For an Easy, Elegant Graduation
Planning a graduation dinner party? Turkey Framboise is an elegant dish to serve to guests. It starts with a well-loved food, turkey, quickly sauteed in butter and then topped with raspberry liqueur for a quick, company meal.
Cream and raspberry jam are added to the skillet drippings to make a sweet sauce that gives the poultry distinction. Serve this elegant dish with fresh steamed asparagus and new potatoes.
TURKEY FRAMBOISE
4 turkey fillets, about 1 1/4 pounds
Salt, pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
1/2 cup whipping cream or half and half
1 tablespoon raspberry jam
1/3 cup raspberries
Season turkey to taste with salt and pepper. Heat butter in skillet, add turkey and saute 4 minutes per side. Add raspberry liqueur and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove turkey and keep warm. Add cream and jam and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add raspberries and heat through. Pour over turkey and serve. Makes 4 servings.