Grilled Steak and Peppered Spaetzle with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Shallot Marmalade

This modern update on homey beef Stroganoff elevates it to a restaurant-worthy steak dinner: grilled flatiron steak on a bed of spaetzle with caramelized shallots and earthy, fragrant black trumpet mushrooms, topped with a drizzle of crème fraîche

For the shallot marmalade:

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick (1-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar

For the spaetzle:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black peppercorns
• 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour

For the mushrooms:

• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5-1/4 oz. black trumpet mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced (3 cups)
• 3 Tbs. finely chopped shallots
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
• 1-1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar; more to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp. white truffle oil (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the cooking the steaks and serving:

• 4 6-oz. beef flatiron steaks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, whisked to to loosen
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• Dill sprigs, for garnish

Make the shallot marmalade:

Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Make the spaetzle:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.

Purée the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, and cracked pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into large bowl and fold in the flour.

To cook the spaetzle, place a spaetzle maker over the boiling water. Push the dough through the holes, letting it fall into the water below. (If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, use a rubber spatula to push the dough through the holes of a colander set over the pot of water.) The dough will form small dumplings as it drops into the water. Allow the spaetzle to rise to the surface and float for about 30 seconds before transferring it to the ice water with a slotted spoon. Let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl, toss with the oil, and reserve.

Cook the mushrooms:

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and continue to cook until the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute.

Take the pan off the heat and drizzle in the truffle oil (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a touch of vinegar, if necessary. Keep warm.

Grill the steaks and serve:

Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan (or a large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat until very hot. Working in batches if necessary, grill the beef until medium rare (130°F to 135°F on an instant-read thermometer), 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
shallot marmalade and cook until heated through and thinned, about 2
minutes. Add the spaetzle and the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until
heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Thinly slice the steak across the grain. Serve the steak over the
spaetzle, drizzled with the crème fraîche and garnished with the dill
sprigs.

Garlic-Roasted Green Beans & Shallots with Hazelnuts

Chopped hazelnuts are a fine flavor match for green beans—and a refreshing departure from the more expected almonds.

• 6 medium shallots
• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
• 5 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

Tip:

For the best browning, toss vegetables thoroughly in olive oil before roasting. For great flavor, add butter after roasting.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F.

Slice each shallot lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Put the shallots, green beans, and garlic in a large bowl; toss with the oil. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the vegetables and toss again. Transfer to a 10x15-inch Pyrex dish and roast until the vegetables are tender and very lightly browned, stirring once, 18 to 20 min.

Meanwhile, combine the parsley, hazelnuts, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle the parsley mixture over the roasted vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Shallot & Herb Butter

• 5 large carrots (about 1 lb.), peeled
• 4 large parsnips (about 1 lb.), peeled
• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 2 Tbs. minced shallot
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh chives
• 1-1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F.

Cut the carrots and parsnips into 2 x1/4-inch matchsticks. Put them in a large bowl; toss with the oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss again. Transfer the vegetables to a 10x15-inch Pyrex dish and roast, stirring every 15 min., until the vegetables are nicely browned, 40  to 45 min.

Meanwhile, combine the butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl and stir well. Add the butter to the roasted vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Creamed Corn with Shallots

Forget canned or frozen creamed corn. Once you try this version, made with fresh corn, shallots, butter, and cream, you’ll never go back. Remove as much of the flavorful corn “milk” from the cob as possible for the best flavor.

• 5 ears fresh corn
• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• Freshly ground black pepper

Slice the kernels from the corn to yield 3 cups (don’t cut too deeply; you want only the tender tips of the kernels). Put the kernels in a medium bowl and reserve the cobs. Working with one cob at a time, stand it on its end in the bowl and scrape the back of the knife down the sides to release the corn “milk.”

Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 minute. Add the corn, cream, and 1/2 tsp. salt and simmer gently, stirring often, until the cream has thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Roasted Fingerling Potato Crisps with Shallots and Rosemary

Try to cut the fingerlings no larger than 1/8 inch thick, so that the potatoes will crisp in the oven. (Using a mandolin will allow you to cut them even thinner.) These crisps make a great accompaniment to grilled steak or roasted fish.

