Select by Parable Wine: December 2010 Archives

Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon married with garlic, mushroom, rosemary and wine...it's an entree sure to please!  Served with a favorite side dish and a MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir, it is perfect for a special occasion dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
• 2 bacon strips
• 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. Assorted mushrooms such as shitake, crimini and chanterelle, stemmed and halved
• 1 TBS finely chopped garlic
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 1/2 cups Pinot Noir (MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Vineyard or Carneros)
• 2 TBS prepared demi-glace (find recipe online at www.gatewaygourmet.com/demi.htm or purchase online, "Demi-Glace Gold" at www.clubsauce.com )
• 2 TBS unsalted butter

with Concannon Conservancy Chardonnay Cream
Recipe from Concannon Vineyard

Comfort and sophistication in every luscious bite, this is sure to be a holiday hit at your table this season.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 c sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 c hot milk
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1/2 t grated lemon zest
• 1/8 t grated nutmeg
• 4 c cubed day old country style bread, crusted trimmed
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 c ¾ inch wedges Granny Smith apples, cored and peeled
• 1 tbsp lemon juice