Monday 11/15/2010- Sesame Ginger Steak with Wasabi Mashers

Sesame Ginger Flank Steak with Wasabi Mashers
Prep time: 10 minutes Marinade time: 4+ hours Cook time: 25 minutes 1 12-ounce bottle Lawry's sesame ginger marinade 2 pounds flank steak 4 russet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons wasabi paste, more or less to taste 4 green onions , white and light green parts, sliced per serving: 516 calories; 52 grams protein; 20 grams total fat; 2 grams fiber; 9 grams saturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 90 mgs cholesterol; 142 mgs sodium; 12 weight watcher points		[1] Season meat with salt and pepper and add meat to a large ziptop bag. Add the marinade (you might not need all of it) and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or all day. [2] Heat the broiler or heat the grill to medium-high. [3] Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, salt the potatoes and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and add them back to the pot. Smash the potatoes with a masher to desired consistency with the half and half, butter and wasabi. Adjust salt, to taste. [4] While potatoes are cooking, grill or broil the meat for 6-7 minutes per side. Let meat rest 5 minutes then thinly slice on an angle against the grain. Serve meat on mash potato mounds with a garnish of sliced onions.

Spinach Salad with Almonds and Cherries
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes 6 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds 5 ounces fresh spinach 1/4 cup dried cherries per serving: 196 calories; 2 grams protein; 18 grams total fat; 1 gram fiber; 3 grams saturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 5 mgs cholesterol; 468 mgs sodium; 5 weight watcher points		[1] In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. [2] In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast the almonds, watching carefully because it will burn. Drain on paper towel. [3] Place spinach in a salad bowl and toss with dressing. Place spinach on individual plates and sprinkle with almonds and cherries.