• 1 lb. fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/8-inch thick)
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 large shallots, sliced 1/4-inch thick and broken into individual rings
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with the oil, shallots, rosemary, 1-1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and then spread the chips flat on the baking sheet. Bake the potatoes, turning after 10 minutes, until they brown and start to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes; the shallots should be tender and browned. Serve immediately.

Crustless Quiche with Shallots, Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Take away the fuss of a crust, and a quiche makes a perfect weeknight dinner: quick and delicious. The basic batter is a snap to make, and depending on what you add to it, the variations are endless. You can also bake mini quiches as hors d'oeuvres (as shown here).

• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter or vegetable oil
• 8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound), cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 4 oz. shallots, finely diced (to yield 3/4 cup)
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1 Tbs. balsamic or sherry vinegar
• 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, roughly chopped (to yield about 1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1-1/4 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• Pinch cayenne
• Butter or oil for the pan
• 1/2 lb. wedge of Brie or a small Camembert, rind trimmed, cheese cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Position a rack in the top third of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F.

Heat the butter or oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the sugar and cook until the bacon and shallots turn deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes; set aside to cool.

Put the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisking steadily, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the milk, mixing until quite smooth. Whisk in the whole eggs and egg yolks, mixing again until smooth, and then gradually whisk in the rest of the milk, the cream, salt, and cayenne.

Butter or oil a 2-quart, 7x11-inch Pyrex dish or an 8x11-inch ceramic gratin dish. Spread the ham and mushroom mixture over the bottom of the pan. Scatter on the Brie and parsley.

Whisk the batter in case it has settled and then pour it into the baking dish. Bake until the top is deep golden and the custard is set (insert a pick in the center to check; it should be softly set, neither liquid nor firm), 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Roasted Carrots & Shallots with Oil-Cured Olives & Gremolata

The sweet earthiness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the briny flavor of the olives and the vibrant gremolata of garlic, lemon zest, and parsley.

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Zest of 1 medium lemon, finely chopped (1-1/2 to 2 Tbs.)
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 lb. medium carrots
• 1 cup 1/4-inch-thick-sliced shallot rounds (3 or 4 medium shallots)
• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pitted and thinly sliced oil-cured olives

Tip:

To prep the lemon zest for the gremolata, peel it off in long strips with a vegetable peeler, cut away any of the white pith, and chop the zest finely.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF.

Toss the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside (this is the gremolata).

Peel the carrots and slice in half lengthwise. If they’re big, slice each half lengthwise again into long quarters. Put the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the shallots, thyme, olive oil, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Arrange the carrots in a single layer.

Roast the carrots, tossing occasionally, until they are tender and ever so slightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss in the olives and the gremolata. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Pork Tenderloin & Spinach Salad with Shallot Dressing

This salad is terrific with chicken instead of pork, and I also like it with pecans as well as walnuts. The shallots cook along with the pork, allowing you to mix the dressing in the pan.

For the dressing:

• 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

• 1 bunch spinach (about 10 oz.), stemmed
• 1-1/4 lb. pork tenderloin, rinsed and patted dry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 6 whole shallots, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 large ripe, firm pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 8 very thin slices red onion (optional)

Make the dressing:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Add the herbs, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Set aside.

Make the salad:

Tip:

Dress warm salads just before serving— they don’t take well to sitting around.

Heat the oven to 350°F. Put the spinach in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. In a large, ovenproof sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high until very hot, add the tenderloin, and sear well, about 2 minutes on all sides. Push the tenderloin aside and add the shallots to the pan, shaking the pan to coat the shallots with the pan drippings. Put the pan in the oven and roast the tenderloin and shallots until the tenderloin is medium rare (130°F), 15 to 18 minutes, or to desired doneness (the USDA recommends 160°F, but I find that it makes the pork much too dry). Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice it thinly on the bias.

