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Skriven 2010-02-06 22:07:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av MICHAEL LOO
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-=> Quoting Michael Loo to Dale Shipp <=-

 ML> By the way, beefsteak's cost
 ML> often meets or exceeds that magic 50%; and in fact it is
 ML> said that at the upper end joints, it's a loser.

Steakhouses try to aim at 40%. The associated labour costs are low
though as you just need a competent grillman, not a fully trained
cook and the prep is quick and simple.

 DS> chicken breasts that I bought for $1.99 are normally priced at
 DS> $3.99 or even more.  The thing is that I would never pay $3.99
 DS> for them, but only buy them when they are on sale (and stock up
 DS> for future times).
                
 ML> I of course shop the specials

I just scored big on a great special: the Co-Op had prosciutto crudo
at an amazing $8.90/kg. I picked up 500 g sliced as thinly as
possible and another 500 grams in three thick slabs that I can dice
by hand. I just tasted a bit on some crusty white bread together
with some cheese and a glass of white. It's not the best I've ever
had but I am satisfied... it's good value for the price.

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     Title: INVOLTINI ALLA MESSINESE
Categories: Veal, Italian, Ham, Cheese
  Servings: 4

    12 sl Veal backstrap; size of palm
    12 sl Prosciutto
    12 sl Pecorino cheese
    12    Basil leaves
          Lemon juice
          Olive oil
          Sea salt
          Black pepper; fresh ground
     4    Potatoes- desiree
          Artichokes- Jerusalem;same
     1    Rosemary sprigs
          Mint leaves
          Olive oil
          Paprika- smoked
     8    Skewers; soaked

Place each slice of veal between plastic wrap & gently tenderise
with back of knife or meat tenderiser. Lay a slice of prosciutto &
then a slice of pecorino on the veal. Finish with a basil leaf &
tightly roll each piece of veal. Skewer 3 rolls together on either
side so the skewers are running parallel to one another. [Skewer so
that one skewer goes through 3 rolls -KJCJD] Place on a grill & cook
till medium, 2-3 minutes on either side. Rest for 2 minutes & dress
with a squeeze of lemon juice & good olive oil.

Cut the desiree potatoes & Jerusalem artichokes into equal size
cubes & place in a large pot & cover with cold water. Bring pot to
the boil & cook 4-6 minutes, then drain. Transfer to a baking dish &
add the rosemary, mint leaves & drizzle with olive oil, & lightly
dust with smoked paprika. Roast in a preheated oven at 180 C for 20
minutes or till tender. Season to taste & serve with involtini
skewers.

From: INDULGE, THE ADVERTISER, 19 AUGUST 2009

By: ANDRE URSINI, MASTERCHEF CONTESTANT

Typed by: KEVIN JCJD SYMONS, 3rd JANUARY 2010

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Cheers

YK Jim


... Italian food is not more complicated than it needs to be.

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