do you like to cook dinner?
or is it your least favorite job as a mom?
i remember sitting at a home kitchen party and hearing the women around me complaining about how much they hate to cook, and that's when i realized i did not.
i liked it.
i like cooking for my family.
it really does make me happy.
BlogHer asked if i would try out a recipe from Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise and Bobby Flay.
of course the answer was yes.
i read the recipe and thought "hmm… i don't think i have ever cooked with mayonnaise. how can that be?"
and "what are turkey cutlets?"
now i was on a mission:
find turkey cutlets and see what it's like to cook with mayonnaise.
i found the cutlets.
they have probably always been there, but i had never heard of them.
and i grabbed the Hellmann's and got busy.
i mixed the mayonnaise and mustard and seasoning together with a whisk.
then brushed both sides of the cutlets with the mixture.
next, i dipped the turkey into a bowl of bread crumbs and seasonings.
i made sure it was completely coated.
then in my skillet with heated canola oil, i added the turkey.
i cooked it for 3 minutes on one side and then flipped it for another 2-4 minutes, until it was crispy & cooked all the way through.
oh my goodness…my kitchen was smelling SO GOOD at this point.
that is something i love about cooking too,
filling the house with the smell of our favorite foods.
i love hearing my kids walk in and sniff and say "ARE WE HAVING LASAGNA??!!" with a big smile.
while the turkey was cooking, i started on some potatoes.
and some asparagus on the inside grill on my cooktop.
just recently my friend taught me how to make it this way…i am so grateful.
YUMMMMM.
and in 15 minutes…this meal was ready.
i couldn't believe it.
i tasted the turkey…a bit unsure since i had never had it before. (i have had turkey, just not turkey cutlets.)
Hellmann's Mayonnaise made the turkey juicy and crispy!
it was seriously good.
this recipe is EASILY a new family favorite.
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A Bobby Flay Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes 4 servings
2 cups panko or plain dried bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Hellmann'sÆ or Best FoodsÆ Real Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
4 turkey cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick)
4 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
Combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper in large shallow dish; set aside.
Combine Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, mustard and poultry seasoning with wire whisk in small bowl and season, if desired, with salt and pepper.
Season turkey, if desired, with salt and pepper. Brush 1 side of each turkey cutlet with mayonnaise mixture, then coat in bread crumbs.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium- high heat and cook 2 turkey cutlets, bread side down, 3 minutes or until golden brown and a crust has formed. Turn over and cook an additional 2 minutes or until turkey is thoroughly cooked. Repeat with remaining oil and turkey.
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so exciting.
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Jenna - my sister and brother in law just moved to Ethiopia at the end of October. they are ALSO doing business as mission. they are involved with a group that gives micro-loans to African women [some men]. i am so proud that they were obedient like your friends. thanks for this post. i enjoy reading your blog. i will pray for Pam and her family. what an exciting adventure for them in life following Jesus…
The Orchard - What a fantastic opportunity for your friends! My friends from high school lived in Liberia as children. They just made a documentary about a trip they made and it is getting a lot of buzz. Here is a link to their page and documentary.
http://liberia77.com/
Thanks for sharing about your friends!
Tricia
rental mobil - Very nice, thanks for sharing.
pam - Thanks so much for all the prayers everyone! 🙂 Meggie – this post came on the heels of a very homesick day. Wow. God’s timing is perfect. More tears. I love you. Can’t wait to see you on this side of the ocean!
Beth - Just lifted your friend and her family up in prayer. I mean, do we really know how hard it would be to pick up and move to ANOTHER COUNTRY? Wow, I am impressed! Her family is awesome!
amanda - this made me teary! I have a friend serving w/ her family in China and my heart nearly busts when I think of her. So proud of her … and she makes me love Jesus more too. what a sweet post … so glad I stopped by here this morning. Blessings – hope you and your fam have a happy thanksgiving. 🙂
Wendi - I love your heart, Meg. It’s so fun to see God moving in friend’s lives– and friends of friends. It’s a universal joy that sisters in Christ can get all excited about.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Pam, I don’t even know you but I Love your heart!! My family will be lifting you up very high in prayer!
Katy - this post brought tears to my eyes as my husband and i just moved back from living in africa. its such a huge adjustment but so wonderful. my heart has been heavy for my ‘2nd home’ this week. it steals your heart… but you already know that well. 🙂
praying for them right now.
Lisa - I love Haiti! Been there two times and fell in love with the people. What a simple and practical way to be able to help others!
Rebecca - thanks so much for the post about the adventure project!
i’ve been to Haiti and know a stove will be a perfect “gift” for someone on my christmas list!
Melissa - God is great! I’m so happy for your friend, it’s truly wonderful what’s she is doing. My family will pray for them in Africa.
Laura Phelps - “I see people differently because of Pam”…
WOW
can I just say…
this morning at mass that was my THANKS to GOD
because as I grow closer and closer to Him, I have noticed that my SIGHT is better
I SEE PEOPLE
the people working at McDonalds
the man who bagged my groceries at Trader Joes
the lady that always sits alone in the back pew of daily mass
I have an overwhelming sense of “we are all brothers and sisters”
and yes
GIVING IS FUN
LOVING IS FUN
A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS FUN
Pam and her family are in my prayers
it is beautiful to witness God working through people we know and love
just so awesome 🙂
Heather - Please email me! I have a question about your blog! 🙂
HeatherVonsj@gmail.com
happygirl - I’d like to do this project. Do you have any problem with me reposting this? I think this may be my “after Thanksgiving” project. Thanks.
Lea Carter - In 2010 my sister, her husband and my 5 nephews moved from SC to Botswana, sent by their church as missionaries. Your words…
“it is so cool to have gotten to watch how God worked all of this out for them…
step by step.
they were obedient.
literally watching God provide their basic needs in his perfect timing.
i have never witnessed anything like it.”
…are exactly how I described their move. It is amazing to watch God work in their lives. His provision is amazing (so many stories I could share about this!).
This morning they boarded a plane for the 16 hour flight to the USA. I am so looking forward to seeing them! I can’t wait to spend some time with them. Because it is so short, it will be so special.
Praying for your friend and her family as they begin this journey! Go God!
Kimberly - What an amazing adventure awaits her. God is doing amazing things in Africa. I went to Namibia in September and I know someday I will return. I will keep her in my prayers.
TinaM. - Wow!
Elisabeth F - This would be a perfect Christmas gift for my MIL who loves to cook, but needs no gifts! Is there a quick link you can add to send us to these ladies site?
tiffany gardner - AWESOME