Set the sauté pan over high heat, add the dressing, and bring it just to a boil, scraping the shallots and any pan drippings into the dressing. Pour the dressing over the spinach, add the cranberries and pear, and toss well. Use tongs to distribute the greens, cranberries, and pear slices evenly on four plates. Top with the pork slices and toasted walnuts. Garnish with red onion slices, if you like.

Roasted Carrots & Shallots with Oil-Cured Olives & Gremolata

The sweet earthiness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the briny flavor of the olives and the vibrant gremolata of garlic, lemon zest, and parsley.

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Zest of 1 medium lemon, finely chopped (1-1/2 to 2 Tbs.)
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 lb. medium carrots
• 1 cup 1/4-inch-thick-sliced shallot rounds (3 or 4 medium shallots)
• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pitted and thinly sliced oil-cured olives

Tip:

To prep the lemon zest for the gremolata, peel it off in long strips with a vegetable peeler, cut away any of the white pith, and chop the zest finely.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF.

Toss the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside (this is the gremolata).

Peel the carrots and slice in half lengthwise. If they’re big, slice each half lengthwise again into long quarters. Put the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the shallots, thyme, olive oil, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Arrange the carrots in a single layer.

Roast the carrots, tossing occasionally, until they are tender and ever so slightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss in the olives and the gremolata. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Grilled Steak and Peppered Spaetzle with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Shallot Marmalade

This modern update on homey beef Stroganoff elevates it to a restaurant-worthy steak dinner: grilled flatiron steak on a bed of spaetzle with caramelized shallots and earthy, fragrant black trumpet mushrooms, topped with a drizzle of crème fraîche

For the shallot marmalade:

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick (1-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar

For the spaetzle:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black peppercorns
• 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour

For the mushrooms:

• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5-1/4 oz. black trumpet mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced (3 cups)
• 3 Tbs. finely chopped shallots
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
• 1-1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar; more to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp. white truffle oil (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the cooking the steaks and serving:

• 4 6-oz. beef flatiron steaks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, whisked to to loosen
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• Dill sprigs, for garnish

Make the shallot marmalade:

Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Make the spaetzle:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.

Purée the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, and cracked pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into large bowl and fold in the flour.

To cook the spaetzle, place a spaetzle maker over the boiling water. Push the dough through the holes, letting it fall into the water below. (If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, use a rubber spatula to push the dough through the holes of a colander set over the pot of water.) The dough will form small dumplings as it drops into the water. Allow the spaetzle to rise to the surface and float for about 30 seconds before transferring it to the ice water with a slotted spoon. Let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl, toss with the oil, and reserve.

Cook the mushrooms:

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and continue to cook until the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute.

Take the pan off the heat and drizzle in the truffle oil (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a touch of vinegar, if necessary. Keep warm.

Grill the steaks and serve:

Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan (or a large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat until very hot. Working in batches if necessary, grill the beef until medium rare (130°F to 135°F on an instant-read thermometer), 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
shallot marmalade and cook until heated through and thinned, about 2
minutes. Add the spaetzle and the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until
heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Thinly slice the steak across the grain. Serve the steak over the
spaetzle, drizzled with the crème fraîche and garnished with the dill
sprigs.

Grilled Steak and Peppered Spaetzle with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Shallot Marmalade

This modern update on homey beef Stroganoff elevates it to a restaurant-worthy steak dinner: grilled flatiron steak on a bed of spaetzle with caramelized shallots and earthy, fragrant black trumpet mushrooms, topped with a drizzle of crème fraîche

For the shallot marmalade:

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick (1-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar

For the spaetzle:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black peppercorns
• 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour

For the mushrooms:

• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5-1/4 oz. black trumpet mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced (3 cups)
• 3 Tbs. finely chopped shallots
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
• 1-1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar; more to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp. white truffle oil (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the cooking the steaks and serving:

• 4 6-oz. beef flatiron steaks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, whisked to to loosen
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• Dill sprigs, for garnish

Make the shallot marmalade:

Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Make the spaetzle:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.

