{"id":116,"date":"2009-11-07T09:55:43","date_gmt":"2009-11-07T17:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topmomblog.com\/?p=116"},"modified":"2009-11-08T19:35:16","modified_gmt":"2009-11-09T03:35:16","slug":"do-you-need-an-excuse-to-open-a-lovely-cabernet-on-a-fall-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/do-you-need-an-excuse-to-open-a-lovely-cabernet-on-a-fall-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need an excuse to open a lovely Cabernet on a fall day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce<\/span><\/h1>\n


\n\"Filet*\u00a0Simple<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

* One Skillet<\/p>\n

4 T. butter (divided use)<\/p>\n

4 filet mignon steaks<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup chopped shallot (optional)<\/p>\n

2\/3 c. Cabernet Sauvignon<\/p>\n

1 T. drained capers<\/p>\n

1 T. Dijon mustard<\/p>\n

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to 4 plates. Tent with foil.<\/p>\n

Melt 1 T. butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; saut\u00e9 1 minute. Add wine, capers and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons. Add salt & Pepper to taste. Spoon over steaks.\u00a0 Serve immediately with sauteed carrots and potato wedges or a salad of romaine wedges with blue cheese dressing,<\/p>\n

4 servings<\/p>\n

Kid tip<\/strong>:\u00a0 serve the sauce on the side, sprinkle brown sugar on the carrots.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>: Always start with good quality ingredients.<\/h2>\n

\"Filets<\/p>\n

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\"Plowboys<\/p>\n