Pan-Seared Filet Mignon
Tender filet mignon crusted with a blend of spices and seared in a cast iron pan. Ingredients 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) filet mignons, 1 ½ inch thick ½ tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp smoked paprika…
Ingredients cognac
Grilled Filet Mignon with a Cognac Reduction
One of the best, tenderest cuts of beef, filet mignon is pure luxury. Here, we coat it with coarsely ground black pepper and grill it to perfect medium rare. Ingredients 4 filet mignons, 1½ in (4 cm) thick 2 tbsp…
Barbecue Sauce I
This is a simple barbecue sauce that works well for everyday meals, even with leftover meat and picky eaters. It is best served with soda and rice, and perhaps also steamed vegetables. The ideal meat to use would be thin…
Consommé
Consommé a very clear broth or stock. It is made by beating egg whites into cold stock, then heating it to just below a simmer for 15 minutes. As the egg white heats up it coagulates, and in the process…
Tiramisù
Tiramisù means “cheer me up” in Italian and aptly describes this dessert traditionally made from savoiardi or ladyfingers or sponge cake, espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, egg whites, yolk and sugar. The biscuits are sprinkled with strong coffee, and then embedded…
Steakhouse Marinade
Ingredients 1 cup beef broth ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup cognac 3 sprigs rosemary 8 sprigs thyme Procedure Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to 190°F for 10 minutes. Strain, cool and place into a gallon…
Steak au Poivre (Pepper Steak)
Pepper steak is a dish where tender beef steaks are crusted with cracked peppercorns and then seared in a hot pan. A pan sauce can then be made of the meat drippings. Ingredients Kosher salt 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) beef…
Peppercorn Strip Steaks with Cognac Cream Sauce
A homemade steak sauce finishes this meal all off. The sauce sure is better than that A1 stuff. Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced Salt Olive oil ¼ cup black peppercorns, cracked 4 ea. (24 ounces) boneless strip steaks,…
Mesquite Beef Tenderloin
Ingredients 1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast Cognac, as needed ¾ cup soaked mesquite wood chips 3 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp coarsely-ground coriander seeds 1 ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp coarsely-ground black pepper 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp…
Cognac Beef Stew
Ingredients 2 pounds (1 kg) beef stew meat, cut into 2 in. (5 cm) cubes All-purpose flour, as needed 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp smoked paprika ½ cup cognac 1 cup tomato paste ¼ cup chicken…