• Best Steakhaouse

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Thu Dec 23 07:02:00 2021
    . . . in America.

    So, the clickbait headline grabbed me.

    But this "Yelp has recently compiled a list of the best steakhouses in
    America for 24/7 Tempo. The site identified businesses listing steak as
    a specialty, then ranked them according to a number of factors, including
    user ratings and the total number of reviews.

    We list the top 25 restaurants, including the top one." let me down
    with a thud. Nevertheless, I was curious, so ....

    1. SP Brazilian Steakhouse: Lakeway, Texas. "What a wonderful
    experience. The food was amazing." Another comment: "The service was impeccable, the food delicious, and a great ambiance." Ribeye, filet
    mignon, top sirloin, bottom sirloin, and beef ribs are among the meaty offerings." But, of course, that's YELP for you.

    Of more interest was a link to "Here is the best hidden gem restaurant
    in every state" mostly because I wanted to see if they could get away
    from Chicago where these sorts of list *always* wind up with their
    entry for Illinois. Downstate gets no respect ((C) Rodney Dangerfield)

    And what do you know - they left Chi-town for "Wide spot in the road,
    Illinois" .... L'Erable, a town I'd never heard of is just off of I-57
    between Onarga and Kankakee (where I have family). It's one of those "unincorporated areas" with no post office or municipal services other
    than a road sign.

    The blurb says "There isn't much to the town of L'Erable, described as
    being in the middle of nowhere, but for the devoted fans of The
    Longbranch it is worth the drive. The food is solid American fare,
    cooked well at a reasonable price. The place fills up with mostly
    locals, but everyone gets a friendly welcome."

    So, I whistled up a menu and learned they are only open Wednesday thru
    Saturday and from 16:00 to 21:00.

    https://www.menupix.com/menudirectory/menu.php?id=1305048

    I might give their Asiago Chicken a whirl .... or I might save the gas
    and time and make this at home.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Penne Pasta w/Chicken & Asiago Cream Sauce
    Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Dairy, Pork, Vegetables
    Yield: 6 servings

    16 oz Pkg penne pasta
    3/4 c Heavy cream
    4 Boned, skin off chicken
    - thighs or 2 breasts; in
    - cubes
    5 sl Bacon; rough chopped
    1 c Asiago cheese; grated
    1 c Onion; chopped
    2 cl Garlic; rough chopped
    14 oz Can diced tomatoes *
    1 tb Dried basil
    1 tb Parsley flakes
    1 tb Dried oregano
    3 ts Sugar; or less
    1/4 ts Pepper; fresh ground if you
    - can
    2 tb Butter
    2 tb Olive oil

    Cook pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside in a large
    bowl.

    Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook until
    done. Place in bowl and set aside.

    Heat butter in same large skillet. Add bacon, onion and
    garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and
    add to pasta bowl.

    Add the tomatoes (with liquid), oregano, basil, sugar
    and pepper.

    Cook over medium-lo heat until liquid slightly reduces.
    Add cream and chicken, and cook another 5-10 minutes,
    stirring occasionally.

    Add cheese and stir until melted.

    Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss well.

    Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

    * UDD would use Red Gold diced tomatoes w/chilies for
    a mild "wake-up call". Yomatoes may be increased if
    you wish.

    By: Darci Juris

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.justapinch.com

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