Steak with caramelized figs, blue cheese and balsamic

Add a splash of olive oil and a pat of butter to a large pan on high heat. Season the steaks well with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and sear them for 3 to 4 minutes on one side.

Flip the steaks over and lay the thyme sprigs on top. Add a few more tbsp of butter to the pan and let it melt. Baste the meat and thyme with the melted butter for another 3 to 4 minutes. Throw away the thyme sprigs and remove the meat to a plate. Top with the blue cheese so it can melt as the steaks rest.

Add the shallot and figs to the pan. Let fry, turning the figs over as needed, until the figs are caramelized and the shallot softened but not burnt. This'll only take a few minutes.

Arrange the figs and shallot on top of the steaks. Drizzle everything with a few tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Serve hot.