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Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Assemble the Cauliflower Gratin and pop it in the oven, start the potatoes and then pay a bit of attention to the turkey.... Another easy dinner
Turkey Cutlets Piccata Preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes2 - 4 turkey cutlets, 12oz, (350gr)
1/2 onion
2 tbs capers
1 lemon
1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) chicken stock (broth)
1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) white wine
1 tbs cornstarch (maizena, corn flower) dissolved in 1 tbs water
1 tbs olive oil
Chop the onion. Slice the lemon and pick the seeds out of the slices. In medium nonstick skillet sauté the onion until tender. Move onions to sides of pan and sauté turkey cutlets until lightly brown on both sides. Add the chicken stock, wine and capers. Place the lemon slices on top of the turkey cutlets, cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove turkey cutlets (with lemon slices on top) to a platter and keep warm. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and heat, stirring until thick. Serve cutlets with sauce on the side - sprinkle on more capers if you like.
Sautéed Sliced Potatoes Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes2 potatoes, about 12oz total (350gr)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp butter
Slice potatoes paper thin. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the potatoes, arranging in layers. Drizzle the oil over the top. Allow to cook for 15 minutes (Reduce heat further if they start to get too brown). With a spatula turn in sections - don't worry about being neat. Continue to cook for another 10 - 15 minutes, until potatoes are done and nicely golden. Remove, add salt and pepper if you feel so inclined, and serve.
Cauliflower Gratin Preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes1/3 head cauliflower
2 shallots
1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) chicken stock
1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) Gruyère or other cheese Cheddar
1 tsp olive oil
Break the cauliflower into large florets, then slice thickly. Roughly chop shallots, Shred cheese or cut into thin slices. Lightly oil a small glass baking dish. Lay half of the cauliflower evenly in the dish, Sprinkle with shallots and top with remaining cauliflower. Top with cheese. Pour the chicken stock over the top. Cover with a lid or foil and bake, 400F (200C) for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes longer, to brown the top. Remove and serve.
Cooking schedule: 35 minutes |
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