Andrea Nguyen gives the steaks a mildly spicy cocoa rub and finishes them with a luxurious pan sauce of butter, cocoa, and red wine. It's an easy upgrade to dinner for two at home — and sure to ...

Not Reducing Your Red Wine Sauce Enough Ordering a red wine sauce with your steak in a restaurant is a delight, watching it cling to the meat as you pour it on top, then forming a thick pool on ...

balsamic vinegar (a balsamic glaze if you like a sweeter steak), oyster sauce, or anchovy paste. Red wine is a standard accompaniment for red meat (yes, to drink, but also to cook with).

Transfer to a blender and blitz. To serve, slice the steak into thick slices and divide between warmed serving plates. Add the creamed spinach, pour over the red wine sauce and serve.

Pour in the wine and stir in the chopped thyme leaves, then leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened. Pour the mushroom and red wine sauce over the steaks and serve.

Chimichurri is an herby, no-cook sauce that's ideal for summer and takes skirt steak from simple protein to satisfying meal. Wine Spectator recommends pairing the dish with a ripe red Cabernet- or ...

For those that enjoy wild vension this recipe is a classic. The venison is succulent and tender. The mushroom sauce and seasonal veges make a fantastic accompaniment.