Saturday, February 18, 2012

FILET MIGNONS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce

6 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4  8-oz. filets mignons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. mixed chopped chives and parsley
2 tbsp. sherry


Heat oven to 500°. Heat 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season filets with salt and pepper; sear, flipping once, until browned, 4–5 minutes. Transfer filets to a baking sheet; roast in oven until medium rare, 4–5 minutes. Transfer filets to a plate. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp. butter, remaining oil, and shallots; cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes. Add red wine; bring to a boil. Reduce to medium; cook until syrupy, 8–10 minutes. Add stock; reduce slightly, 4–5 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Add sherry; cook until thickened, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in remaining butter, herbs, and salt and pepper. Serve filets with mushroom sauce.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

HOME OFFICES AND A THANK YOU!

For me, having a home office is not only a necessary, it is a luxury.  These offices show just how much the home office has evolved. I hope that you ENJOY this collection!












AND... I WAS THE LUCKY WINNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL FRAME FROM BETH AT CHINOISERI CHIC!


If you haven't visited Beth's blog, you are truly missing out!  So head on over now and see for yourself!



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