When making steak tartare at home, be sure to take one expert's advice on which seasonings to use to perfect your meal.

If asked to think of a dish that embodies the utmost sophistication, steak tartare might soon come to mind. With its rich ...

To serve, spoon the steak tartare mixture onto a slice of plain or toasted dark rye or pumpernickel bread. Make a small dent in the top of the tartare and top with a fresh egg yolk. Eat immediately.

This seems like an unlikely combination of ingredients, but the sweet brininess of the oysters is delicious with the raw beef. Use fresh oysters that are still in the shells, not the shucked ones ...