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I Made Filet Mignon and It’s Like Velvet ❤️

Published about 6 hours ago • 1 min read

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Hey friends❣️

It’s steak season, friends. Not just because Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but because as winter drags on we all start craving some serious protein.

Today I’m sharing a few favorite steak recipes, and while I love them all, I’m definitely a filet girl. That silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture gets me every time ~ and the funny thing is, the fanciest steak is also the simplest to cook.

I picked up my filets at Costco, but most large grocery stores carry them, too ~ just ask at the meat counter if you don’t see them out front.

​How to Cook Filet Mignon​

I'm also a fan of Crispy Onion Strings so I usually shallow fry up a handful to go along with. If I'm serving company I'll usually also make some sort of sauce...

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Absolutely delicious!!! The cognac takes it over the top. Loved it as a dip but also delicious atop a filet!
— S

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Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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