Name: T-Bone Steak with Thyme and Garlic Butter
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (2-pound) T-bone steak (about 1 inch thick), trimmed and at room temperature; Sea salt and cracked black pepper; 6 sprigs thyme; 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled

the new easy, photography by William Meppem

Is there anything better than a beautifully cooked steak? I love the simple flavors in this recipe—just great-quality meat paired with a garlicky herb butter. Perfect!

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