Stuffed Veal Rolls With Pan Roasted Garlic And Dressed Up Mixed Greens Recipes

VEAL ROLLS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Arrange scaloppine on waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle veal with parsley, salt and pepper. Place a thin layer of cheese and a few slices of roasted pepper on each scaloppine. Roll veal and wrap each roll with a slice of pancetta. Secure with toothpicks.
• Fry veal rolls in a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, until golden all over and pancetta is crisp, 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from pan to warm platter. Return skillet to heat. Add a drizzle of oil and cracked garlic. Wilt spinach in pan, add a touch of wine or vermouth to lift drippings and combine them with greens. Using tongs, place a bed of spinach on each dinner plate and top with veal rolls. Serve immediately.

STUFFED AND ROASTED RACK OF VEAL

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees.
• In a bowl combine the spinach with the egg yolks, ricotta, bread crumbs, salami, garlic,
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Mix well and as smooth as possible. Set aside. Make a pocket in the rack into which the stuffing will go by using a very sharp knife to make an incision in the center of the eye of the rack. Push the knife tip in and insert the knife the entire length of the rack but do not let it come out the other side.
• Remove the knife and insert the handle of a wooden spoon. Work the spoon handle back and fourth to create a pocket or gap that runs from one end of the rack to the other.
• Place the stuffing into a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip. Insert the pastry bag in the pocket of veal and gently squeeze the bag. Using the wooden handle again push the stuffing down as far as it will go and work the stuffing down into the meat until it reaches the unopened end of the rack. Continue to alternate between the bag and the plunging wooden spoon and fill the veal completely.
• When the rack is ready to cook rub it with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the rack into a roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes before turning the temperature down to 350 degrees and cook and additional 1 hour and 20 minutes. A meat probe should read 150 degrees before you remove it from the oven.
• Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

PAN-ROASTED VEAL STUFFED WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Remove any large, thick stems from the spinach and rinse the leaves in cold water. Put the spinach in a pot with just the water that clings to the leaves and sprinkle with salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until all the spinach is wilted. Drain in a colander and press with a large spoon to remove as much water as possible.
• Lay the veal flat and trim the excess fat (do not remove all of it, or the roast will be too dry when done). Spread the spinach over the veal and add the garlic cloves evenly spaced apart. Roll up the veal jelly-roll fashion and tie it securely with kitchen twine.
• Put the butter and vegetable oil in a heavy braising pan that will hold the veal comfortably and place it over high heat. When the oil and butter are hot, put in the veal and brown it well on all sides. Season with salt and pepper, then add the wine. Allow the wine to bubble for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol and use a wooden spoon to loosen the tasty bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes. When they begin to bubble, lower the heat so that the contents of the pan cook at a gentle but steady simmer. Cover the pan with the lid slightly askew and cook until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn the meat from time to time and add a little water to the pan if all the liquid evaporates before the veal is done.
• When ready to serve, cut the veal in slices about 1/2 inch thick and remove the twine. If the sauce in the pan needs to be reduced, raise the heat and cook until it is thick enough to coat a spoon. Arrange the veal slices on a platter and pour the hot sauce over them. Serve at once.

VEAL ROLLS STUFFED WITH PROSCIUTTO AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the slices of veal between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a flat mallet without breaking the tissues. Set aside. Combine the prosciutto and pork in a mixing bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet and cook the onion, stirring, until it is wilted. Add this to the mixing bowl. Add the garlic, bread crumbs, nutmeg, pepper, lemon rind, egg and cheese. Blend well. Lay out the pieces of veal on a flat surface. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon an equal portion of the filling on each slice. Wrap the meat around the filling, folding and tucking the ends in envelope fashion. Tie each roll neatly in 2 places with string. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge the rolls all over in flour and shake off any excess. Select a heavy skillet large enough to hold the rolls in 1layer without crowding them. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and, when it is quite hot but not browned, add the veal rolls. Cook, turning occasionally, until the are nicely browned all over, 3 or 4 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking over moderately low heat for about 15 minutes. Add the wine and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom and sides of the pan. Add the chicken broth. Bring to the boil and let cook over high heat for about 5 minutes. Remove the strings and serve the veal rolls with the sauce spooned over.

STUFFED ROLLS OF VEAL

Steps:

• Let the oil and garlic steep in a small bowl 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Toss the bread crumbs with half the infused oil and the parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place two of the veal slices between two sheets of plastic wrap and, with the smooth side of a heavy meat mallet, pound each slice of veal into a rough rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Don't pound the veal too thin, or there is a possibility that the filling will leak during cooking. Repeat with the remaining veal. Divide the cheese and tomatoes evenly among the slices of veal, placing them along the center of one of the longer edges. Sprinkle half the seasoned bread crumbs over the tomatoes and cheese and drizzle on half the remaining infused oil. Roll the scallopine around the filling into compact rolls. Secure the flap with two toothpicks to keep the rolls intact while they cook.
• Preheat the oven to 425° F. Lightly brush a baking pan into which the veal rolls fit comfortably with some of the remaining infused oil. Arrange the veal side by side and seam side down in the prepared dish. Scatter the remaining bread crumbs in an even layer over the veal and drizzle on the remaining infused oil. Bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the cheese in the filling is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve as is or with a slice of lemon.

STUFFED VEAL ROLLS WITH PAN-ROASTED GARLIC AND DRESSED-UP MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• In a small saucepot combine the 4 crushed cloves of garlic with enough EVOO to cover them halfway, about 1/2 cup. Place the pot over the lowest possible heat setting of your cooktop. Gently cook the garlic for 10 minutes, frequently turning it in the oil to ensure even browning. Once the garlic is golden brown all over, turn the heat off and allow it to cool in the EVOO.
• While the garlic is roasting, prepare the stuffed veal rolls. Combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, the chopped parsley, and 2 crushed cloves of garlic in a bowl and season with a little salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning. This is your last chance to make sure the filling is up to par. Reserve the filling.
• Lay the 8 pieces of scallopini out on the cutting board without overlapping any of the pieces. Season them with a little salt and pepper. Lay 1 slice of prosciutto on top of each scallopini. If necessary, fold the prosciutto so that it fits the veal without overhang. Add a thin slice of fontina cheese on top of the prosciutto. Place about 1 tablespoon of the egg-parsley mixture on the lower half of each scallopini. Starting at the point closest to you, roll each portion away from you into a cigar shape. Secure each veal roll with one or two toothpicks.
• Heat a large skillet on high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once the pan is hot and the butter is no longer foaming, add the 8 veal rolls. Brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Move the veal rolls over a little, clearing a spot in the skillet to add the remaining chopped garlic, the tomato paste, thyme, and onion. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• While the stuffed veal rolls are cooking, finish preparing the panroasted garlic dressing. In a blender combine the Dijon mustard and the white wine vinegar. Fish the golden brown garlic cloves from the oil and add to the blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds. While the motor is still running, in a very slow and steady stream, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the garlic cooking oil. Save the leftover garlic oil in the refrigerator. It will coagulate, but it will melt back down after a few minutes at room temp. The garlic oil is great for anything from marinades to sautéing greens.
• Dress the mixed greens with the roasted garlic dressing. To finish the stuffed veal rolls, turn the heat off and remove the veal rolls from the skillet to a platter. Finish the sauce with 1 tablespoon of butter, swirling it into the sauce until it is completely melted. Remove the toothpicks from the veal and pour the sauce over the veal. Serve with the salad.