Wally’s Pièce de Résistance

 
I called up my sous chef and asked him to do me a favor
I told him to take the steaks out of the refrigerator
While I was driving in to work I was thinking of enhancing the flavor
Basting the meat slower and longer would be something to savor
And perhaps it would bring me some recognition a little bit later

Upon arriving at the restaurant, I went into the kitchen
The cuts were already marinating in orange juice
With olive oil and oregano leaves
What’s this here sauce? Worcestershire, I believe
(I forgot my glasses)
Garlic powder, salt, cumin, I put them all to good use

All served with a niçoise salad and wild rice

But this time
With butter and thyme
Rosemary and lime
I add my special secret ingredient which I’ll never tell
But damn it I forgot my glasses
So I just kind of wing it
I cook it on the skillet until it’s perfect
Adding my special secret ingredient which I’ll never sell

For the appetizer a choice of stuffed portobello mushrooms
Or spicy butter and herb oysters all of them baked
And they have a nice spicy kick
With cayenne pepper, paprika, hot sauce and chili flakes

And for dessert my pièce de résistance
Customers can choose
Between the deep-fried plantain empanadas filled with custard
Or the strawberries with chocolate mousse