9/22/09

Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breast





Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Servings: 9


"These beautiful spiraled medallions are created by rolling bread stuffing, dried cranberries and chopped pecans in butterflied turkey breasts. Each roll is browned in butter and baked before slicing."
Ingredients:
2 boneless and skinless
turkey breasts
1 (12 ounce) package herb
-seasoned dry bread stuffing
mix 1 1/2 cups sweetened-dried
cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
1. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, set aside and let cool.
2. With a sharp knife butterfly breasts open to lay flat (this usually takes 3 cuts, depending on the size of the breasts). Place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper and flatten with a mallet.
3. On each breast, spread prepared stuffing to 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle with most of the dried cranberries and all of the chopped pecans. Roll up "jellyroll" style, starting with the long end and roll tightly. Tuck in ends and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
4. Place the olive oil in an oven proof skillet and heat. Carefully brown rolls on all sides. Place skillet in oven, uncovered and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175

Tracy's Baked Potato Soup






Ingredients:

1 Large onion diced
1 stick of butter
1 quart half & half
1 pint heavy cream
1 bunch of scallions chopped small
4-6 cups of chicken stock or bouillon cubes
2 bags of Idaho Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato mix
(it thickens the soup and gives it flavor instead of a rue, or what ever you prefer)
5 pound bag of potatoes peeled and chopped into bite size pieces, boiled and put in refrigerator to harden
Cooked bacon
cheddar cheese.

Directions:

In a large pot Saute onion with the butter, add half & half, heavy cream and chicken stock/bouillon cubes (will need to add water if using them, but only half of what it calls for),some scallions, let it get to a slow boil, add mashed potato mix (both bags) and stir in well and turn down heat to just keep warm, add chopped potatoes and let mixture get hot. Pour into bowl and add cheddar cheese, chopped cooked bacon & scallions for garnish. Very simple recipe. Enjoy!!!