Beef Tenderloin with Marsala without cherries cognac salad

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped shallot 1 cup beef stock or 1 cup canned low sodium beef broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup[...]

2 cups beef stock or canned broth, prefer veal stock if possible 1 cup chicken broth or canned low salt broth 4 small carrots peeled, halved lengthwise 16[...]

1 x beef tenderloin roast (about 3 pounds)     Marinade 1/2 c. dry red wine 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 clv garlic, chopped 1 tsp dry mustard[...]

1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 pound mushrooms finely chopped 4-6 ounces smoked ham diced 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced 1/4 teaspoon salt[...]