Saffron Cubed Fillet Mignon

So. Its been awhile since I've added to the blog. I apologize to my 2 fans, but things are about to change with today's post. Today I will start th pics and the posting again. Originally, I stopped because of the lack of customers and because of laziness of taking photos.

Tonight's dish is cubed filet mignon, with mashed potatoes, grilled tomatoes, and a crappy salad (cause I can't make salad). The steps are below

Tota Cost ($6.75/Person)

Saffron Fillet Mignon:

Fillet Mignon (about 1 lb.)
Ground Saffron
Two Onions
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil


Cut the Filet into cubes. Basically cut it length-wise then cut in 3/4 inch. One Fillet should make about 8 small cubes. Chop one onion finally and place in a bowel. Grate the onion and put that in the bowel. You can probably grate both, but I didn't think of it till the second onion. Add salt, and pepper to taste. Add some saffron, but doesn't need to be overused. Add a touch of warm water. Mash the onions with a potato masher as best as you can. Place the Fillet in the mixture. Let it marinade as long as you can (at least an hour). I would have done overnight, but didn't have time.

To cook them, skewer them on wooden skewers. I soak the skewers in warm water for about 5 min so they are harder to burn. I had about 3 small skewers. I turned 2 out of 3 burners on the grill (gas) and on one end put it on high. Seared the outside, then turn the burner beneath on low, and the other on mid-low. It took me a good 20 min for medium rare.

Sides:

Mashed potatoes-

Make 'em how you like them. I used white potatoes. I also put them in the oven on 'Broil' for about 30 min (on ~350 degrees). Before I put them in the oven I put some slivers of butter on top. This makes the top layer a bit crispy, and keeps them warm.

Grilled Tomato-

Grill a tomato. You can tell its done with the skin comes off easily. When its done, take the skin off with a fork very easily.

Onion Garnish-

Take the onions from the marinade and throw them into a hot pan. I added some sugar, brandy, and 2 Tbs. of cream just to smooth the flavor out. All is to taste though. I just wanted some caramelized onions basically. The cream smooths the flavor out.

Cucumber Garnish-

Cut some slices of an English Cucumber into a square.

Salad-

I just bought a premade Asian type of salad. A bit sweet basically.

As usual, my recipes are written just like I cook. I just kinda throw stuff together and taste a lot as I cook. If something doesn't taste right, I just change it till I like it. The only issue is that end up tasting too much some time. Tonight is one of those nights! Not only I tasted too much, I ate too much. It was actually really good. My Fillet ended up needing a little salt, but otherwise it was great. It took me awhile, but that is mostly cause I wasn't prepared. Otherwise its relatively simple and easy.

Please reply if you enjoy!