Fr. Z’s Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

I’m visiting friends and we decided on saltimbocca alla romana. Happily, even with chain supply problems, since we are in a heavily Italian neighborhood, there was plenty of veal and good prosciutto.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

There was a lot more than this.

The basics.  Prosciutto di Parma,

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

A slight dusting a flour to help thicken the juices when done.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

I did these in batches and then removed to a tented platter. It worked in two pans.  Thereafter I combined all the juices and clarified butter and oil and let it reduce.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

Back into the pan for serving.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

One of my hosts prepared the spinach and garlic.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

Roasted potatoes with rosemary and salt.

Fr. Z's Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

Food doesn’t have to be complicated.  The best part is being with friends for leisurely meal and

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3 Comments

  1. JustaSinner says:

    Sure beats prison food…

  2. It sure does! Good memories for the future.

  3. G1j says:

    The simple things that can bring such joy to a day. Looks fantastic.

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