The full moon is rising…it’s a time for passion and excitement. I believe that we should as humans enjoy love, life, and food, and if you can combine them all, then you are truly in a good place in life. This time of the month gets me excited; I don’t eat a lot of red meat, but this is so worth it! I do hope that you will make this meal, get dressed up, and enjoy a special date night with someone…

Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 (5 to 6-ounce) filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Directions

Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy, small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally for about 18 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Cook the steaks to desired doneness, about three minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet. Crumble the cheese over the steaks and broil just until the cheese melts, about one minute. Sprinkle with pepper.

Transfer the steaks to plates. Drizzle the balsamic sauce around the steaks and serve.                                                                                      

Until next time…