Tenderloin For 2 Topped With Herbed Cheese Food

HERBED PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the tenderloins on a sheet pan and pat them dry with paper towels. Combine the rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the tenderloins all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle all sides with the herb mixture. If there is a thinner "tail," fold it underneath so the tenderloin is an even thickness throughout. Wrap the tenderloins completely with a single layer of prosciutto. (I place the prosciutto sideways with the ends wrapping under the tenderloins.) Tie in several places with kitchen string to hold the prosciutto and the "tail" in place.
• Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle of the end of the tenderloin reads 140 degrees F for medium rare and 145 degrees F for medium. Cover the tenderloins tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice diagonally in thick slices and serve warm with apple chutney.

CROSTINI WITH PORK TENDERLOIN AND HERBED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a metal handle over medium-high heat. Add tenderloin and sear each side. After all sides have been seared, place skillet in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes per pound (per tenderloin) or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155 to 160 degrees F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven until just golden around the edges, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
• Spread toasted baguette slices with 1 heaping teaspoon of the herb cheese spread. Slice pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on top of bread slices. Top each slice of pork with a small dollop of the herb cheese spread and top with a cherry tomato half.

TENDERLOIN WITH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin into 12 slices; sprinkle with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown pork in batches, 3-4 minutes per side. Return all pork to pan., Mix remaining ingredients; pour over pork. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until sauce is thickened and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HERB CHEESE TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In an oven-proof skillet heat oil and brown pork on all sides. Place skillet in oven. Roast 25 minutes or until internal temperatures reaches 155 degrees F.
• 2. Place bread on a baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until toasted. Spread with 1 heaping teaspoon of cheese. Cut pork into 24 slices and place on top of bread. Top with cheese and tomato halves.
• Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time, by Sandra Lee Copyright 2009 SLSH Enterprises, Inc.

HERB CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Tie the beef with butcher's string and rub with the olive oil. Combine the rosemary, parsley, thyme, and garlic and pat the mixture on the beef. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
• Over high heat sear the beef in an ovenproof skillet, turning to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast the beef for 20 to 25 minutes. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and slicing.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Rub the parchment paper with butter and a little bit of the garlic. Lay the potatoes in overlapping rows to cover the bottom of the parchment paper. Sprinkle with some of the cheese and garlic. Repeat the layering process until all the potatoes, cheese and garlic have been used.
• Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes. Press down on the potatoes to distribute the egg mixture. Cover the dish with parchment paper and bake for 1 1/2 hours. (Remove the parchment paper from the top for the last 20 minutes to brown the top).
• Allow the flan to rest for at least 15 minutes before turning out of the pan and cutting into serving sizes. This dish is best made a day ahead, then portioned and reheated in 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a medium pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions, and cook for 7 minutes until soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the sugar and salt, and cook for a further 7 minutes. Add the port and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the thyme. Keeps for 1 week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container

TENDERLOIN FOR 2 - TOPPED WITH HERBED CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, blue cheese, yogurt, onion and pepper; reserve.
• Rub each side of beef steaks with garlic.
• Place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 2 to 3 inches from heat.
• Broil 5 to 6 minutes.
• Season with salt.
• Turn and broil 3 to 4 minutes.
• Season with remaining salt.
• Top each steak with an equal amount of reserved cheese mixture.
• Broil an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley.

TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH BLUE CHEESE AND HERB CRUST

Steps:

• Combine the butter and the flour together.
• Bring the beef broth and madiera to a boil.
• Whisk in the butter and flour mixture until completely dissolved.
• Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is thickened and reduced by half.
• While the sauce is simmering, preheat the oven to 350*F.
• Spray the rack of a roasting pan with nonstick spray and place in the pan.
• Slice the tenderloin into 6 portions that are approximately 3 inched in diameter and 1 1/2 inches thick.
• Tie butcher's twine around the beef medallions so they maintain their shape while cooking if desired.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, blue cheese, parsley, chives and pepper to form a paste.
• Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Sear the medallions until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Arrange the medallions in a roasting pan.
• Coat the top side of each medallion with 3 TBs of the blue cheese and herb crust.
• Roast until the crust is golden brown and the meat is cooked as desired, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, depending on the size of the medallions.
• If butchers twine was used, be sure to remove it.
• Serve the medallions on a pool of the warm madiera sauce.

PORK TENDERLOIN WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO, WITH AN HERBED PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat your oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top of it.
• Rinse and pat dry the pork tenderloin. Season with fresh cracked black pepper and overlay with thyme. Then wrap tenderloin in prosciutto.
• Heat 2 tblsp oil over medium heat in a skillet or braiser. Brown each side of your tenderloin, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer meat to wire rack set in foil lined baking sheet. Bake until meat registers 145 degrees, approximately 15-18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, deglaze pan used to brown tenderloin by pouring in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Then whisk in the flour until sauce begins to thicken. Whisk in garlic, thyme, and lemon juice. Cook until sauce is desired thickness, whisking often (approx. 5-10 minutes). Off heat, stir in the chives and a dash of salt & pepper.
• Allow tenderloin to stand for a few minutes before slicing. Serve topped with pan sauce.