Before I get to the tournedos, I know Roger will want to know what I did for Easter 🙂 Well, I had a few friends over for a rolled and stuffed lamb roast and to assist me in breaking my Lenten fast from wine. We had Champagne, of course, a Petit Chablis and a Brouilly. Naturally, when I’m having fun, pictures are scarce. I did get a picture of the garlic confit for the stuffing that was excellent and that provided a fantastic aromatic olive oil.
And also a picture of my not very professionally rolled roast. The meat rolling men were absent.
After that, it was just, whatever.
But we did have a good time! Next time we need a dedicated photographer 🙂 The menu was:
Beet tiramisu
Stuffed and rolled lamb roast
Garlic oven roasted potatoes
Mushy peas
Roquefort and mache
Strawberry panna cotta
Tournedos with Roquefort Sauce
6 tournedos
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup creme fraiche
White pepper
1/2 cup crumbled roquefort
Season the tournedos with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil and set aside.
Sweat the shallots in the butter until soft. Add the white wine and reduce the liquid to half. Add the creme fraiche and reduce to half again. Season with white pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
Sear the tournedos on both sides until done. Stir the roquefort into the warm shallot sauce and pour over the top of the tournedos. Serve with sauteed mushrooms and a little salad.
Wine suggestion: Regnie
That just looks an amazing Easter. You certainly showed Lent the door – it went out tarred, feathered and backwards on a steer.
You know it!
Yumm. I love beef with roquefort. And fabulous photos also.
One question. I can see the roquefort in the photo but not in the recipe. Did I miss something?
Thank you. I think I’m losing it!
Easy to do. So much to consider in a post – writing, photos and recipe….
And now you know I do read your posts thoroughly 🙂
Thank you global 🙂
You did a great job without a dedicated photographer – what a great meal 😉
Thank you Mad Dog.
I also love the shots of the table, with the movement of the people and the glasses and jugs and bottles crowded in like overeager guests! Wonderful images of joy! c
Thank you c.
Let’s say our prayer and have fun !!…Great job..
These were popular when I was much younger and I could never quite figure out what dinner had to do with Wizard of Oz-ish windstorms… I got it now, though! 😉 Mmmm… lamb *anything* makes me happy!
I get it! Tornado! I like lamb too.
Everything about the meal says “celebrate”. I expect you´re glad the Lenten wine drought is over, I think the meat looked great and I loved the table shots..so full of life!
Hi Chica. I can’t believe I made it to Easter 🙂 We had a marvelous time!
You certainly chose the wines well!
I was planning ahead. Weeks in advance!
I should never read your blog at lunchtime 🙂
The best time to read it 🙂
Your table setting shows great love for life, food and friends. Love the flowers and tornedos too.
You are lucky to be able to have such a wide variety of protein to choose from in French markets.
Guinea hen, rabbit, lamb all delicious posts Sens!
Thank you Spoon. France has certainly widened my horizons. Before I thought of mainly beef, chicken or fish, like on the airplane 🙂
The room will do that after a bit too much wine. Kidding, great shots and a great meal.
Thank you Greg.
What a complete post today.. gorgeous food, beautiful beaming smiles, a glorious bouquet of flowers and a new recipe!! Loved it!
Thank you Smidge.
Gorgeous meal! Next time I prepare a tenderloin, I will try your roquefort sauce… That looks and sounds amazing!
Thank you Tessa. I hope you are going to post the tenderloin!
That plate looks so rich! so yummy. I love it
Thank you rs
Nice recipe, you can find another french recipe on my blog:
http://www.macuisineetvous.com
Thank you.
Tournedos and roquefort is always such a wonderful combination. The plate looks fabulous.
And what a wonderful way to end Lent with good friends and good food! Thank you for sharing your feast!
I dearly love Papillon Roquefort and search constantly for ways to eat it 🙂 Thank you Daisy.
Love the gathering of friends and family at the table to celebrate Easter and your wonderful meal.