3 new york famous Recipes

boneless shell steak or 16 oz new york strip steaks or 16 oz sirloin strip steaks or 16 oz filet mignon, salt, fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, divided, minced shallots, cognac or 6 tbsp other good brandy, divided, dry white wine or 2 tbsp dry vermouth, dijon mustard (preferably imported ), a-1 steak sauce or 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, snipped chives

elbow macaroni, butter, salt, ground black pepper, ground dry mustard, yellow onion, minced, all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, processed cheese food (such as velveeta), cubed, shredded colby jack cheese, curd cottage cheese, butter, seasoned croutons (such as new york brand texas toast sea salt and pepper)