On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:02:21 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

> Kent wrote:
>
> >> At brunch, Lin stated that her entree was the "Ultimate" steak & egg
> >> dish. I'm not so sure about that. Upon reflection, I think the ultimate
> >> steak & eggs would definitely have truffles. What else should the
> >> ultimate steak & eggs have?
> >>
> > Tournedos Rossini with Foie Gras: I'd leave out the eggs, or have eggs on
> > the side. Or, use the yolks for sauce Bernaise. Have that on the side
> > with the Madeira sauce with the steak.
>
> Marginalizing or omitting the eggs rather disqualifies the dish from being
> the ultimate steak & egg dish. I'm sure you'll agree.
>
> I'm still mulling over my concept of the "ultimate" steak & egg dish.
> Besides truffles, I think potatoes would have to be in there somewhere. Some
> kind of sauce which enhances all the other components; maybe just a compound
> butter with thyme and shallots.
>
Everything you're thinking of sounds wonderful, but I wouldn't want it
for breakfast.

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