Name: Filet Mignon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the roasted potatoes; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 whole cloves of garlic, crushed; Pinch of Greek oregano; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; For the Parmesan potato croquettes; 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice; 3 green onions, finely sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Sufficient quantity of olive oil for pan frying; For the filet mignon; 4 steaks at room temperature; 2 tablespoons Montreal steak spice; 3 tablespoons canola oil; For the balsamic syrup; 1/4 cup aged balsamic (minimum 7 years old); 1/4 cup real maple syrup