Aïllade, Preserved Lemon-Thyme Strip Steak

The aïllade is divine: slightly toasted pistachios ground with garlic, olive oil, salt, Cognac, and orange zest! It will be fabulous with the grilled asparagus. And how lovely does this steak look? T is making the compound butter right now. High hopes for this dinner!

And, the cheesecake's about to be done.