Turkey au Poivre Holiday Dinner

Ingredients

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Turkey Breasts

2 Butterball boneless, skinless turkey breast2 Tbsp olive oil3 Tbsp brandy1 ¼ cups beef stock2 Tbsp green peppercorns, in brine½ cup whipping cream¼ bunch parsley, finely choppedSalt and pepper to taste

Double-baked Potatoes

4 baking potatoes2 egg yolks½ cup parmesan cheese, grated½ cup Swiss cheese, grated½ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated3 Tbsp thyme, fresh and finely chopped½ cup whipping cream

Citrus and Leafy Green Salad

2 oranges, peeled and segmented1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented3 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp honey5 cups leafy greens½ cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions

    Turkey Breasts

  1. Season Butterball boneless, skinless turkey breasts with salt and pepper, to taste.

  2. Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. When hot, add turkey and sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip and transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven.
  3. Roast for 25-28 minutes, or until the internal temperature of turkey breast reaches 165°F/74°C. Remove and transfer cooked turkey breast to cutting board to rest before carving.
  4. In the same skillet, deglaze with brandy and return the pan to high heat.
  5. Cook off alcohol and reduce by almost ¾. Add beef stock and green peppercorns, then reduce by half.
  6. Next, add cream and reduce by half again. Finish with parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Slice rested turkey breast and serve with finished sauce and enjoy!

  7. Double-baked Potatoes

  8. Pierce each potato several times with a fork and wrap in foil. Bake in 400°F oven for one hour, or until very tender (this can be done the day ahead).

  9. Cut each baked potato in half, then scoop out flesh and mash in a bowl. To the potatoes, add yolks, cheese, nutmeg, thyme, cream, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  10. Transfer mixture to a star-tipped piping bag. Pipe mixture back into hollowed out and halved baked potatoes and bake in a pre-heated 400°F oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and serve while hot and crispy!

  11. Citrus and Leafy Green Salad

  12. Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit, capturing fresh juice in a bowl. Add mustard, honey, olive oil, and salt and pepper to the juice and whisk to emulsify into a citrusy dressing. Set aside.

  13. To serve, gently combine citrus segments, leafy greens, and hazelnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle citrus dressing along the outer rim of the bowl, along with some salt and pepper. Gently mix together then transfer to your serving platter and enjoy!

  14. Credit: By Shahir Massoud

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