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š„© Weekend at Chez Sweetpea: Steak Night
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Cheers to Thursday, Sweet Friend! One of my favorite things about hosting is that it doesn't have to be reserved for birthdays or big celebrations. Sometimes all it takes is deciding that this Saturday deserves a really good steak. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about steak night at home. The music gets turned up a little louder, everyone gathers in the kitchen while dinner finishes, and somehow the evening always stretches a little longer than expected. That's exactly the feeling I'm chasing this weekend at Chez Sweetpea. āØ Sweetpea's Little LuxurySet the Table the Night BeforeFriday evenings are one of my favorite times to reset the dining room. I lay out the plates, arrange the napkins, polish the glasses if they need it, and make sure everything is just so. I gather my serving dishes, even adding the serving utensils and a labeled Post-it note, too! When Saturday arrives, I get to spend my time cooking instead of searching for serving bowls. It's one of those tiny rituals that makes hosting feel wonderfully unhurried. š Future Me ApprovesI've already mixed up my compound butter I'm serving with my steaks. Here's the simple recipe: 1 stick softened, salted butter (I buy Kerrygold!) š½ļø What I'm Hosting This Weekend(Borrow anything you'd like.) This weekend, I'm continuing my Papa's Steakhouse theme from this month's Sweetpea's Supper Club Dinner Kit. The menu is simple: perfectly cooked steaks, a big chopped salad, warm bread, and all the little steakhouse touches that make dinner feel like an occasion. The playlist is already queued with Otis Redding, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers, and I'm looking forward to an evening where the conversation lasts longer than the meal. I've always believed the best steakhouse in town might just be the one you create around your own dining table. Cheers to the weekend, y'all! Can't wait to hear what YOU hosted!! Best, Ashley |
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