spicy espresso tournedos on a heart-shaped bed of creamy almond-leek risotto

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serves 4

what you need:

8 tournedos, 1 “ thick and 2  1/4” diameter
kosher salt (as needed)
freshly ground pepper (as needed)
1-2 tablespoons unsalted clarified butter

spice

2 teaspoons espresso, finely ground
2 teaspoons piment d’espelette
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon Midnight red cocoa powder (dutch pressed)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Read the rest of this entry »