Be a consistent drummer to set the holiday pace with a steak and potato dinner. Actually, the steak and potato pairing has been served-up for centuries. Today, the Le Relais de Venise (L’Entrecôte) restaurant in Porte Maillot, Paris is still known for specializing in steak and potatoes (pommes frites), which was even famous during WWII!  There is usually a long line to indulge is this Paris restaurant’s consistent cuisine. It’s a comfort pleaser, to enjoy a good cut of beef tenderloin. For holiday simplification, you don’t need to fire up the grill to have a good steak. Marinate the tenderloin(s) for at least 30 minutes. This can be in red wine, mixed with a little coffee or just some red vermouth, with fresh garlic. In a non-stick pan, with a lid, sear the beef tenderloin in butter (or compound butter with herbs) and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Add some fresh cracked pepper. Cover and cook until the desired finish is reached. It is all very quick and tasty. Pair your delightful beef with a baked potato or potato style of choice for a steady lifestyle combination. If Parisian style, try some home-fried steak frites! The world may be rushing at the holiday pace but your steak and potato dining experience can be long and slow – just when you need it the most. © Kelly McBride Loft