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The Rural Voice, 1995-10, Page 42Rural Living Summer's end brings fall fare Selected by Bonnie Gropp There's a crispness in the air as fall arrives and in the produce too. Apples, cauliflower and broccoli are the crops of the season. From suppertime, to snacks or salad, fall's harvest brings wholesome goodness to any meal ROLLED APPLE -STUFFED TURKEY BREAST 5 lb (2.5 kg) boneless turkey breast, skinned pinch each salt and pepper 3/4 cup (175 ml) apple juice or apple cider 2 tbsp (25 ml) dry white wine 1 tbsp (15 ml) curry powder 1 small onion, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter 2 McIntosh apples, peeled and diced 2 slices whole wheat bread, crumbled 1/2 tsp (2 ml) poultry seasoning. Sauce: 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger Garnish: spinach leaves unpeeled McIntosh apple slice Trim fat from turkey and discard. Flatten with meat mallet to an even thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine apple juice, wine and curry powder. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 ml) to use for making sauce. In skillet, saute onion and celery in butter five minutes or until softened. Stir in 1/4 cup (50 ml) apple juice mixture, apple, bread crumbs and poultry seasoning. Spread down centre of turkey breast to within 2 inches (5 cm) of sides. Roll up, jelly -roll fashion, starting with short side. Tie at 2 inch (5 cm) intervals with heavy string. Place scam side down on rack in shallow 38 THE RURAL VOICE This quick and easy -to -prepare Rolled Apple -Stuffed Turkey Breast is a fabulous entree that looks as if you spent hours slaving over a hot stove. roasting pan. Brush with 2 tbsp (25 ml) apple juice mixture. Roast, basting occasionally, in 325°F (160°C) oven 1 1/2 hour or until meat thermometer registers 185°F (85°C). Sauce: In saucepan, combine reserved apple juice mixture, chicken broth, cornstarch and ginger; bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Line platter with spinach. Place turkey on spinach; remove string. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with apple slices. Serve sauce over turkey slices. BEEF AND POTATO SALAD PARISIENNE 1 lb (500g) lean cooked beef, cut in thin 1/2 x 2 inch (1 x 5 cm) strips 3 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed 1 cup (250 ml) broccoli florets, blanched 1 cup (250 ml) cauliflower florets, blanched 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 cup (125 ml) thinly sliced greenhouse cucumber 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped green onions 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley 2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges Dressing: 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil 3 tbsp (50 ml) red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp (25 ml) hot horseradish 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper In large bowl, mix together beef, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, onions and parsley. Dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, horseradish, salt and pepper. Pour over salad mixture and toss lightly. Place tomato wedges on top. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.