Parisian chefs have been seduced by lemongrass. This riff on peppercorn sauce uses vermouth instead of the customary brandy to cut the richness of the steak.
Here, a garlic, cumin, and smoked-paprika rub on rare roast beef has the alluring smoky meatiness you’ve always associated with richly flavored chorizo.
This useful broth is called ruthang in Tibetan. It’s traditionally made by simmering yak bones, for which we substitute oxtail or beef shank. (registration required)