New Year’s Eve morning Eli woke up wheezing + my nose was running away with me. Sick as dogs, we decided it was a good idea to ring in the new year at home. I made myself as presentable as possible and ran to Fresh Market while Nathan worked on our new house. (Okay, so it’s not technically OURS yet, and definitely not NEW by any stretch … but it IS a house!)
I ended up making Filets Mignon with Green Peppercorns and Brandy-Cream Sauce from one of my favorite cookbooks, and it did not disappoint. The preparation of the steaks couldn’t have been easier (salt + pepper, then sear each side for a couple of minutes), and the sauce came together quickly, too. I served it with some crispy roasted potatoes and garlicky green beans, and made individual nectarine tarts for dessert. Now I would never say this myself, but NATHAN says it was amazing. And don’t tell him I said this, but he’s typically right.
P.S. If your steak isn’t this color, you’re really missing out.
This is what our celebrations look like now, and we love it!
We woke up Eli @ midnight for a bottle — Nathan tried to take a picture of the three of us in front of the ball dropping. Poor sleepy Eli wasn’t quite sure what was going on.
I love these guys, and even though Nathan wouldn’t really kiss me at midnight (some nonsense about not wanting to get sick, what’s up with that?), I still wouldn’t have rather spent my New Year’s Eve with anyone else.
Bring it on, 2010!
One Comment
this post was so special.
and, filets are always better like that, i agree. did you get that recipe from the B & G cookbook? it looks familiar. SO yummy.
you’re such an inspirational wife. i need to cook like that for nat way more often.