Tournedos Rossini

A staple of classic French cuisine, tournedos Rossini is a dish created in honor of the legendary composer (and noted gourmand) Gioacchino Rossini. The original recipe is rich, elegant, and uses only the finest ingredients available: 2 pieces of beef tenderloin (aka filet mignon) placed on round slices of toasted sourdough bread, generously garnished with briefly sautéed foie gras and slices of black Périgord truffle. Just before the dish is served, it is finished with a Madeira demi-glace sauce. The preferred wine for the sauce is Verdelho, a medium-dry wine. The recommended drink to accompany this luxurious dish is a vintage red Bordeaux.