’s the most adorable salad platter I have ever seen! And I don’t mean that in a creepy way, just a “I want one!…someday” way. This dish gets a spin from the honey-caramelized onions; the natural sugars in the honey speed up the caramelization process. This is bringing back all kinds of memories for me, as it’s a similar recipe to the last thing I cooked, waaaaay back on July 19 of this year (gosh, where has the time gone?) I attempted an interesting-sounding retro salad dressing from this recipe and found it… inedible. Hope the New York tornadoes did not affect you or your birthday plans! I then made it a second time with no lime juice, a little bit of lime zest, half the balsamic vinegar and half the sugar and we found it… passable. To cook the steak on the stove The problem I have is that the salad could get a heavy taste and texture from the creamy dressing and I prefer lighter dressings. I only found you a few months ago, but I have already made several of your recipes. ;))). Fast-cooking and flavorful, skirt steak is made for weeknight dinners. :))). (I have a 16 month old and know very well it’s as much of a celebration for you as it is for him!). Hi Deb, I got a hankering for this salad that I had remembered seeing here…I made it and used your suggested dressing–So delicious! Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 mins. Spoon half of the dressing over both sides of the steak, reserving the remaining dressing. I love steak and cheese. That steak was good, eh? My 16 year-old daughter approved without an eye roll or a pick at the plate. Seeing that I don’t have a grill or a cast iron pan, is there a way to properly broil a skirt steak? I guess this makes the meal a little less healthy but we also popped some trader joe’s baked onion rings into the oven to eat on the side :) Thanks Deb- this is going to become a new go-to recipe! Btw, here’s some more of the “science” on it I pulled from a forum that doesn’t have the original source: Fats and oils are made of a combination of three kinds of fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. But then I refer to a well garnished margarita as a salad…. Serve with additional vinaigrette on the side. I think that’s the best kind of sock monkey, old-school. Salad looks and sounds absolutely delish as are all of your recipes and I agree with the others, I used to come to your site for the recipes but now am not sure which is my favorite part…pictures of that cute little boy and watching him grow up so fast or the ever yummy recipes!! I have a weird aversion to arugula (sinful I know) – do you think this would work over any more “normal” lettuces? Jacob is so stinkin’ cute! They’re 21. I am excited to see the next post with pictures of a birthday-cake-covered baby face. A gift from the friend who’s daughter had the sock monkey he tried to steal in the first place. This past weekend we decided to go a little crazy and put it onto a pizza. 5. Steak: Check out the Steak 101 above and pick out your favorite! Bonus: it went from grocery bag to table in 30 minutes–a lot better than my other major pregnancy craving for homemade lasagna! Serve immediately. He’s adorable :) :) And now I know exactly what I want for dinner. Deb, I can’t believe I have spent a full year gasping over jaw-droppingly, heart-achingly cute photos of Jacob, but I will use the occasion of his birthday to officially thank you for keeping us all drooling over him all year long. AND I checked out the Real Men of Genius 12 thousand calorie Taco Salad Inventor video. I can’t believe I actually have all the ingredients for this in my house. And Happy Birthing Day, Deb! Happy Birthday big guy! Use any variety of peach, or you can substitute nectarines or plums. Have fun with your other biggest fans, your grandparents, this weekend, li’l buddy. My little guy’s favorite favorite favorite snuggly toy is his green sock monkey-for naps, bedtime, and general dragging around. I love his curls! Much love to you, the cutest baby ever (remember we are not to tell my incredibly cute nephew that I said that. Mmmm… I’m thinking this is my Friday night dinner! Made this for dinner tonight, and it was perfection – first time using arugula for anything, ditto for skirt steak. Slice steak thinly against the grain and toss in with the arugula. Well, I won’t be partaking in the steak, but happy birthday to Jacob. Ah to have a baby without opinion…, I mentioned earlier, but the sock monkey is homemade — a gift! Ingredients. I’ve been reading your site for .. well, a couple years now if not more and chime in when I see fit, but am always impressed with your concoctions and photography (LOVE the monkey cake, by the way … I am a huge believer in home made birthday cakes … I ask for color, flavor, and animal and go