Wellington, Beef

# 3 pints (1 1/2 pounds) white button mushrooms
# 2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
# 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
# 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
# 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the Beef:

* 1 (3-pound) center cut beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed
* Extra-virgin olive oil
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 12 thin slices prosciutto
* 6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
* 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
* Flour, for rolling out puff pastry
* 1 pound puff pastry, thawed if using frozen
* 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
* Minced chives, for garnish
* Green Peppercorn Sauce, recipe follows
* Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
* Warm Wilted Winter Greens, recipe follows

Does that ring a bell? Bring ingredients to a rolling boil and serve to any of your kin. They are certain to enjoy. Don't bring the junk around me though, I just kicked the habit. Serve in a warm dish with extra potato and wait for the laughter to subside. Win an award.