Overindulgence continued...

After indulging in ASOS, I also indulged in some shopping at Whole Foods Market.  My eyes were drawn to this beautiful, bone-in rib eye while browsing the meat department.

I wanted to try a spice rub after watching Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America.  The rub consisted of salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili, onion, and garlic powder.

I wrapped the rib eye in plastic and foil and saved it for later.  Well, later became my post-call day. Here is my following grocery list:  bone-in rib eye with spice rub, blue cheese crumbles, heavy cream, and a white onion.

Here comes the overindulgence...I wanted to accompany the rib eye with a blue cheese/onion sauce inspired by The Pioneer Woman.


I sliced the onions slightly larger than stated in the recipe...

With a little butter, I waited for the onions to caramelize...

While the onions were caramelizing, I rubbed a little oil on my rib eye and placed it on my Calphalon grill pan (another lovely wedding gift).  I grilled each side for approximately 3-5 minutes and finished it off in the oven (under broil)...


I added the heavy cream and let the sauce thicken before combining the blue cheese crumbles.  I added a little more blue cheese than stated...

Oh, I barely let the rib eye rest...

I topped the meal with spinach so I would feel less guilty haha!  A little close-up...

I couldn't wait to dig in!  Merlot optional...

To make this blue cheese/onion sauce your own, please use the link provided.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/09/grilled-ribeye-steak-with-onion-blue-cheese-sauce/