The Ellen Baker Team at Realty One Group, has put together an elegant menu designed to spoil that special someone in your life—perfect for creating a memorable and heartfelt evening together.

 

🍽 Menu

• Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction

• Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

• Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

• Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

🥩 Main Course: Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)

  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme

Instructions

  1. Let steaks rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side.

  4. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks for 1–2 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and let rest before serving.

🍷 Red Wine Reduction Sauce

Ingredients

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. In the same pan, sauté shallots until soft.

  2. Add red wine and simmer until reduced by half.

  3. Finish with butter and drizzle over steaks.

🥔 Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • ¼ cup warm cream or milk

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes until fork-tender.

  2. Mash with butter, garlic, and warm cream.

  3. Season and keep warm.

🌿 Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus

  • Olive oil, salt & pepper

  • Lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. Roast at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.

  3. Finish with fresh lemon zest.

🍓 Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients

  • Fresh strawberries

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate gently.

  2. Dip strawberries and place on parchment paper.

  3. Chill until set.

🕯 Romantic Touches for the Evening

  • Soft background music

  • Candlelight or warm ambient lighting

  • A simple table setting with cloth napkins

  • A handwritten note or card

 

Wishing you a loved-filled evening!
Your local real estate team.

Ellen Baker Team AZ 
Ellen Baker: 623-670-0804
Orlando Diaz: 623-262-2642