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The Quiet Feast
#PlatingChallenge
Profile: Amateur
Type: Main Dish
Ingredients: Steak; Potatoes; Peas; Chives; Garlic; Beef broth; Red wine; Ground paprika
Story about „The Quiet Feast“
Today, I bring you a dish that is like a precious entry in a book – a steak in an onion and red wine sauce, with rustic roasted potatoes and peas. There are no complex artistic expressions in this dish, just honesty, crispness, juiciness, and a fragrance that invites you to sit down, relax, and focus on every bite.
The steak is the main actor, with its juiciness and richness of flavor, while the red wine and onion sauce gives it warmth, that gentle passion we always seek in good food. The potatoes are there to offer comfort, and the peas are the final touch of freshness, that little something that refreshes but isn’t too much – just the right dose of something natural, green, and full of life.
Why this dish?
Because when we think of a simple meal, we immediately think of something that can wrap us in warmth, something that doesn’t make us search for more, but simply calms us down. The steak is like the heart that beats, with all its richness, but at the same time with ease. The sauce is like a quiet conversation, because there were no overpowering spices, nothing to distract from the main subject – the meat that melts the soul, the potatoes that aren’t pretentious but are full of life in every edge, and the peas, though gentle, hold true strength.What was the hardest part?
The hardest part was not rushing the process. It’s not easy to wait for all the flavors to blend, for the wine in the sauce to reach the depth it deserves. It’s not easy to resist the temptation to overcook the meat, to make the potatoes too crispy, or to let the peas lose their freshness. But that’s the beauty – in patience, in silence, in knowing that all it takes is time to create something real.What did I like the most?
What I loved most was how each component was like notes that make up a song. The potatoes were just as they should be – crispy, yet tender inside, and the meat was soft, with all the wine flavors blending into perfect harmony. The peas were just a small note, but no note was unnecessary. And the best part – every bite was a reminder that in simple things, everything that matters can be found. And that for great flavors, great knowledge is not required, only attention and love for every part of that plate.In a world where everything is fast-paced and complicated, this dish reminds me that sometimes we need to stop, focus on the little things, and surrender to the moment.
Sussan Estela Olaya, Cary B y2 más12 Comentarios-
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What a beautiful job you did with this dish, Lana. It’s clear you put a lot of thought into each element,the steak looks so juicy, that sauce must smell amazing, and the peas add a fresh touch without stealing the spotlight.
I really liked how you spoke about silence and patience in the kitchen—how did you manage to get the steak cooked just right without overdoing it? That can be tricky sometimes.
Thanks for joining the challenge with this new creation,you’re on a great path!❤️
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@undefined Thank you so much for this beautiful message, it really means a lot to me! ❤️
I tried to be mindful with every step—especially with the steak, because you’re right, it is tricky. I gave it a good rest before slicing, and I think that helped keep it tender and juicy.
So glad you noticed the balance on the plate—those peas almost didn’t make the cut, but in the end, they brought just the right bit of lightness. The silence and patience part… I guess that’s what made me fall in love with cooking all over again.
Thanks again for the kind words and support. 💞 I’m using this challenge as a full-on plating practice, so now the whole family eats like they’re in a fine dining restaurant! 😂🍽️1
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Un plato sencillo, pero que a la vez dice mucho
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@undefined Thank you! That means a lot to me.
I really believe that simple dishes—when made with care—can tell a whole story on their own. Sometimes it’s not about complexity, but about harmony. I’m so glad that came through! 😊🍷🥩
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Ayyy, Lana, veo tu plato, leo tu texto… y a mi cabeza llegan imágenes de ese momento en que el vino tinto se desliza hacia la cebolla, al fuego, dispuesto a crear una salsa llena de sabor y expresión. Y claro, una vez abierta la botella, se sirven un par de copas para brindar a la espera de que la comida esté lista.
Bravo, amiga… estás currando mucho para este challenge… desde la distancia, pero brindo contigo por ello 😍
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@undefined Ayyy, thank you, my friend… You have no idea how much this comment touched me. 💞 And yes, of course, one glass for the sauce, two for the cook 😄🍷I’ve turned this challenge into my personal plating bootcamp—dinner at our place now comes with restaurant-level presentation! 😄🍴 My family’s both impressed and slightly confused. 🤣 Thank you for being here and toasting with me, even from afar. Your words mean a lot. ❤️
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@lanamihajlovic me has hecho reir, me encanta eso de que tu familia esté impresionada y , al mismo tiempo, confusa 🤣🤣, me lo puedo imaginar muy bien, mi marido está igual 😆. Por cierto, hace mucho que no hablamos de tus vecinos, deben ser los vecinos más felices del mundo entero 🌏
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@Beatriz Torija As for the neighbors, there are tragicomic moments. Some had the opportunity to eat this time as well, and some are under medical observation 😁 I just came back from a doctor’s visit to a “patient” 😂😂😂 Our neighborhood is for recording an excellent Netflix series 😂
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Me encanta, un plato sencillo ,pero hecho con cariño,con paciencia y con tiempo para que todos los sabores encajen a la perfección. En un mundo basado en las prisas y la inmediatez da gusto ver un plato así.Seguro que está delicioso
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@mercedesdelgado1977gmail-com Thank you so much! 😊 You’ve captured it perfectly – sometimes, the simplest dishes hold the most magic when they’re made with time, care, and a bit of love. In a world where everything is rushed, it’s nice to take a step back and appreciate the beauty of something slow and deliberate. I’m glad you can see that, and I promise, it tastes just as good as it sounds! 💞
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As the Spice Girls would say — you are giving EVERYTHING for this #PlatingChallenge! 💥
The Quiet Feast is a celebration of restraint, intention, and soulful cooking. There’s such an elegant honesty in your dish — nothing screams for attention, yet everything commands respect. The steak, resting confidently at the center, whispers rather than shouts, and that’s where its power lies.
Your sauce flows like a story, warm and generous, not rushed — we can feel the patience in its depth. The potatoes are rustic yet refined, with those golden edges catching the light just right, and the peas… they pop like punctuation marks — gentle but precise.
You’ve plated poetry. Truly.
💬 Was the sauce finished with butter or reduced naturally? The texture looks beautifully glossy.
Thank you for reminding us that simplicity, done with love and skill, is anything but simple.
PS: just for the musical reference👇🤠
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@soldamiani Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰 I think that’s really the essence – in simplicity and attention to detail, and in the fact that nothing is forced, everything happens slowly, with love. The sauce, in fact, was finished with butter, because I think it adds that touch of tenderness and richness that everything was craving. The potatoes had their moment to shine, and the peas, they’re like the icing on the cake, bringing freshness and life.
P.S. Haha, darling, your Spice Girls gif is the real highlight! 😄 Just imagine, if they had tried my steak, they’d surely be singing, “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my steak!” 😂
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