duck bacon and praline tenderloin roulade with whipped crème fraîche horseradish

February 11th, 2012

 

duck bacon and praline tenderloin roulade with whipped 
crème fraîche horseradish

 serves 2-4

what you need:

1 ½-2 pounds beef tenderloin, centercut
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced

praline crust

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
⅓ cup granulated sugarwater (as needed)
1 ½ teaspoon fleur de sel
½ cup chopped duck bacon (or applewood bacon, trimmed)
2 teaspoons minced Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon olive oil

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smoked salmon roulade

December 31st, 2011

Smoked Salmon

smoked salmon roulade 

makes 12

what you need:

12 slices smoked salmon 
12 thin slices cucumber
1/2 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced capers, rinsed 
lemon juice (optional)
kosher salt (to taste)

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