thatsanice! STEAK BACIO
serving size : 4
preparation time : 0:25
categories : main course, salads, gourmet lunches

amount	measure	ingredient -- preparation method
1	pound	flank steak
1	small	loaf of french or italian country bread-- sliced
2	cups	assorted cherry tomatoes -- cut in half
2	cups	baby arugula
1/4	cup	Parmigiano Cheese- thinly shaved slices
1	teasp.	salt -- to taste
1	teasp.	pepper -- to taste use fresh ground pepper
1/4	cup	thatsanice "bacio" "kiss of garlic" spread
3/4	cup	extra virgin olive oil
1/3	cup	balsamic vinegar

to prepare: -spread bacio on all sides of steak, season with salt and pepper. -in frying pan or grill, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and sizzle steak,  turning about 2 to 4 times each side for medium rare, depending on the  thickness of the steak. -remove steaks to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest. -slice the bread about 1/3 inch thick. spread bacio on the one side.  -place in oven and broil until golden brown, slightly  crispy. -slice the cherry tomatoes in half. -in a bowl mix tomatoes and arugula with about 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/3  cup balsamic  vinegar. -slice the steak on an angle, against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick. -place 1 or 2 slices of bread on each plate.  -drizzle bread with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. -top bread with slices of steak. -place 1/2 cup of arugula mixture on the steak and around on plate. -with a vegetable peeler, shave some cheese onto the arugula. -drizzle with remaining olive oil and grind fresh black pepper over all.   serving ideas:  follow it with a dessert of fruit, sorbet and cookies or even a nice liquor in a frozen short glass.