For many home cooks, garlic powder is a no-brainer ... the blend of certain dried herbs can instantly elevate your tuna into an herbaceous and earthy steak. Herbs de Provence is one of my favorite ...

Try dried apricots, a dash of curry powder, and some diced red onions -- or blueberries, slivered almonds, and fresh tarragon ...

Sear 4 thick slices of tuna in a very hot pan with a little olive oil. Take out of pan still under-cooked and moist. Put a layer of bean puree on each slice; place the oven-dried tomatoes and ...