Article: The perfect partner: a spicy potato salad.(recipes made from steak and potatoes)(Recipe)

Steak au Poivre 
 
PREP 10 minutes 
COOK about 14 minutes 
MAKES 4 main-dish servings 
 
1 tablespoon whole black 
  peppercorns, crushed 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
4 beef tenderloin steaks (filet 
  mignon), 1 1/4 inches thick 
  (about 5 ounces each) 
1 tablespoon margarine or butter 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1/4 cup dry white wine 
2 tablespoons brandy 
1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream 
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 
  plus whole chives for garnish 
 
1. In cup, mix peppercorns and salt. 
Rub mixture all over steaks. 
 
2. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt 
margarine with oil over medium-high 
heat. Add steaks and cook 14 to 
16 minutes for medium-rare or until 
desired doneness, ...

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