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To prepare the stuffing, process the meat from the capon legs in a food processor, fitted with a steel chopping blade, until fairly smooth.
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Scrape it into a bowl.
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Add the veal and enough cream to bind.
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Stir in the spinach, grated cheese and salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Butter a baking dish large enough to hold the breasts.
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Remove the fillets from the breast halves and flatten them slightly.
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Cut a pocket in each piece.
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Divide the stuffing between the breasts, then sew them together with thread or secure them with toothpicks or tiny skewers.
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Season the outsides with salt and pepper.
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Melt the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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When the butter has foamed, add the breasts and brown them on both sides.
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Transfer them to the baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, basting several times with the pan juices.
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Remove from the oven, cover loosely and let sit while finishing the risotto.
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While the capon is baking, melt three tablespoons of butter in a heavy casserole.
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When it has foamed, add the shallots and saute them over medium-high heat until soft.
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Add the rice, stir to coat with butter and cook for one minute.
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Pour in the wine and let it evaporate.
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Add the hot stock in ladlefuls, making sure each is absorbed before adding the next.
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Cook for about 20 minutes, or until al dente, stirring frequently.
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Add the peas and corn in the last five minutes.
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Before serving, stir in the remaining butter, cream, salt, pepper and grated cheese.
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While preparing the risotto, combine the chicken stock, Madeira and white wine in a saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and reduce it by one-third.
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Add the heavy cream and reduce it further, until it thickens.
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Whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
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To serve, remove the thread (or toothpicks or skewers) and slice the capon breasts.
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Place the slices alongside the risotto and spoon the sauce over the capon.
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Serve with fresh asparagus spears.