Beef Medallions and Mushrooms in Red Wine Sauce

Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients:1 (10 -12 ounce) beef tenderloin or 1 (10 -12 ounce) beef medallionscoarse saltfresh coarse ground black pepper2 -3 tablespoons butter1 -2 large shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup)3/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 tablespoon sugar1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 tablespoon flour3/4 cup beef broth3/4 […]

Basil Vinaigrette

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients:1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chopped fresh basil4 large shallots, minced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup olive oil Directions: Note: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves yields about 1/2 cup chopped. 

Baltimore Crab Cakes

Yield: 6 servings Ingredients:1/4 cup mayonnaise2 scallions, thinly sliced1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice plus wedges for garnish1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/2 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over1 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]