1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 N. Y. steaks (1 inch thick)
1 tbsp. green peppercorns
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 lb. mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
2 shallots, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 c. cognac
1 c. heavy cream
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven 150 degrees. Cook steaks in two batches using the following procedure. Heat half of oil in large frying pan. When hot add meat and cook 3 to 4 minutes over high heat. Turn meat over. Season well and continue cooking 3-4 minutes. Remove meat from pan and keep steaks hot in oven.

Place peppercorns in small bowl and add 2 tablespoons cream. Mash together and set aside. Add butter to pan and heat. Cook mushrooms, shallots and parsley 3 minutes. Season.