Season steaks to taste with salt, then place in dry skillet.

The peppercorns must be toasted in a dry skillet to bring out their flavor, then ground very fine.

Place a large dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add almonds.

Place pecans in a large dry skillet over medium heat.

Place a small dry skillet over medium heat, and add pine nuts.

Toast mustard seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat.

Place them in a dry skillet in one layer, cover and turn the heat to high.

Place oats in dry skillet, and toast until light brown.

This can also be done in a dry, heavy skillet over a flame.

Toast in a small dry skillet until browned and aromatic.