Alex Shapiro
Chicago, IL

Filet Mignon with Blueberry Port Sauce

Ingredients:
2 slices bacon
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup port
1/4 cup beef stock
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced tarragon, plus extra for garnish
4 (6 ounce) filet mignons

Directions:
In a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp (about 4 minutes) and transfer to paper towels to drain.  Pour off excess fat from skillet.  Crumble bacon and reserve.

In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.  Cook shallots in butter stirring until softened.  Add dried blueberries, port and beef stock.  Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced by half (about 4 minutes).  Stir in balsamic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of remaining butter.  Transfer sauce to a small bowl and stir in reserved bacon and minced tarragon.  Keep sauce warm.

Cook filet mignon to medium rare.  Place each filet on a plate and spoon over the top.  Garnish with tarragon.  Serves 4.

Geri Gass
Ocean, NJ

Bourbon Grilling/Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:
1 cup of molasses
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup distilled vinegar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

Directions:
Have all ingredients at room temperature.  Blend together well the following, molasses, corn syrup, vinegar, bourbon, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce.  Add the rest of the ingredients and blend well.  Brush on both sides of steak as you are grilling.  Also use as dipping sauce while eating.

Daina Hasson
Miami, FL

Creamy Garlic Cilantro Steak Sauce

Ingredients:
12 cloves garlic
15 to 20 cilantro leaves (not stems)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup red wine (dry or sweet works well)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard (country style is best)
3 tbsp worstershire sauce
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
All ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.  Serves at least 4, if not several people, depending on how much is used.