This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
What often passes upon Frenen restaurant menus and sometimes at state breakfasts for this elegant dish, whichshould be cut from the heart of the fillet, is only a prime tenderloin steak, trimmed into shape. The real and the imitation articles are alike broiled as directed in recipe for broiled beefsteak, served upon a hot dish seasoned and plentifully buttered.
An added touch of deliciousness and elegance is imparted by broiling a dozen or so fine fresh mushrooms (peeled and trimmed), and arranging them upon the steak. It then becomes a dish fit for a king.
 
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