4 slices, country-style bread |
olive oil |
salt and pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
4 beef fillet steaks, about 6 ounces |
salt and coarsely ground black pepper |
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and quartered |
2 shallots, finely diced |
1 cup red wine |
1 cup beef broth |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 large spanish onion, peeled and sliced thinly |
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 1/4 cups heavy cream |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley |
1 cup grated gruyere cheese |