THIRD PLACE
Turkey Terrine

by Jeanette Doney

Ingredients for Part One:
1  6 oz. bag Mrs. Cubbison's Seasoned Dressing
2 lbs. ground chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh fennel, chopped
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
3 whole eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

In Sauté pan over medium high heat, add olive oil and bring to a slight smoking condition. Add fennel. When sweating begins, add onion, garlic, and herbs. Cool slightly and add to the mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients. Mix well with gloved hands. Set aside in refrigerator while preparing part two.

Ingredients for Part Two:
1  6-oz. bag Mrs. Cubbison's Seasoned Dressing
1 cup cranberry applesauce or pear sauce
1/4 cup raisins or any dried fruit: figs, dates
1/4 cup Spanish olives, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. bacon

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well moistened. Set aside to cool slightly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line terrine or casserole with bacon. Spread one half of turkey mixture on bottom. Spread all of the applesauce mixture on turkey mixture. Spread remaining turkey mixture on applesauce mixture and cover with bacon. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

For Gravy:
Prepare pan gravy from terrine drippings by adding 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups of chicken stock, and 1/2 cup white wine. Garnish with chopped chervil.


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