Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a nuptial food funny from Rosemary Zwick:

At a wedding rehearsal, the minister told the father of the bride, "As
you give your daughter's hand to the bridegroom, you should say
something nice to him." The father, a grocery store manager, took the
advice. During the wedding ceremony, he placed the bride's hand on his
son-in-law's arm and said, "No deposit, no return."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the ideal meat for hurried cooks
because they will cook in under 10 minutes using the following method.

Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
8 leaves of fresh sage
8 paper-thin slices of prosciutto
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) vermouth, dry white wine, or chicken broth
1/4 cup (60 ml) light cream or half and half
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Hold the chicken breast halves firmly on a cutting board with the palm
of your hand. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breasts in
half lengthwise, sliding the knife blade between your hand and the
cutting board. Place a sage leaf on each piece of chicken, and wrap with
a slice of prosciutto, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Heat the
oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute each piece of chicken for
2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add the vermouth and cook covered for 3
minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the cream, salt,
and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil and pour over the chicken.
Serves 4.
Received on Thu Oct 1 00:27:07 2009