South Western Dinner

Started off with some Sweet Potato soup.

Recipe:

- onions
- chicken stock
- grated sweet potatoes
- hot sauce / pepper
- cinnamon
- salt
- garnish: crispy tortilla strips and cilantro sour creme

Main Course: South Western Steak Salad with Rice Pilaf

Recipe:

- Marinade steak in coriander, cumin, garlic, olive oil, hot sauce, and mustard

- sauté onions and garlic in oil then toast basmati rice in oil then add water/chicken stock/bay leaf to cook

- cook steak in hot cast iron pan, let rest for a few minutes to relax, then thinly slice (against the fibres)

- mix salsa, half a lime, and olive oil in a bowl. Add mixed greens, red pepper, cilantro, and grated cheddar