Filet Mignon with Mushrooms

Makes 4 servings

4 6-oz. beef filet mignon steaks

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/2 t. garlic powder

12-oz. pkg. sliced mushrooms

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 c. plus 2 T. Marsala wine or beef broth

Sprinkle each steak with salt, pepper and garlic powder; set aside. Coat a large skillet with non-stick vegetable spray and heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Arrange steaks on a broiler pan about 4 inches below the heat source. Broil for about 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. In skillet, reheat mushroom mixture over medium-high heat. Add wine or broth to mixture and bring to a boil; cook for about 2 minutes, until liquid is reduced. Place each steak on a serving plate and top with mushroom mixture.

For a simple, sweetly scented place setting, tie a few cinnamon sticks together with raffia, attach a mailing label as a name card and lay a bundle across each plate.