I've been trying to figure out what to make for the 25th. Diva will be with Shrugs and the Outlaws until noon and Elvis is working and we have NO idea when he will be home. As of right now there are only a few jobs scheduled, but that can change that day.
The Outlaws have also invited us all to come over around 5 or so. I know it's just because they want to spend more time with Diva, I can't fault them for that... I don't know if we will go or not yet. Shrugs passed the invite, but I haven't heard from either Outlaw about it.
Whatever I make has to be somewhat easy to make because I don't want to spend all my time in the kitchen. Of course, I asked what they wanted... Diva wants cheeseburgers, Elvis doesn't know what he wants, but wants something 'fancier than burgers'.
FINE !!!
Poor Man's Turkey Wellington
1 pound ground turkey
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
Mashed Potatoes
3/4 cup diced smoked Gouda
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
2 sheets puff pastry
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large skillet, cook the turkey, stirring, over high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, crushed red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and heavy cream and cook until the cream is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and spread on a plate to cool.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the thyme, Worcestershire and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and spread on a plate to cool.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and water to make an egg wash.
On a lightly floured surface, 1 at a time, roll the puff pastry sheets to an 1/8-inch thickness, about 11 inches square. Cut each sheet into 2 rectangles. Spread 1/4 of the cooled mashed potatoes along the lower third of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on 3 sides. Top with the turkey, then sprinkle the Gouda cubes over the top. Brush the sides with egg wash and fold the pastry over the filling to completely enclose. Press to seal the edges and with the tines of a fork, press to seal tightly. Transfer to a large baking sheet and paint with the egg wash. Cut 5 small steam vents in the top of the pastry. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Bake until starting to turn golden brown, 15 to 16 minutes. Sprinkle the top with the cheese and bake until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving platter, slice and serve hot.
