Veal Recipes

serves 4

Ingredients
16 thick asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch lengths
5 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
12 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, rinsed, halved lengthwise if large
4 8- to 9-ounce veal rib chopsVeal rib chops contain featherbone, part of the chine bone, and, depending on the thickness, rib bone. The largest muscle is rib eye. Veal rib chops are usually prepared by braising or panfrying. (each 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise, plus 1/3 cup minced shallots
6 whole fresh sage leaves plus
6 fresh sage leaves, sliced
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
4 garlicThe ‘heat’ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure everything from the common cold to heart ailments. This is a good time for moderation. Enjoy a pasta with a lightly garlicky sauce and it and lead up to something spicy in the bedroom later. cloves, minced
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions
The roasted chops are finished with a mix of asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect"., morels, and herbs.
Cook asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Drain. Transfer asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". to bowl of ice water.
Drain well.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". in paper towels; place in resealable plastic bag and chill.

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet or wide pot with lid over medium-high heat.
Add morels and sautefried quickly in a little fat until tender and browned, about 8 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer morels to bowl (do not clean skillet).

Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in same skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle veal chops with flour, salt, and pepper.
Add veal chops to skillet; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to plate.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to same skillet; add shallot halves, 6 whole sage leaves, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to skillet and sauté until shallots are softened, about 6 minutes.
Return veal chops to skillet; cover and roast in oven until tender, about 12 minutes.
Transfer chops and shallot mixture to plate.
Add remaining peanut oil to skillet; add 1/3 cup minced shallots, sliced sage leaves, and garlicThe ‘heat’ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure everything from the common cold to heart ailments. This is a good time for moderation. Enjoy a pasta with a lightly garlicky sauce and it and lead up to something spicy in the bedroom later. and sauté 3 minutes.
Add asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect"., morels, and broth; simmer until asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". is tender, about 5 minutes. Return veal chops to skillet, cover, and cook just until heated through and liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
Transfer veal chops, morel-asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". mixture, and pan juices to plates.
Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Recipe Source Bon Appétit | May 2008
by Yves Camdeborde