Purée the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, and cracked pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into large bowl and fold in the flour.

To cook the spaetzle, place a spaetzle maker over the boiling water. Push the dough through the holes, letting it fall into the water below. (If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, use a rubber spatula to push the dough through the holes of a colander set over the pot of water.) The dough will form small dumplings as it drops into the water. Allow the spaetzle to rise to the surface and float for about 30 seconds before transferring it to the ice water with a slotted spoon. Let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl, toss with the oil, and reserve.

Cook the mushrooms:

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and continue to cook until the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute.

Take the pan off the heat and drizzle in the truffle oil (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a touch of vinegar, if necessary. Keep warm.

Grill the steaks and serve:

Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan (or a large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat until very hot. Working in batches if necessary, grill the beef until medium rare (130°F to 135°F on an instant-read thermometer), 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
shallot marmalade and cook until heated through and thinned, about 2
minutes. Add the spaetzle and the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until
heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Thinly slice the steak across the grain. Serve the steak over the
spaetzle, drizzled with the crème fraîche and garnished with the dill
sprigs.

Roasted Carrots & Shallots with Oil-Cured Olives & Gremolata

The sweet earthiness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the briny flavor of the olives and the vibrant gremolata of garlic, lemon zest, and parsley.

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Zest of 1 medium lemon, finely chopped (1-1/2 to 2 Tbs.)
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 lb. medium carrots
• 1 cup 1/4-inch-thick-sliced shallot rounds (3 or 4 medium shallots)
• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pitted and thinly sliced oil-cured olives

Tip:

To prep the lemon zest for the gremolata, peel it off in long strips with a vegetable peeler, cut away any of the white pith, and chop the zest finely.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF.

Toss the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside (this is the gremolata).

Peel the carrots and slice in half lengthwise. If they’re big, slice each half lengthwise again into long quarters. Put the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the shallots, thyme, olive oil, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Arrange the carrots in a single layer.

Roast the carrots, tossing occasionally, until they are tender and ever so slightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss in the olives and the gremolata. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Grilled Steak and Peppered Spaetzle with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Shallot Marmalade

This modern update on homey beef Stroganoff elevates it to a restaurant-worthy steak dinner: grilled flatiron steak on a bed of spaetzle with caramelized shallots and earthy, fragrant black trumpet mushrooms, topped with a drizzle of crème fraîche

For the shallot marmalade:

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick (1-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar

For the spaetzle:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black peppercorns
• 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour

For the mushrooms:

• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5-1/4 oz. black trumpet mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced (3 cups)
• 3 Tbs. finely chopped shallots
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
• 1-1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar; more to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp. white truffle oil (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the cooking the steaks and serving:

• 4 6-oz. beef flatiron steaks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, whisked to to loosen
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• Dill sprigs, for garnish

Make the shallot marmalade:

Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Make the spaetzle:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.

Purée the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, and cracked pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into large bowl and fold in the flour.

To cook the spaetzle, place a spaetzle maker over the boiling water. Push the dough through the holes, letting it fall into the water below. (If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, use a rubber spatula to push the dough through the holes of a colander set over the pot of water.) The dough will form small dumplings as it drops into the water. Allow the spaetzle to rise to the surface and float for about 30 seconds before transferring it to the ice water with a slotted spoon. Let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl, toss with the oil, and reserve.

Cook the mushrooms:

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and continue to cook until the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute.

Take the pan off the heat and drizzle in the truffle oil (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a touch of vinegar, if necessary. Keep warm.

Grill the steaks and serve:

Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan (or a large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat until very hot. Working in batches if necessary, grill the beef until medium rare (130°F to 135°F on an instant-read thermometer), 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
shallot marmalade and cook until heated through and thinned, about 2
minutes. Add the spaetzle and the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until
heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Thinly slice the steak across the grain. Serve the steak over the
spaetzle, drizzled with the crème fraîche and garnished with the dill
sprigs.