Veal Baci Recipes

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA

Steps:

• Season veal scallops with salt and pepper. Layer 1/2 of the medallions with 1 thin slice ham, folded to fit medallion. The edges of the ham can peak out a bit. Place 1 whole sage leaf on top of ham, then place another veal medallion on top of sage leaf. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter and saute 1/2 of the veal 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, 1 to 2 minutes on the second side. Transfer to a warm platter, then repeat with remaining veal.
• Transfer the last of the cooked meat to the warm platter and return pan to heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Add wine to veal pan and scrape up pan drippings with wine and add lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Pour pan juices over veal and serve.

MEATBALLS WITH SAGE AND MARSALA

Steps:

• Mix together the veal, bread crumbs, cheese and a dash of salt and pepper.
• Finely chop half the sage leaves and add these.
• Form into balls about the size of walnuts, and fry these until golden in the butter.
• Add the wine and broth, let it cook down until it is reduced by half.
• Coarsely chop the remaining sage leaves and add these to the sauce.
• Season with salt & pepper and add the cream.
• Cook for a few minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
• Serve the meatballs with the sauce spooned over the top, and garnish with fresh sage.

VEAL BACI

Steps:

• Place flour and cheeses in a large flat dish. Put the eggs in a bowl large enough to dip the veal. Lightly flour the veal, then dip in eggs and flour mixture. With the tip of a chef's knife poke about 10 holes in each piece of veal. In a 12-inch saute pan, heat the oil (reserving a little). Add the veal and cook until lightly brown on both sides, approximately 1 minute per side. Remove the veal and place on a flat dish lined with paper towels. Reserve.
• In a separate 12-inch saute pan add remaining oil and heat. When oil is warm add shallots and saute for 5 seconds. Over a medium flame add butter, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley and white wine. Put veal in sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Remove veal and reduce sauce in pan. When reduced by 1/2, spoon sauce over veal and enjoy!