Our New Year's Day dinner
I'm officially a chef! DH asked me if I could made beef wellington and I offhandedly said "sure" no knowing what was involved. Surprise, it takes a bit of effort and it's not cheap.
I made beef wellington with green peppercorn sauce, julienne carrots and parsnips with herb butter, roasted potatoes, homemade dinner rolls and salad.
I had never done the beef before and had to make the duxelles and crepes ahead. They turned out beautifully! I didn't use chicken liver pate.
The peppercorn sauce required the brandy to be flambéed. Never did that before either. I watched videos and read everything I could find. (DH remained at the ready with the fire extinguisher). It went beautifully, and the house is still intact.
I must admit...WOW! Best beef tenderloin I've ever had. It may be an annual endeavor it's so wonderful.
I made beef wellington with green peppercorn sauce, julienne carrots and parsnips with herb butter, roasted potatoes, homemade dinner rolls and salad.
I had never done the beef before and had to make the duxelles and crepes ahead. They turned out beautifully! I didn't use chicken liver pate.
The peppercorn sauce required the brandy to be flambéed. Never did that before either. I watched videos and read everything I could find. (DH remained at the ready with the fire extinguisher). It went beautifully, and the house is still intact.
I must admit...WOW! Best beef tenderloin I've ever had. It may be an annual endeavor it's so wonderful.
