Recipes

Pairs Well With

• Zinfandel

Ingredients

• 4 filet mignon steaks (1 1/2 inches thick)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Side Dish:

• Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon
• Creamy Parmesan polenta

Preparation

• Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped chives to make the blue cheese butter. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
• Add the steaks to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time to your preference.
• Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
• Top each steak with a generous dollop of blue cheese butter.
• Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and creamy Parmesan polenta on the side.