Sunday, August 23, 2009

Phlippine Fried Bananas

2 bananas
4 Tbs unsalted butter
4 tsp lime juice
2 Tbs honey
2-4 dollops of whipped cream (optional)

cut each banana in half lengthwise and then cut each piece in half crossways.

Melt butter over medium heat in pan. As soon as it has melted, turn the heat to high and put in the banana pieces. Fry quickly on both sides 1-2 minutes. Pieces should be lightly browned.

Remove with slotted spoon. Spoon lime juice over top then the honey.
Put dollop of cream over each.

Crockpot Turkey and Dressing

2 Tbs veg oil
1 split, bone-in turkey breast, 2.5-3 lbs
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tsp dry minced garlic
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tart apple, peeled cored and finely chopped
1 6oz package turkey stuffing mix
2 Tbs flour
1/2 tsp sage

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown turkey breast in oil

Place turkey, skin-side up in crockpot. Place onion wedges and celery around turkey

Combine garlic,thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over turkey breast. Drizzle water around turkey. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours

Remove turkey, keep warm. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon. Strain and reserve broth.

Place chopped apple in crockpot. Add 1-1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes
When cooked vegetables are slightly cooled, chop 1/2 cup each of celery and onion. Stir into apple. Stir in stuff mix. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour, blending ot make smooth paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Measure 1 cup of remaining broth; add water if necessary.

Gradually stir broth into saucepan, blending until smooth. Stir in sage. Cook, stirring contstantly until thickened and bubbly.

Slice turkey and serve with stuffing and sage sauce