This dinner was equal parts “summer fresh” and “give me a fork and don’t talk to me.” We grilled a thick-cut steak to a perfect medium rare, let it rest like royalty, and sliced it thin over romaine with all the toppings: chopped bell peppers, green onions, red onions, and a drizzle of blue cheese dressing (for Steve) or vinaigrette (for me).

The smashed red potatoes? Boiled, flattened, and cooked in butter until they were golden brown and begging to be devoured. Technically they’re the side, but really they stole the show.

📷 Photo Journal

Main Dish: Grilled Steak Salad
Side Dish: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
Embedded: Red Wine Vinaigrette, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Chopped red onion, bell pepper, and romaine in a mixing bowl on granite countertop. — All the fresh chopped veg, ready to make the salad pop.

Steak cooking in the Cuisinart Griddler with meat thermometer reading internal temperature. — Getting that perfect grill on with a temp check — precision matters.

Sliced grilled steak on yellow cutting board with visible sear and juices. — Sliced and juicy, this steak was a medium-rare dream.

Overhead shot of plated salad with smashed potatoes, lettuce, red onion, and cheese. — Potatoes smashed and ready—this isn’t your average salad.

📝 Thursday Notes

Steve’s plate got the full creamy dressing treatment—mine stuck with vinaigrette and a little queso fresco.
The steak was cooked to 130°F and rested like a champ.
Skipped the marinade (the recipe lied to us), just salt, pepper, and grill marks.

🎬 Behind the Scenes

The steak hit the Griddler around 4:30 PM, and I was pacing like a contestant on Top Chef. Talia supervised from the floor (because of course she did). I had to dodge cords and rearrange cutting boards mid-photo shoot. And yes, I ate a bite off the cutting board while plating. No regrets.

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