3 crusty peppercorn steaks Recipes

beef shell steaks (or strip steaks), garlic clove, bruised, peeled, olive oil (or as needed), cracked peppercorns , preferably a blend of black and white (approximate amount) or 1 cup fresh coarse ground black pepper (approximate amount), salt , to taste

day-old crusty bread or 2 crusty day-old rolls, tuna steaks , 1-inch thick -- 2 big steaks, white wine, water, bay leaf, peppercorns, extra-virgin olive oil -- 1 turn of the pan, butter, divided, shallots, chopped, button mushrooms, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, ground thyme or poultry seasoning, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, heavy cream or half-and-half, baby frozen peas, extra-wide egg noodles, cooked to al dente or 12 oz, 1 box, egg fettuccini, chopped fresh parsley leaves, to garnish