Monday, April 18, 2011

Except for When I do

I don't really eat leftovers. This poses something of a problem for the single eater who is buying things from a grocery store which only offers large portions of may of the things I eat. I have learned to adapt. Organic chicken breasts only come in packages of four or more so I buy the package and then figure out ways to eat them over a week that do not offend my sensibilities.
This week it was turkey breast tenderloins: two to a pack 2-3 servings per piece.
Hmmm
I started by brineing both tenderloins is a simple solution of kosher salt, sugar and water (I have never had turkey that was not improved by at least a short immersion). When it was time to make dinner I remove both pieces, rinsed them well and dried them thoroughly. I covered with finely chopped garlic and rosemary and the other got a liberal dusting of red chili powder. I covered them in plastic and then used a mallet to pound them to an even 1/2 inch thick then threw them both on the grill. I accompanied them with fake gravy and roasted vegetables. The real challenge came today. What to do with the leftovers.
For lunch I took the left over veggies and sauteed them over high heat until they were nice and hot then I added chunks of the rosemary turkey and cooked it just until the chill was taken off which prevented it form acquiring that twice cooked turkey flavor. I grated parmigiana on top and voila.
Tomorrow for lunch it will be spicy turkey tacos.

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