Monday, November 10th, 2008
How to make veal with tuna sauce? Simple! Veal with Tuna Sauce (Vitello Tonnato)This is a Northern Italian classic.1 (4 pound) leg of veal, boned, rolled and tied1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained3 cloves garlic, sliced2 cups dry white wine3 stalks celery (with leaves), cut up2 medium onions, quartered2 medium carrots, cut up4 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon8 black peppercorns4 sprigs parsley2 bay leaves2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leavesTuna sauceMinced parsleyMake 10 to 12 deep cuts down length of meat with small knife. Cut 3 anchovy fillets into 3/4-inch pieces. Cover and refrigerate remaining anchovies for Tuna Sauce. Stuff a piece of anchovy and a slice of garlic into each cut. Place meat, wine, celery, onions, carrots, bouillon, peppercorns, 4 sprigs parsley, the bay leaves, salt, thyme and enough water to cover in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Skim foam if necessary. Remove from heat; cool.Remove meat from broth; strain and reserve 1/4 cup broth for Tuna Sauce. Prepare Tuna Sauce. Pat meat dry; cut into thin slices. Spoon a thin layer of Tuna Sauce into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange meat slices in sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over meat slices. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.Arrange meat slices on platter; spoon Tuna Sauce over meat. Sprinkle with snipped parsley.Yields 10 to 12 servings.Tuna Sauce1 (3 1/2 ounce) can white tuna, drained1 (3 1/4 ounce) jar capers, drained1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 egg yolk1 clove garlicReserved anchoviesSalt and white pepper1/4 cup reserved brothPlace tuna, capers, oil, lemon juice, egg yolk, garlic and remaining anchovies in blender container. Cover and blend on low speed just until well blended, about 45 seconds. Season with salt and white pepper. Add whipping cream and reserved broth; blend on low speed just until well blended, about 30 seconds. Aviation Aviation Original Propeller Mascot Hood Ornament 1920S.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
How to make vanilla crunch? Simple! Vanilla Crunch1 quart popped corn2 cups very small bow-knot pretzels1 cup peanuts12 ounces vanilla bark or white chocolate, chopped fine** One 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips may be substituted.In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels and peanuts.Place bark in a 1-quart glass measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; stir. Continue to cook on HIGH for another minute; stir again. Cook on HIGH for an additional 15 seconds and pour over popcorn mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes, until chilled and chocolate is set.Break into small clusters. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.Makes about 2 quarts. Papal Arms Gilt Crystal Reliquary True Cross Relicdoc Papal Arms Gilt Crystal Reliquary True Cross Relicdoc Papal Arms Gilt Crystal Reliquary True Cross Relicdoc.
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