Lamb Steak

• 4 center-cut lamb steaks (approx. 3 lbs., can substitute beef ribeye)
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt 
• 1 tsp. (Or less to taste) Ground black pepper 
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder (granulated onion)
• 4 tsp. fresh lemon thyme, minced
• 1 Tbs. olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Season the lamb with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Place a cast-iron, stainless steel, or other heavy-bottomed frying pan on a burner over medium-high heat. Add the oil and allow to become very hot (a drop of water should sizzle).
3. Lay the seasoned lamb in the skillet and let sear or 2 minutes to develop a golden-brown exterior.
4. Flip the lamb over and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and return the steaks to the first side.
6. Cook the lamb for 4-6 more minutes, occasionally spooning some of the pan juices over the top of the lamb to add more flavor and to expedite cooking.
7. Flip the lamb steaks over again and continue to pan-fry until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees, about 4 minutes.
8. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the middle of the thickest part to check the temperature.
9. Transfer the lamb steaks from the pan and onto plates or a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving so the internal juices settle.
10. To serve, garnish with the fresh thyme.

Banana Bread - Lexie’s

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2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened 

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

4 mashed overripe bananas

1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• Step 2
  In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
• Step 3
  Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.