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Prosciutto-wrapped Veal Tenderloin
4 servings
Preparation 35 minutes
Cooking 30 minutes
Ingredients
Frico
2 onions, sliced
50 ml (1/4 cup) butter
4 slices russet potatoes, boiled
4 slices Friulano cheese, 60 g (2 oz) each
Veal
4 pieces Veal tenderloin,
5 oz each, trimmed 150 g
4 thin slices prosciutto
As required oil
¼ cup Marsala 50 ml
½ cup white wine 125 ml
1 shallot, chopped
½ cup demi-glace 125 ml
1½ oz fresh duck foie gras, in small dice 40 g
Garnish
60 g (2 oz) baby arugula
15 ml (1 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
In a skillet, caramelize the onions in the butter for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a shallow baking dish, arrange the potato slices, covering each with some caramelized onion and a slice of Friulano.
Set aside at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Wrap each piece of tenderloin in a slice of prosciutto.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over fairly high heat. Sear the wrapped pieces of milk-fed veal, turning every 20 seconds until the prosciutto is well browned all over.
Finish cooking in the oven for about 6 minutes.
Remove the milk-fed veal from the oven and transfer to a platter. Cover with aluminum foil and slice just before serving.
Preheat the broiler.
In a saucepan, reduce the Marsala, the white wine and the shallot over low heat. Add the demi-glace and reduce to a sauce consistency.
Place the potato dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add the foie gras to the sauce and whisk until blended. Season to taste.
Place a potato-cheese stack in the centre of each heated dinner plate, arrange slices of milk-fed veal around it and top with arugula tossed in oil.
Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.
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Tags: high heat, Italian cuisine, baking, arugulaEaster Veal Loin with Fennel-Lima Bean Puree
Serves 8
A stylish dinner party dish with a bonus: Much of the prep work can be done a day ahead. At the store, have the butcher bone and trim all of the fat and membrane from a 4¾ lb. (2kg) center-cut veal rib roast, resulting in a 3 lb oblong boneless veal loin.
Filling
2 large yellow bell peppers
1 3 oz (85g) package cream cheese with chives, room temperature
1 3oz (85g) package basil and roasted garlic goat’s cheese or 6 ozs (170g) soft fresh goat’s cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature
Veal
4¾ lb. (2kg) center-cut veal rib roast (also known as rack of veal), boned, trimmed of all fat and outer membrane
1 bunch fresh arugula, stems trimmed
16 large fresh basil leaves
14 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons (¼ stick) butter 30ml
8 bacon slices
Sauce
2¾ cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 medium shallots, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers 30ml
½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 125ml
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 30ml
Directions
Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel peppers.
Cut lengthwise into quarters; seed and stem peppers.
Trim edges of peppers to flatten all sides if necessary.
Stir cream cheese and goat’s cheese in small bowl to blend.
Butterfly veal by staring at 1 long side of veal and cutting horizontally to within 1inch (2.5cm) of opposite long side.
Open veal as for book.
Place large sheet of plastic wrap over cut surface of veal.
Using meat pounder or rolling pin, pound veal to generous ½ inch (1cm) even thickness, forming rectangle approximately 10 X 12 inches. (25-30cm)
Season with salt and pepper.
Blanch arugula in saucepan of boiling water just until wilted, about 2 seconds.
Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well on paper towels; pat dry.
Repeat blanching process with basil leaves.
Overlap arugula leaves down center of veal, forming 2-inch-wide (5cm) by 12-inch-long (30cm) strip.
Cover with half of bell peppers, skinned side down.
Top with tomatoes, arranged in 2 rows.
Set aside ¼ cup cheese mixture for sauce.
Spoon remaining cheese mixture in even log atop tomatoes.
Arrange remaining bell peppers, skinned side up over cheese.
Arrange blanched basil leaves over peppers.
Fold 1 long side of veal over filling.
Tightly roll up veal jelly roll style.
Cover ends of veal roll with heavy-duty aluminum foil to enclose filling completely.
Tie kitchen string around veal roll every 1½ inches to maintain neat log shape.
Wrap string lengthwise around veal roll to secure foil at ends, weaving string alternately under and over crosswise ties.
Cover veal roll and reserved ¼ cup cheese mixture separately; refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt butter in heavy large shallow roasting pan over medium-high heat.
