Dinner Idea: Bleu-cheese Stuffed Steak; Artichoke, Leek and Potato Gratin, Mixed Greens and Pear Salad

Please excuse the plating.

Having guests over and can't think of what to serve?  We made this lovely dinner last weekend, and it was hit.

Bleu Cheese-stuffed Filet Mignon

• No recipe link here.  We basically made a mix of high quality bleu cheese, freshly ground peppercorns, a little lemon zest and salt and stuffed the filets with it.  Salt & pepper the filets, sear them on the grill and finish them in the oven.

Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts

• This is a deconstructed salad (see the photo on the epicurious.com website).
• Used mixed greens instead of arugula.  Using a combination of both would be perfect.
• Used half the amount of oil and lemon juice.

Artichoke, Leek and Potato Gratin

• Used gruyere (one of my favorite cheeses)!