Beef Rhapsody in Blue En Croute

Directions

Cut 1x½ inch deep gash in top of each fillet.

Brown fillets in oil, 1 minute on each side.

Drain. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.

Set aside. On lightly floured board, roll each pastry out to 8 inch circle.

Brush top of each circle with egg.

Reserve remainder of egg.

Mash cheese with butter, chives and garlic.

Press mixture into gash in each fillet.

Place a fillet in center of each pastry.

Bring pastry up around meat and pinch together at top in an attractive manner.

Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Brush with reserved egg;sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃). 20 minutes, until pastry is golden brown.

Remove to platter and garnish with parsley, green onion, turnips and carrots cut in pretty shapes.