“This impressive dish is a lot easier than it looks.” — Kerry Loutas INGREDIENTS: 4 filet mignon steaks, 5 oz. each, well chilled 8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small shallot, minced 1 thick slice of pancetta, chopped (or 2 slices of smoked bacon, blanched and chopped) 3/4 oz. Malmsey Madeira or sweet...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces 60% dark Chocolate 5 1/2 tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Grey sea salt from France (Fleur de Sel) 1/4 cup cocoa powder METHOD: Melt the chocolate over a double boiler that has been heated and then turned off. Add the olive oil and stir slowly until the...Read More