Freemark Abbey- Napa Valley, Ca Recipe
Make Freemark Abbey- Napa Valley, Ca Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Pairing
Appetizer
Main Course
Dessert
Method
Wine Pairing
- 1
Prepare Wine
Chill the Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Appetizer
- 2
Prepare Appetizer
Slice the fresh baguette into 1-inch thick slices.
- 3
Serve Brie
Place the Brie cheese on a serving platter and drizzle honey over the top.
- 4
Add Walnuts
Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the Brie and honey for added texture and flavor.
- 5
Arrange Baguette
Serve the sliced baguette alongside the Brie appetizer for dipping.
Main Course
- 6
Prepare Filet Mignon
Season the filet mignon pieces with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 7
Sear the Steaks
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the filet mignon and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- 8
Add Garlic and Rosemary
In the last minute of cooking, add crushed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the skillet for flavor.
- 9
Prepare Asparagus
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- 10
Serve Filet Mignon
Plate the filet mignon with the blanched asparagus and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Dessert
- 11
Melt Chocolate
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 12
Add Vanilla
Stir in vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture for added flavor.
- 13
Chill Dessert
Pour the chocolate mixture into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- 14
Serve Dessert
Serve the chilled chocolate dessert as a rich finale to the meal.