The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

Wondering how to make your steak the hero of the dinner table? Coat it in a cilantro pepper crust that packs a punch, and let the accolades roll in.

1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves, washed thoroughly, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pound strip steak
kosher salt
In a blender, combine first four ingredients. Blend, adding more oil if necessary until the consistency of a thick and chunky sauce.
Pour over steak on platter, coating both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile pre-heat a grill pan or large saute pan over high heat.
After 10 minutes, make sure both sides of steak have a decent coating of the sauce and sprinkle with Kosher salt.
Cook or grill about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Remove to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Amy Powell, CDKitchen Staff
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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