July 24, 2007

Richard Chamberlain, Chef & Proprietor of Chamberlain's Restaurants, shares one of his favorite recipes, Balsamic & Pepper Glazed Filet Mignon with Fingerling Potatoes & Red Cherry Tomatoes.

This recipe is special to Chef Chamberlain because it is "simple, healthy and visually colorful addition to any table."

Procedure

• Toss steaks in oil and sprinkle with pepper and salt. Sautee in skillet and finish in oven to desired temperature.
• Heat vinegar, Half of peppercorn, garlic, thyme and honey in another large skillet.
• Stir and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduce by ¾ths.
• When steaks are ready, add glaze to pan and simmer until liquid is fully reduced.

• Serve over roasted fingerlings and red cherry tomatoes.
• Garnish with balsamic syrup and peppercress.

Serves 8.

On opening Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House in 1993, Richard Chamberlain, took to heart the staple cuisine of his native state. The specialty of the house, prime steak, has the bold flavors for which Chamberlain’s reputation has been built. Shortly after opening, Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House was named one of the country’s top new restaurants of 1993 by Bon Appetite magazine. Texas Monthly named Chamberlain’s one of the “Top 10 Steakhouses” in the state and “Best Steakhouse for Epicures."

In 1998, Gourmet Magazine rated them “One of America’s Top Tables” and in 1999 and 2000, Zagat published them as one of “America’s Top Restaurants." Chamberlain’s has been a “D-Best” in D Magazine. In 2000-2007, Chamberlain’s has received an “Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator.

Richard opened Envy Steakhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2003. In August 2006, Envy was named “Best New Off-Strip Restaurant in Las Vegas” by Las Vegas Life.

Chamberlain attended the culinary arts program at El Centro College in Dallas while simultaneously working at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. Currently he serves on the board of the Dallas chapter of the American Heart Association. His favorite things include volunteer work and spending time with his wife Lisa, sixteen year-old daughter Victoria and eleven-year-old son, Stephen.

Visit Chef Richard Chamberlain on the web @ envysteakhouse.com & chamberlainsrestaurant.com.