Steak + Cast Iron Skillet = Amazing

I didn't find anything too interesting on the points/miles and travel front today, so I'm going off the beaten path.

So it's probably unknown to the general public that I am a meat and potatoes guy.  No veggies decentd inside me, or fruit for that matter.  OK, so maybe a starchy veg here and a fruit there.  But for the most part is meat (all are welcome) and pasta, rice, potatoes.  It's not about my diet today folks!  I'm a huge fan of steakhouses and jump on the opportunity to visit a good one.  If you are ever in Dallas, you MUST visit Pappas Bros. Steakhouse (there are other cities with a Pappas Bros too).  To date, my favorite and I do eat at a lot of steakhouses during my travels.

However, tonight is about self-cooking a steak rather than going out and throwing down $50+ dollars.  I'm limited on grilling, due to living in an apartment, so I have to resort to oven or stove top.  For our wedding, the Mrs and I received a cast iron skillet.  Not knowing anything about what to do with it, I searched the internet and found out it was a great way to cook steak.  I decided "what the heck".  I've only done this now twice, but OMG how perfect does it work.  I follow the teachings of Alton Brown (a TV food personality that I've found quite funny the limited times that I have seen him).  During my research, he was just a recognizable name, so I ran with it.  He has a great receipt RIGHT HERE.  You  may have to trial and error on the time (by 30 seconds to a minute or so).  But I will tell you right now that this matches anything I've tasted $40+.  It cooks to perfection and the seasoning is GREAT!  We use Costco's meat which we find very good for mass production.  When I find a quality butcher here in Dallas, I may try another meat.  Try it; you won't be disappointed!!