Cooking with Fire: The Thrill, the Lessons, and the Perfect Steak

What I learned from back-to-back nights of cooking with high heat, prime beef, and unexpected flames.

A four-foot fireball in your kitchen will get the attention of your guests.

I knew this. I mean in theory. I learned that it is a fact a few weeks ago when some coworkers and their spouses were over for dinner. The next night, I learned even more lessons about fire. (No one was harmed in the preparation and writing of this column.)