Chiarellos Turkey Scallopini And Squash Ravioli Recipes

TURKEY SCALLOPINI AND SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH CRANBERRY BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot.
• Between two sheets of plastic wrap, pound turkey breast pieces to an even 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet. If you don't have a meat mallet, the back of a frying pan will work fine. You can do this a day ahead and leave them stored in the plastic wrap, folded over on each other. You can also ask a good butcher to cut and pound the turkey for you.
• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the turkey pieces with flour, and pat off the excess; dip in beaten eggs and then dredge in bread crumbs. When oil is hot an bubbling, add turkey pieces. Do not crowd the pan. Let brown 2-3 minutes, then turn to cook the second side, another 30 seconds to 1 minute. The turkey will cook very quickly and will dry out if overcooked. When done, remove to a baking sheet or platter and keep warm. Do not wash sauté pan!
• To make the sauce, add butter to sauté pan and place over medium-high heat. At the same time, drop ravioli into the boiling water. When butter begins to turn light brown, add fresh sage. Stir for a few seconds; then add cranberries, and sauté until skins begin to burst. Add molasses, balsamic vinegar, and broth, scraping bottom of the pan to pick up all the flavor of the turkey. Simmer until cranberries are soft and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 12-15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Be sure to taste sauce for seasoning before you pour it over the turkey!
• Test ravioli for doneness in about 3 minutes--pinch edges of dough; it should be tender. Drain. Arrange 1/4 of the raviolis per person on hot plates and layer a piece of turkey over the ravioli. Spoon sauce over them.

TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, mix flour, salt and pepper. Add turkey cutlets, one at a time, close bag and shake to coat., In a large skillet; heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Remove from pan. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in butter until melted. Return turkey to pan; heat through. Serve with cheese and, if desired, linguine.

CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Cut chicken into large chunks and season with salt and pepper and poultry seasoning. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil to the hot pan, 1 turn in a slow stream. Set chicken into pan and do not turn for 2 or 3 minutes or you will tear the meat. Brown chicken 3 minutes on each side and then remove all of the chicken to a warm plate. Add bell peppers, hot peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute the peppers and garlic for 5 minutes, tossing and turning them frequently. Add wine to the pan and reduce 1 minute. Scrape up the pan drippings. Add the chicken stock and bring it up to a bubble. Set the chicken back into the pan. Toss the parsley with the chicken and peppers and cook the chicken through, 2 or 3 minutes. Scatter a little hot pepper juice over the pan and serve the Scarpariello over a bed of lemon orzo. WOW!
• Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.

TURKEY SCALLOPINI

Steps:

• In a skillet heat a few tablespoons of cooking oil. Sprinkle the turkey breast pieces with garlic salt and then roll in the flour until coated. Brown the turkey breast pieces in the oil and then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook a few more minutes and then drain off the excess oil. Add the broth and Marsala wine and reduce heat. Simmer until sauce thickens.

TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Pat turkey dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Coat the slices in flour and shake off any excess.
• Over high heat in a large heavy skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoon oil and brown half of the turkey cutlets, cooking until just cooked through.
• Remove to a covered platter and keep warm.
• Add and heat another 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and brown and cook the rest of the turkey in the same way, also removing to the covered platter to be kept warm when finished.
• Turn down heat a bit and add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Cook the garlic in the oil until fragrant, careful not to burn, about 30 seconds.
• Then, over moderately high heat, deglaze pan with the broth. Be sure to get all the beautiful browned bits loose & into the broth!
• Boil broth until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
• Stir in lemon juice, capers, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and butter. Whisk sauce until smooth.
• Return turkey cutlets and any juices to the saucepan and simmer until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

TURKEY CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa, chiles, garlic and salt over medium-high heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• In blender, place salsa mixture. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Place half of tortilla chips in baking dish; layer with 2 cups of the turkey, half of the salsa mixture and 2 cups of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortilla chips, turkey, salsa mixture and cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.