At the Lord's Table

Today is the last Sunday celebration before Christmas. We are welcoming some cherished guests and missing gathering with our dear Mathisons and David. There is always room at our table  and an open heart; waiting, wishing  and praying for those so very far away. 

Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Sauce

(Our version of Whoville "Roast Beast")

1 (4-5 lb) filet of beef trimmed and tied

2 tablespoons butter softened

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper

Sauce

4 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup crumbly Gorgonzola 

3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino romano 

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

3 tablespoons tarragon, minced

Preheat oven to 500 degrees

Place beef in baking sheet and pat outside dry with paper towel. Spread butter in with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes for medium rare. 

Remove beef from oven, cover tightly with foil and allow to rest at room temperature 20 minutes. Remove strings and slice. 

In medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring cream to boil then continue to boil rapidly unto thickened stirring occasionally. 45-50 minutes. 

Remove pan from heat and add Gorgonzola, pecorino, salt, pepper and tarragon. Whisk rapidly until cheese  melts and then serve alongside beef.