from there …) ANYWAY :: my question is about steak. Besides, why eat something so healthy when you can add a little extra cheese and bread?! I wish you all many more! happy first b.day jacob! And blue cheese, because to quote one of my favorite commercials of all time, “Is it healthy? Jessie – rocket and arugula are different names for the same thing. I am envious of your cooking AND photography skills. To cook the steak on the stove My husband will love this! I’m discover your blog a long time ago, when my friend send me a link with request for NY Cheesecake, which is really special, and outshines from the sea of NYCC cakes. Wait ’til your Mama presents you with the birthday cake. The recipe couldn’t have been easier. that first bite of steak+red onion was awesome. 24 oz baby arugula; 12 grape tomatoes; 2 tbsps red wine vinegar; 2 oz feta cheese; 1 cup red onion, slices; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 6 tbsps olive oil; 16 oz beef inside skirt steak (lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat) 1 tsp unpacked brown sugar; Directions. Happy Birthday, Jacob! 1/2 teaspoon honey Drizzle with reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat. Oh, your little guy is too cute–and properly spoiled! :), Happy 1st Birthday Jacob! The steak in this salad can be grilled a day ahead of time and makes for excellent leftovers in sandwiches and stir-fries. 2 Grill steak, turning once halfway through, until done the way you like, 6 to 8 minutes for … Oh Happy Birthday Jacob!! This salad is good, but what makes it is the dressing! I can’t remember the last time I had steak — and now I’m dying to have some! Hooray for sock monkeys, curly hairs, and cans of Crisco! Skirt steak? I used to click over hungrily just for your gorgeous recipes, but now I click over knowing I’ll also be satiated by the sight of your gorgeous baby (not as gorgeous as my own two, mind you, but a close third for sure). maybe i’ll try spinach or rocket if i can’t get arugula. Your email address will not be published. Seriously, you’re doing great! Previous post: linguine with tomato-almond pesto. Thanks for a great dinner! On the topic of amazing commercials for food/drink that I wouldn’t actually want to consume, if you haven’t already seen this Nutrigrain commercial, you should, without a doubt, stop what you’re doing and watch it right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6rE0EakhG8, While I am sure the recipe is amazing.. as all of yours are.. Thank you for making my email inbox a happy place with every post, recipe, and photos. :). But I’m sure your little baby’s belly is much more fun :) Count me in a for a plate of this! Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. pending English is my hope that the translator is more or less correct. We have this salad at least once a week without the steak and grilled lemons. Someday when I decide to bear a child I hope they are half as darling as yours is. “I don’t see no lettuce…” Happy birthday, little heartbreaker! He is so adorable, no matter my mood, I log on to just smile at his gorgeous face. Can’t wait to see more birthday pic’s. Mmm. Why is that? The recipe doesn’t specify. Slice the steak, arrange the slices on a platter, top with the arugula salad… Happy birthday to him! We were gasping in wonder throughout dinner. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I love it. Of course, those are just the lettuces I like, so I am biased. Heck, yeah…, A very happy birthday to the Cutest Baby Ever. I almost got that same sock monkey for my niece’s first birthday. Have a fabulous birthday! Place the arugula into a serving bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Place the steak on a plate. That steak looks so juicy and delicious, I’m drooling just looking at it! I promise that unless it is a unspeakable disaster that the next post will be a birthday cake. I’ll be getting thee to a grocery tomorrow for a little Maytag blue! deb, you have treated us to a funny, cute, sweet & just adorable year of jacob…thanks for sharing. Mine is the large one, slate color, but I have been thinking of getting one like yours for a while now… Maybe next time I need retail therapy. This was made with lean sirloin, cooked on a … I’ve done the Zuni Cafe roast chicken and bread salad twice, the zucchini fritters, tomato salad with crushed croutons, and the corn, buttermilk and chive popovers. Jen — You can use either. There is a print icon that leads to a print template at the bottom of each recipe, where it says “DO MORE:” You can also click CTRL + P from any recipe post and it will take you to a streamlined print template. Alright, I think this is my third (and last) comment on this post. Have a large amount of the most fantastic stilton to use up so this was great timing. Sooooo funny! I want to take a bath in it! You have very edible pics, what camera type you use? Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium heat. I can’t believe he’s already a year old!!! Salad Greens: What kind of greens you want to use it totally up to you– use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.I always opt for arugula or a spring mix. I love skirt steak salad with bleu cheese but I never think to make it myself, only order it in restaurants, so thanks for posting to make me realize I can do this at home too. That dish looks amazing…I think I may try this next week. Can you pop the einkorn berries to eat as just a pop corn affect? cooking steak. Happy birthday, Jacob! thanks so much for your recipes always! Tell your mama we are so grateful that she shares you with us. We actually thought we’d treat ourselves to a little something-something as a pat on the back for keeping a tiny human being alive and occasionally dressed appropriately for the weather for a year but the baby expressed such a keen (read: loud and pointing) interest in That Thing Sizzling On The Stove that he was given a taste. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest, loosely covered with foil, for five minutes. Something about steak on salad makes my skirt fly up. Spoon half of the dressing over both sides of the steak, reserving the remaining dressing. Jacob Henry. Have a wonderful time celebrating his first year. I especially liked the how the bleu cheese offset the tanginess of the dressing. Thanks for sharing! They would make quite and angry, sleepless couple at some point! the salad looks delicious, but not quite as delicious as that precious baby of yours. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until the garlic is slightly golden, about 30 seconds. Mouth watering…. OOOOH and indeed I now see you DID get him the sock monkey!!! lol Almost makes me want one of my own. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. oil grill, then add steak, turning once,4 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Croutons from a bag are a thing of the past. That looks so good. Your mustard sounds yummy though with either red or white wine-comparison time. skirt-steak-salad-with-arugula-and-blue-cheese. You got him the sock monkey! known as Constitution Day!) I used minced red onion as a garnish and it was very tasty. Whenever we have steak I always save some of my piece so that I can have a steak, blue cheese, and tomato salad the next day. I can see why you want to get away for a nice dinner. Happy Birthday Jacob! Happy !st Birthday, Jacob!!! Lightly oil the steak, and grill it for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Made this for dinner tonight, with the recommended worcestire + dijon in the dressing. Love it! You little boy is very cute. Can’t wait to try it, with goat cheese of course instead of the stinky blue stuff :) happy birthday to Jacob!! I ventured a guess that it could be pulled off easily a very hot cast iron pan and sure, our apartment (and baby) smelled like a steakhouse for a while, but it worked! In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin and coriander. He is a very good baby. What a precious baby boy! Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the pears, sprinkle with salt. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Catalina is one of those dressings that sounds good but just doesn’t make it taste-wise. cutest child ever. My mom has an adorable picture of my first birthday in which I am busy planting my face in my grandmother’s chocolate cake! This looks absolutely delicious. Winner, winner! turned your best yellow layer cake (with your instant fudge frosting & topped with confetti sprinkles) into cupcakes & served to the delight of 5 little boys after dinner last nite. Salad Greens: What kind of greens you want to use it totally up to you– use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.I always opt for arugula or a spring mix. Season with salt and pepper and toss together well. so GORGEOUS! Happy first birthday, darlin’! What is it about the bottoms of shoes and metal handrails (or anything else really) that requires a taste. (WHAT. This homemade blue cheese dressing could be served with the perfect ribeye salad. Have a fun time this weekend. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Happy birthday to all of you! Happy belated birthday to little Jacob! (love the “weeknight dinner” category!). Happy Birthday! Spoon half of the dressing over both sides of the steak, reserving the remaining dressing. — Flank Steak Salad with Roasted Shallots and Goat Cheese. Cannot get enough of this! made this for dinner tonight and LOVED it. 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