Tuesday, 14 December 2010
This is my favorite Christmas Eve dinner. And I'm going to tell you how to Make It Happen in your house. We're going to fondue filet mignon, dip it in Bernaise sauce and serve it with a loaded baked potato and an iceberg salad. Get your wine out cuz it's time to cook!!! And realize the sauce only requires 1/4 cup of white wine so the rest is all for you!!! I recommend marinating the meat first then attending to the sauce and salad. ENJOY!
BERNAISE SAUCE
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 stick butter, melted
- Salt and pepper
Make the bearnaise reduction first. In a small saucepan, combine the tarragon, shallots, vinegar and wine over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Blend yolks and bearnaise reduction together. With the blender running, add 1/3 of the butter in a slow steady stream. Once it emulsifies, turn the blender speed up to high and add the remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper and set aside in a warm spot to hold the sauce.
THE MEAT
Have your butcher cube 3 pounds of filet mignon. Marinate in any Italian dressing for a few hours. You will need about 4 cups of peanut oil for your fondue pot. Heat until oil sizzles a bit then adjust temp as you cook your filet. When finished marinating place meat in a nice serving bowl and place on table when ready to eat.
BAKED POTATO
4 Large Russet Potatoes, pierced with a fork a few times and rubbed with olive oil. Wrap in foil and baked at 400 degrees for at least one hour.
Top the potatoes with butter, sour cream, scallions and crumbled bacon! Yes I said BACON!
THE SALAD
1 head of iceberg lettuce cut in quarters topped with crumbled Danish blue cheese, red onion slices and sliced tomatoes dressed in a blue cheese vinaigrette or any favorite store bought vinaigrette.
THE EVENT!
Gather around your table. You have your loaded baked potato, your crisp and creamy blue cheese salad and your FILET MIGNON FONDUE! This will be the most fun you have with your loved ones. Start a new tradition!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!
