Fancy Filet Mignon

4 filet mignon

2 to 3 teaspoons coarse black pepper

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided

3 to 6 shallots, sliced in half and separated

1/2 cup beef broth (or 1 beef bullion cube in 1/2 cup water)

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle both sides of filets with black pepper. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook filets 5 to 6 minutes each side; remove to oven-safe platter. Place filets in oven then turn the oven off so the filets remain warm but not continue to cook. Pour excess drippings from skillet and 3 tablespoons butter. Saute shallots over medium heat until soft. Add broth, increase heat, and boil to reduce juice to about 2 tablespoons. Add vinegar and Worcestershire; boil 1 minute. Add remaining butter, mix with pan juices, and pour over filets. Serve immediately.

Old Fashioned Recipes - Treat Family and Friends with them

Scalloped Corn Supreme

1 can (1 lb) cream-style corn
1 cup milk
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup fine cracker crumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttered cracker crumbs

Let's Cook Now -

In a saucepan, heat the corn and milk together, stirring to blend.

Gradually add the beaten egg.

Add the next four ingredients and a dash of pepper.

Mix well.Pour into greased 8-inch round baking dish.Top with the buttered cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.


Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
1/4 cup diced yellow onion
1 tbsp butter, cut into thin pats
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
1 can (10 3/4-oz) cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk

Let's Cook Now -

In a casserole dish layer the potatoes, onion, cheese and butter.

Pour the soup into a small mixing bowl and whisk in the milk until smooth; pour over the ingredients in casserole dish.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes for the top to brown.