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Veal Oscar with Bernaise sauce
diet recipe
Ingredients
6 Veal cutlets (1/4″ thick sirloin cut)
salt and black pepper
flour and butter
24 asparagus spears, warmed tender, cooked
3 tablespoons Beef stock
1 bernaise Sauce
Directions
Flatten the cutlets,lightly,on both sides with a mallet,heavy knife or rolling pin.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Dip in flour.
Saute in butter over a moderate heat, turning the cutlets several times until done to golden brown.
Place on a large warmed platter.
Pour the beef stock into a hot saute pan.
Let it cook a minute or so,then pour over the cutlets.
Place four asparagus spears on top of each cutlet and sauce with spoonful of the bernaise sauce.
Bernaise Sauce :
Boil 1 cup EACH:
wine vinegar and dry white wine with the following:
8 tablespoons minced shallots or green onions,
4 tablespoons fresh tarragon or 4 teaspoons of dried tarragon,
4 tablespoons EACH:
minced parsley and chives,
salt and black pepper to taste
Boil until reduced by two thirds.
Recipe Source: Ideal Diet Recipes
Tags: beef stock, asparagus spears, white wine, veal oscar, sauté pan, tablespoons fresh tarragon, fresh tarragonGrilled Veal Caesar Salad
Take advantage of the leanness of veal by making this lightened up version of a classic.
It makes a great main course salad on a warm night. The flavours are bright and fresh you won’t miss the fat.
4 servings
Ingredients:
I lb veal cutlets 500g
1/4 cup lemon juice 50 ml
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 5 ml
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 10 ml
1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ml
1/4 cup light mayonnaise 50 ml
12 cups torn Romaine lettuce 3litres
croutons
lemon wedges
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 30 ml
Directions:
In bowl, combine lemon rind and juice, garlic and mustard.
Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) over veal in a shallow dish.
Set remaining lemon mixture aside.
Grill veal over medium heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Transfer to cutting board and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, whisk Parmesan, mayonnaise and oil into reserved lemon mixture to make dressing.
Toss with lettuce until coated. Divide among four serving plates.
Cut veal into strips; arrange on top of salad.
Sprinkle with croutons and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
287 Calories, 28.4 g Protein, 12.6 g Fat, 15.4 g Carbohydrate
Veal Satay with Two Sauces

The wonderful Asian flavours of this marinade are perfect with veal.
By making them ahead, they are terrific for easy entertaining.
Both sauces are delicious and simple to make.
You can serve both or double the amounts if you just want to serve one.
Serve the satay on a large platter with decorative bowls for the dipping sauces.
Ingredients for Satay
2 lbs veal cutlets (1/4 inch/5 mm thick) 500 g.
3 tablespoons soy sauce 45 ml.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 30 ml.
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional) 15 ml.
2 teaspoons grated lime or lemon rind 10 ml.
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 30 ml.
2 teaspoons liquid honey 10 ml.
Directions
Soak thirty-two 8 inch (20 cm) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
Cut veal into 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide strips.
Thread onto skewers.
Place in single layer in shallow dish.
In bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oil, fish sauce (if using), lime rind and juice and honey; pour over skewers, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Remove satay from marinade, discarding marinade.
Grill over medium heat or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until browned yet still pink inside.
Serve with dipping sauce.
Makes 32 satay.
Ingredients for Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 125 ml.
1/4 cup soy sauce 50 ml.
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 30 m.l
1 tablespoon liquid honey 15 ml.
2 teaspoons minted fresh ginger root 10 ml or 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) ground ginger.
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste) 1 ml.
Directions
Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger root and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to I day (warm to room temperature before serving).
Serve with Veal Satay.
Ingredients for Curry Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup light mayonnaise125 ml.
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 30 ml.
1 clove garlic, minced.
2 teaspoons yellow Indian curry paste 10 ml or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) curry powder.
Directions
Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, curry paste and garlic.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to I day. (If using curry powder, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavours to develop).
Serve with Veal Satay.
juice 30 ml, fish sauce, veal cutletsFettuccine with Veal in a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
A simple and absolutely delicious pasta – delicate Veal married with succulent roasted red peppers and cream.
Ty a little goat cheese crumbled on top or sautéed green beans and oyster mushrooms tossed in.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
1 lb veal cutlet, cut into bite size strips 500 g
2 sweet red peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 125 ml
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 15 ml (or 1 teaspoon /5 ml crumbled dried parsley)
1/4 cup brandy or white wine 50 ml
1/2 cup whipping cream 125 ml
12 oz fettuccine 375 g
salt and pepper
fresh rosemary sprigs
shaved Parmesan
Directions
Roast peppers until black on all sides; let cool.
Peel off skin and remove core; purée until smooth.
Set aside.
Cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain well.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook garlic, onion and rosemary for about 3 minutes or until tender.
Increase heat to high, add veal, in batches if necessary, cook until browned.
Deglaze pan with brandy.
Add puréed peppers and whipping cream, bring to boil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve over fettuccine.
Garnish with rosemary and Parmesan.








