Beef Tenderloin

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This is a special party dish, elegant and costly. Select large Chateaubriands of about 1 pound each per serving. Buy marrow bones and have the butcher cut them so the marrow can be extracted in one piece.

Hearty and delicious fare from Byron's in London, England.

Serve Cabernet Sauvignon with the steaks.

Pour a full-bodied red wine, such as a Bordeaux, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Here's a centerpiece dish that really lives up to the name. Uncork a Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux or red Super-Tuscan.

Use a blended Canadian whisky (purchased legally, of course). It is slightly sweet and will help balance the peppery sauce that naps the roasted beef tenderloin. Team the beef with some roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach and a favorite bottle of Pinot Noir.

This quick, rich entrée is terrific served over buttered noodles.

Beef roasted in a kosher salt crust is tender and juicy. Once removed from the oven, the meat will remain hot for up to an hour.

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic, White Cheddar and Chipotle Mashed Potatoes. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This elegant dish from Tony's in St. Louis, Missouri, is perfect for a small dinner party. At the restaurant, they serve it with sautéed spinach.

Steaks at Tequila restaurant are offered with sautéed chard and roasted red potatoes.

The artichoke puree has a nice tarragon flavor that is a lovely complement to the beef. Use the remaining puree as a dip for crudités or pita bread.

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 35 min This recipe makes good use of the tail-end portion of a tenderloin.

Filet de Boeuf à la Bordelaise Active time: 3 hr Start to finish: 25 hr (includes making stock and soaking marrow)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 50 min

Cumin, chili powder, garlic and fresh lime juice are combine in the easy-to-make spice paste. It adds lots of flavor to the beef in this recipe, but can also be used on chicken, pork, shrimp or firm fish like halibut, swordfish and shark.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Stew made with lamb may be known as the national dish, but beef is actually the most popular meat today. It turns up everywhere, including Tinakilly House in Rathnew, Ireland, where they offer this lovely dish. It's served with Champ (Green Onion Mashed Potatoes).