Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Shallot andBacon Reduction Sauce prepared by KevinSpear, M.D., Chair, Department of Urology;Urologist, Center for Urologic <strong>Health</strong>, LLC andBrian Canterbury, M.D., Urologist, Center forUrologic <strong>Health</strong>, LLCPour a full-bodied red wine, such as Bordeaux,Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.Ingredients:1 ½ pounds large shallots (about 24); halvedlengthwise and peeled3 Tbsp olive oil6 cups canned beef broth1 ½ cups tawny Port1 Tbsp tomato paste2 3-3 ½ pounds beef tenderloins (large ends),trimmed2 tsp dried thyme7 bacon slices, chopped6 Tbsp butter1 ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour1 large bunch watercressPosition rack in center of oven and preheat to375 F. In a 9-inch diameter pie pan, toss shallotswith oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.Roast until shallots are deep brown and verytender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.Pat beef dry; sprinkle with thyme, salt andpepper. In large roasting pan set over mediumheat, sauté bacon until golden, about 4 minutes.Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to papertowels. Add beef to pan and brown on all sidesover medium-high heat, about 7 minutes.Transfer pan to oven and roast the beef untilmeat thermometer inserted into center registers125 F for medium rare, about 45 minutes.Transfer beef to platter. Tent loosely with foil.Spoon fat off top of pan drippings in roastingpan. Place roasting pan over high heat. Addbroth mixture and bring to boil, scraping up anybrowned bits. Transfer to medium saucepan andbring to simmer. Mix 3 tablespoons butter andflour in a small bowl to form a smooth paste.Whisk into broth mixture and simmer untilsauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Whisk in 3tablespoons butter. Stir in roasted shallots andreserved bacon. Season sauce with salt andpepper.Cut beef into ½-inch thick slices. Spoon somesauce over. Garnish with watercress. Passremaining sauce.Boil broth and Port in large saucepan untilreduced to 3 ¾ cups, about 30 minutes. Whisk intomato paste. (Shallots and broth mixture can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill).14
Corn Chowder prepared by Clarence Tucker,Captain Akron Fire Department3 – 4 white potatoes, cubed2 cups heavy cream8 cups chicken broth1# chicken, boneless & skinless1# whole kernel cornAssorted seasonings (to your liking)Peel and cube potatoes and place in a large pot.Add chicken broth and seasonings. Simmer for45 minutes.Add heavy cream and simmer for 30 minutes,mixture will thicken slightly.Cook chicken in a skillet (in oil). Cut into smallcubes or shred. Cook until well done. Add tolarge pot.Thicken more, if desired, by adding a fewteaspoons of cornstarch to a cup of water. Mixwell until smooth and add to mixture.Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.“Blazin’ Saddles” Beans & Franks prepared byCarl Wallace, Senior Pastor at Trinity UnitedChurch of Christ6 to 8 servingsIngredients8-10 hot dogs (i.e. beef, vegetarian, brats, Italiansausages)2 – 28 oz. cans of baked beans¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar (or to taste)1/3 cup ketchup (or to taste)½ tsp. brown or yellow mustard¼ cup of chopped onions¼ cup bell pepper1 tsp. table ready minced garlic1 tsp. chopped jalapeño peppersDash of cayenne pepperDash of black pepperSet oven at 350˚ degreesCut hotdogs into 1 inch pieces. Dice onions,jalapeños and bell pepper. Spray sauté pan withpam cooking spray. Sauté hotdogs, onions,jalapeños and bell pepper over medium heat for2 minutes. Turn heat to low, add garlic, cayenneand black pepper. Stir and cover. Let sit for twominutes. Remove from heat. Mix beans, brownsugar, ketchup and mustard. Combine allingredients and pour into 11 x 15 baking dish.Bake uncovered in oven for 30-35 minutes oruntil bubbly. Remove from oven and letcasserole set for 15 minutes before serving. Topwith shredded cheese of your choice. Enjoy!15