A garlic steak and chili pepper potatoes will make Dad’s day

Please Dad this Father’s Day with Garlic Steak and Chili Pepper Potatoes.

Garlic has been praised for its many qualities. It’s low in calories, and when cooked slowly without browning, it develops a mellow and nutlike flavor.

Poblano pepper is called for in the recipe. Any type of pepper can be used.

Serrano peppers, very hot when fresh, or jalapeno peppers will work well.

Helpful hints:

■ Any type of quickcooking steak can be used: skirt, flank or ribeye.

■ The steak can be grilled or broiled instead of sauteed.

■ Any type of mushroom can be used.

■ Onion is used in both recipes. Slice it at one time and divide accordingly.

Countdown:

■ Microwave potatoes.

■ Cook steak.

■ Saute mushrooms, garlic and onion.

■ Saute potatoes and poblano pepper in same skillet used for steak.

Shopping list:

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.

To buy: 3/4 pound grassfed strip steak, 1 pound red potatoes, 1 poblano pepper, 1/4 pound sliced baby bella mushrooms and 1 red onion.

Staples: garlic, olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.