A Quick Dinner for TV Night

Tonight brings the top three finalists competing on American Idol (yeaaaaa, Crystal)and the second from last episode of "Lost", so supper must be over in a flash and and the kitchen clean before 8:00 pm. Then finally, we can snuggle up on the couch and watch our two favorite shows.

We have watched American Idol since the 2nd second season and while some say that the ratings are going down and they have lost interest I still love the show. The talent has improved exponentially every year and while Crystal is my clear favorite I will not be disappointed regardless of who wins this time around.
We came into "Lost" late and just started watching on DVD last spring. We methodically watched over 100 hours in seasons 1-4 then waited until season 5 came out and quickly devoured it as well. I can honestly say I have never been hooked on episodic TV like this before. I think we will truly be "Lost" when the final (2.5 hour) episode airs on Sunday evening.

So, any other Idol or Lost fans out there?

I found some beautiful ribeyes on sale this weekend, so, my quick and easy supper goes like this:

Ribeyes Diane*
Stir Fry Squash
Teriyaki Noodles (Lipton, in a packet, love 'em)
Mixed Green Salad (with greens from our garden)

Ribeyes Diane

2 rib eye steaks - cut about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 Tbsp. butter (divided)
4 tsp. onions, diced fine
1 tsp. Dijon mustard ( I like country style, but any mustard will do)
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp.Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet, stir in onions and Dijon mustard.
Add steaks.
Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. Remove from skillet to serving platter and cover with foil.
To skillet, add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 2 T butter.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Add parsley and rosemary.
Pour sauce over steaks.

You can grill your steaks and make the sauce in the skillet, but you lose the pan juices and it is just almost as good, but still really good!!

So, Until Tomorrow......................
S~~~