Season veal with salt and pepper.
Place veal in pan and brown on all sides, turning frequently, about 10 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; cool veal 15 minutes.
Drape bacon slices over veal, tucking ends under veal.
Roast veal until thermometer inserted into center of meat (not filling) registers 140°F (60°C), about 45 minutes.
Transfer to work surface.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Combine broth and shallots in heavy medium saucepan.
Boil over high heat until mixture is reduced to ½ cup, about 20 minutes.
Whisk in lemon juice and capers. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in butter, then reserved 1/4 cup cheese mixture and parsley.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve, remove bacon, string and foil from veal roast.
Cut veal roast crosswise into even slices.
Spoon a few tablespoons sauce onto each plate.
Top with 2 veal slices.
Recipe Source: October 1995 Bon Appétit
Tags: Melt butter, lima bean puree, Open veal, sun dried tomatoes, roast, Veal 4¾ lb, veal with blanchedArugula salad with a Jamaican kick
If you’ve got bored taste buds, this Jamaican-inspired salad should liven things up quite nicely.
Chef Reyes takes a punchy approach to this summer salad. “Rum and Jerk Spice makes this dish a winner,” he explains. “When I think of Jamaica, they’re the first things to come to mind. Wet-rubbing the veal with a liberal mixture of Rum and Jerk Spice ensures a unique flavour at every stage of this recipe.”
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et-rub the veal with a dark rum (more for the look of a richer sauce later) or white rum and Jamaican Jerk Spice.
• You’re the boss, so turn up the heat as much you like. There are hotter Jerk Spices on the market – just keep in mind that you’re serving friends and family and not the fire department.
• Pan-sear the veal – keeping the temperature high, the veal will sear golden brown and eventually release itself from sticking to the pan. Brown all sides – leaving the centre pink/rare. Set aside for cutting later.
• Add butter and rum to the darkened pan.
• For deeper flavour – light the rum in the pan and let it blaze for a few moments. It will enhance the flavour and impress your guests.
Drizzle the sauce on a plate. Then simply cut the cooked veal into ½ inch medallions and place four or five pieces on top of the sauce.
Dressing code for salad – very casual.
Create a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Olive oil & balsamic vinegar with jerk seasoning.
Finally, add a handful of Arugula lettuce, some edible nasturtiums and you’ve got a plate that will make ‘em sing – Man!
4 servings
Ingredients list for Wet Rub & Vinagarette
Veal Tenderloin 2lb. ( 1kg)
2 tablespoons – pre-made Jerk Spice
1-oz – dark rum (30ml)
1 tablespoon – butter (15ml)
Ingredients for Salad
Vinaigrette
3 parts – olive Oil
1 part – Balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon – jerk seasoning (5ml)
- Shake vigoursly -
Handful of Arugula per plate
Edible Nasturiums
Directions
Wet-rub the veal with dark rum and dry Jamaican Jerk Spice.
BBQ or pan-sear the veal – keeping the temperature high.
Brown all sides – leaving the centre pink/rare.
Place in oven at 350ºF (176ºC) for 10 minutess.
Remove from oven and set aside for cutting later.
For additional sauce if not prepared on the BBQ
Add butter and rum to the darkened pan.
Recipe source: Carlos Reyes —- Chefs On King
Chefs on King
271 King St. West
Kitchener, Ontario Canada
(519) 570-4642
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Tags: dry jamaican jerk, BBQ Add butter, Add butter, white rum, Jamaican jerk spice, dark rum, The sauceVeal Loin stuffed with Bell Peppers, Goat Cheese & Basil
Serves 8
A stylish dinner party dish with a bonus: Much of the prep work can be done a day ahead. At the store, have the butcher bone and trim all of the fat and membrane from a 4¾ lb. (2kg) center-cut veal rib roast, resulting in a 3-pound oblong boneless veal loin.
Filling
2 large yellow bell peppers
1 3-ounce (85g) package cream cheese with chives, room temperature
1 3-ounce (85g) package basil and roasted garlic goat cheese or 6 ounces (170g) soft fresh goat’s cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature
Veal
1 4¾ lb. (2kg) center-cut veal rib roast (also known as rack of veal), boned, trimmed of all fat and outer membrane
1 bunch fresh arugula, stems trimmed
16 large fresh basil leaves
14 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons (¼ stick) butter 30ml
8 bacon slices
Sauce
2¾ cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 medium shallots, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers 30ml
½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 125ml
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 30ml
Directions
Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
Peel peppers.
