Cook's Challenge!

What would you make with the following list of five ingredients?

1. turkey breast

2. fresh ravioli

3. sweet potato

4. capers

5. balsamic vinaigrette

You also get to use water, salt and pepper, oil and up to three other ingredients.

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Comments: 32

Fran S. Dec 24, 2007, 10:38am EST

just so you know creative I am, I'd roast the turkey in a roasting bag and put everything else back in the fridge

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 10:40am EST

LOL!!!

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 10:43am EST

hey darling!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 10:47am EST

Morning, babygirl!

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Katie Scarlett (Site Bouncer Wanna Be) O. Dec 24, 2007, 10:48am EST

A lovely Christmas dinner. That's what I'd make with this. Maybe I'd add a bit of dessert, but after a meal like that, it wouldn't have to be anything more than a jello mold, lol.

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 10:49am EST

all set for tomorrow?

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Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Dec 24, 2007, 10:57am EST

If the ravioli wasn't already made, I'd make a sweet potato ravioli and use the capers and vinaigrette to dress it... and grill the turkey breast. Guess one could just use pre-made ravioli and dress it the same and have sweet potatoes on the side.

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 10:59am EST

julie took my answer about the sweet potato ravioli. i heard its delish! and what the heck are capers?

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Sheli out of her jammies and enjoying the Sun *. Dec 24, 2007, 11:04am EST

These are hurting my brain!!!!! LOL!

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Marianne R. Dec 24, 2007, 11:09am EST

LOL @ Fran. That's probably what I would do. heck, if the turkey was already pre-cooked, I'd slice it up for cold sandwiches :)

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 11:12am EST

that turkey would be great in a pan with some spinach and a splash of the balsamic vinaigrette. maybe throw some italian chez and sweet peppers on top and slap it on a roll.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 11:17am EST

Damn, L, I am impressed! You are getting good at this. Or is that really Mama Cee?

Thanks all for playing!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 11:17am EST

Oh Julie, I love that idea!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 11:22am EST

capers- berries that are rather bitter and salty. I find they are an acquired taste ;)

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Paula Love Dec 24, 2007, 11:28am EST

Hey there, just wanted to say I'm with the first answer--- eat the turkey and everything else would go back in the fridge (or garbage, lol)

Shannon I hope your holiday is a great one! Will be dining at the chinese restaurant tomorrow, we'll be starved an hor after we leave!! lol I'll put a roast on before we leave to have for dinner tomorrow night.

Merry Merry Christmas and give all your wonderful pooches a big ol hug from me will ya?

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Joan O. Dec 24, 2007, 11:31am EST

1. turkey breast2. fresh ravioli3. sweet potato4. capers5. balsamic vinaigrette

Haven't played in awhile and had a few min so thought I'd try.

I'd marinate the turkey in the balsamic vinaigrette and capers and roast it in the oven with a little salt and pepper. I'd cook the sweet potatoes and mash them and stuff the fresh ravoili with them and sprinkle a little (extra ing 1) parm over them. I'd make a spanich and mushroom salad (extra ing 2 and 3) and use some more of the balsamic vinaigrette for a dressing.

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 11:36am EST

pfffft. girl, please! momma cee's at the salon getting done.

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Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 24, 2007, 11:38am EST

you get the capers fresh? ive heard of them but i nevah knew what they were.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 11:52am EST

Chinese? Ewww!!! Will do, Paula!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 24, 2007, 11:53am EST

Oops, posted a little quick there.

Joan, sounds fabulous! Thanks for playing ;)

Capers are pickled in brine. You usually find them next to the olives.

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lynn a. Dec 24, 2007, 12:11pm EST

I thought capers were little fishes. I'm so glad to learn they are berries. Now I won't mind eating them. I have to go with the put the other stuff back in the frig group. Roast that bird, oh, and bake those sweet potatoes and then say this meal doesn't count with only three more ingredients. What can I say. Part of improvisation can be cheating.

Merry Christmas, Shannon. I hope you have a great one.

I haven't forgotten the designated dinner. I just have to find a night for it. Won't take long and will let you know.

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Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Dec 24, 2007, 1:06pm EST

Just dropping by to wish you a Merry Christmas, Shan. I wrote my weekly article updating the Gather debates, but it was so difficult to do since I'm just not into it today. Still a little hung over. Having dinner later with the Prince and then going to my brother's for dessert and onto the Christmas service to hear the brass ensemble.
No dancing tonight. You have a wonderful Christmas!

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donna h. Dec 25, 2007, 8:15pm EST

not a clue, but happy christmas

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Aaron Chapin Dec 26, 2007, 3:57am EST

1. turkey breast
2. fresh ravioli
3. sweet potato
4. capers
5. balsamic vinaigrette
I would puree the sweet potatoes and blend in a little cream (1). Lightly cook the ravioli in water. Make a marinade of capers, rosemary(2) balsamic vinaigrette, garlic (3) and oil and marinate the turkey. Roast turkey and slice. Serve ravioli with sweet potato culee topped with roasted rosemary turkey.

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Kimber L. Dec 26, 2007, 10:14am EST

i love fran's answer that is so funny!!!!

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Thomas Leggate Dec 26, 2007, 5:03pm EST

I would braise the turkey breast, put aside for shredding. Take the braising liquid, reduce it by half, add the balsamic and further reduce to the state of a glaze.

Thinnly slice the sweet potatoes and deep fry into chips, remove from oil and salt immediatley.

Place the shredded turkey at the bottom of a bowl, place several of the ravioli on top and drizzle the balsamic glaze over it. Place a few of the sweet potato chips around as garnish.

Throw the capers down the garbage disposal...sorry there is no place in my kitchen for those briny little things...hehe

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Melissa A. Dec 27, 2007, 4:20pm EST

Capers are actually the pickled buds of the Capparis spinosa bush, usually found in the mediterranean.

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Dorine H. Dec 30, 2007, 12:01am EST

First course:
Fresh ravioli drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, capers and locatelli cheese

Second course:
Sliced turkey breast on a bed of fresh sorrel with balsamic vinaigrette if desired
Baked sweet potato with butter, salt and pepper

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