16 October 2008

Turkey-Cranberry Strudel

So I tried a new, YUMMY recipe tonight. It wasn't exactly healthy... but very yummy! Turkey -Cranberry Streudel. It was based on a recipe in this month's Rachel Ray Magazine! (Thanks Matt - it is a gift that keeps on giving)
7 tbl butter (5 melted)
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tbl thyme leaves
1/2 cup sliced almonds plus more for sprinkly
1/2 lb ground turkey
salt and pepper
1 tbl breadcrumbs
6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Note: I used canola oil instead of butter, and i didn't have any thyme leaves so I used rosemary. Still worked though! I also used the 1.2 lbs of turkey from my package. I don't think I used a whole 7 tbl of oil either - but it turned out well. In fact, I didn't measure a lot of stuff - so just use this as a guide and go with it.

1. In a large skillet heat up the onion with a tbl of oil. Cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, thyme leaves, and almonds. Cook for 2 minutes and transfer to a bowl.

2. In said skillet, heat turkey with a tbl of oil. Season with salt and pepper. After fully cooked add to the same bowl as onion mixutre, Add breadcrumbs and mix.

3. Meanwhile heat oven to 350 degrees. On a work surface lay out 1 sheet of phyllo dough and brush with butter/oil. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter/oil. Repeat until completed.

4. Mound the turkey mixture on the dough. Wrap up the exterior ends and roll in the sides to make strudel. Transfer and plac seem side down on a parchment paper lined baking dish. Bush top with butter, sprinkle with almonds, and bake for about 30 minutes, until top is browned.


Don't forget to come back tomorrow for another update from the kitchen - I'm already planning it!

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