Filet mignon steaks are best when cooked in a screaming hot cast iron pan to develop a deliciously golden crust, then finished over lower heat until the internal temperature is medium-rare.

For this reason, many chefs consider it the best cut for cooking and enjoying a full-bodied flavor. While the tenderloin and filet mignon are luxurious options, they aren't the only choices for ...

Whether you prize it or think it's completely overhyped, filet mignon makes you picture an expensive, candlelit dinner at a high-end restaurant (cliché points if it's Valentine's Day).

To save some cash and try to replicate a high-end meal on my own, I made Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks, which requires filet mignon and a few simple ingredients. Here's what it ...