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Another example.

I am particularly interested in the desserts round, but any will be fine really.

Beef. It is such a versatile protein. I had several ideas planned for many wonderful dishes but my wallet groaned and put up a fight. So, I decided to make due with what I had on hand and the outcome was delicious. Saltimbocca alla Povertà!

In Italian, Saltimbocca literally translates to “jumps in the mouth”. Saltimbocca alla Romana is a dish comprised of veal cutlet, prociutto de parma, white wine, and sage. It said to be prepared commonly in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Switzerland. My Saltimbocca alla Povertà, or loosely “Saltimbocco of the Poor”, is prepared using inexpensive and common ingredients. I blanched the bacon so that it would just impart an understated smoky/pork flavor and not overwhelm the dish. I was concerned that the white wine would not be right for the dish and that the meat would be tough, thankfully I went ahead with what I had and the meal was delicious. I was really happy with how tender, flavorful, and luxurious such an inexpensive dinner could be.