Updated: 09/29/2006

TV 7 Morning Show 9/29/2006

Steak au Poivre

4 ten-ounce New York Strip steaks

4 tablespoons cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup chopped, peeled and cored Granny Smith apples

2 tablespoons scallions (white part only)

4 tablespoons brandy

4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup beef gravy

salt and pepper to taste

Roll steaks in the pepper. Heat pan on medium-high heat and add the butter and steaks. Cook four to five minutes each side for rare. Remove to serving plates. Add the apples, scallions and brandy to the pan. Flambé and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, spoon sauce over steaks and serve with baked or fried potatoes.