Cut lengthwise into quarters; seed and stem peppers.
Trim edges of peppers to flatten all sides if necessary.
Stir cream cheese and goat cheese in small bowl to blend.
Butterfly veal by staring at 1 long side of veal and cutting horizontally to within 1inch (2.5cm) of opposite long side.
Open veal as for book.
Place large sheet of plastic wrap over cut surface of veal.
Using meat pounder or rolling pin, pound veal to generous ½ inch (1cm) even thickness, forming rectangle approximately 10 X 12 inches. (25-30cm)
Season with salt and pepper.
Blanch arugula in saucepan of boiling water just until wilted, about 2 seconds.
Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well on paper towels; pat dry.
Repeat blanching process with basil leaves.
Overlap arugula leaves down center of veal, forming 2-inch-wide (5cm) by 12-inch-long (30cm) strip.
Cover with half of bell peppers, skinned side down.
Top with tomatoes, arranged in 2 rows.
Set aside ¼ cup cheese mixture for sauce.
Spoon remaining cheese mixture in even log atop tomatoes.
Arrange remaining bell peppers, skinned side up over cheese.
Arrange blanched basil leaves over peppers.
Fold 1 long side of veal over filling.
Tightly roll up veal jelly roll style.
Cover ends of veal roll with heavy-duty aluminum foil to enclose filling completely.
Tie kitchen string around veal roll every 1½ inches to maintain neat log shape.
Wrap string lengthwise around veal roll to secure foil at ends, weaving string alternately under and over crosswise ties.
Cover veal roll and reserved ¼ cup cheese mixture separately; refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt butter in heavy large shallow roasting pan over medium-high heat.
Season veal with salt and pepper.
Place veal in pan and brown on all sides, turning frequently, about 10 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; cool veal 15 minutes.
Drape bacon slices over veal, tucking ends under veal.
Roast veal until thermometer inserted into center of meat (not filling) registers 140°F (60°C), about 45 minutes.
Transfer to work surface.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Combine broth and shallots in heavy medium saucepan.
Boil over high heat until mixture is reduced to ½ cup, about 20 minutes.
Whisk in lemon juice and capers. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in butter, then reserved 1/4 cup cheese mixture and parsley.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve, remove bacon, string and foil from veal roast.
Cut veal roast crosswise into even slices.
Spoon a few tablespoons sauce onto each plate.
Top with 2 veal slices.
Recipe Source: October 1995 Bon Appétit
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Tags: Wrap string lengthwise, Directions Char peppers, package cream cheese, Arrange remaining bell, roast, low-salt chicken broth, roasted garlicVeal Chops with roasted Shallots, Arugula & Soft Polenta
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 cup olive oil, divided
½ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
4 1 ¾-inch-thick veal rib chops (each about 12 ounces), frenched
18 small shallots, peeled, halved
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 12-ounce package grape tomatoes
1/3 cup drained capers plus 1 tablespoon caper brine reserved from jar
Soft Polenta ( see below for instructions * )
4 cups arugula
Info for Soft Polenta
Ingredients
6 cups water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta (pre-cooked maize meal)
Instructions
Bring 6 cups water, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
*Quick-cooking polenta (pre-cooked maize meal) is available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets.
Directions
Whisk ¾ cup oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend. Mix thyme, salt, and pepper in another small bowl.
Rub thyme mixture all over veal chops; place in glass baking dish.
Pour oil-lemon marinade over; let stand 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Combine shallots, vinegar, and remaining ¼ cup oil in medium roasting pan; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast until shallots are browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
Add tomatoes to shallots and roast until tomatoes are soft and browned, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer.
Remove pan from oven.
Add capers and 1 tablespoon reserved brine and stir to blend.
Meanwhile, heat large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
Drain veal chops and transfer marinade to heavy small saucepan.
Add veal to skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast veal to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium.
Bring reserved oil-lemon marinade to boil; boil 2 minutes.
Place 1 veal chop on each of 4 plates.
Divide shallot-tomato mixture among plates. Spoon Soft Polenta alongside.
Drizzle with oil-lemon marinade.
Garnish with arugula and serve.
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