Jul 14 2026
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Freemark Abbey- Napa Valley, Ca Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

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. 1

    Prepare Wine

    Chill the Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Appetizer

  1. 2

    Prepare Appetizer

    Slice the fresh baguette into 1-inch thick slices.

  2. 3

    Serve Brie

    Place the Brie cheese on a serving platter and drizzle honey over the top.

  3. 4

    Add Walnuts

    Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the Brie and honey for added texture and flavor.

  4. 5

    Arrange Baguette

    Serve the sliced baguette alongside the Brie appetizer for dipping.

Main Course

  1. 6

    Prepare Filet Mignon

    Season the filet mignon pieces with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 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.

  3. 8

    Add Garlic and Rosemary

    In the last minute of cooking, add crushed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the skillet for flavor.

  4. 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.

  5. 10

    Serve Filet Mignon

    Plate the filet mignon with the blanched asparagus and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

Dessert

  1. 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.

  2. 12

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture for added flavor.

  3. 13

    Chill Dessert

    Pour the chocolate mixture into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

  4. 14

    Serve Dessert

    Serve the chilled chocolate dessert as a rich finale to the meal.

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