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For a truly elegant dish to impress your guests, why not consider beef Wellington? This luxurious centerpiece has a rich, savory filling that elevates the traditional recipe.
Start with a quality fillet of beef, seasoning it well and searing it until golden brown. The secret lies in creating a mushroom duxelles—finely chopped chestnut mushrooms mixed with garlic, thyme, and chestnuts cooked to perfection. This savory filling will embrace the tender beef, bringing out its flavors.
Wrap the beef in slices of Parma ham and the mushroom mixture, ensuring every bit of flavor is captured. The final touch is to encase it all in puff pastry, which provides a flaky, buttery exterior. This dish can also be made the day before, allowing you to bake it fresh for your guests on Christmas Day.