Trust us on this one: For this inventive special-occasion recipe, Andrea Nguyen gives the steaks a mildly spicy cocoa rub and finishes them with a luxurious pan sauce of butter, cocoa, and red wine.

Rub two-thirds of the mixture all over ... Pour off drippings, if any, and skim fat. Set roasting pan over medium heat and melt butter or turkey fat in the pan. Whisk in flour, blend together ...

Is it oil or butter in the pan - or should you use kitchen paper ... a medium heat and carefully use a piece of kitchen towel to rub on a little oil. 4. Pour a ladle of mix into the center ...