Veal and Parsley Pie

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   Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large skillet.

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   Salt and pepper the veal and lightly dredge with flour.

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   Working in batches, brown the meat, adding more oil as necessary.

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   (If the pan becomes overly browned, deglaze with some of the stock, scraping with a wooden spoon; reserve.

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   Add more oil and continue to brown the veal.)

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   When all the veal has been browned, drain off any excess oil from the pan.

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   Add the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan.

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   Cook until reduced to a thick glaze.

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   Add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes.

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    Strain the liquid and return it to the pan.

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    Add the cream and bring it to a low slow boil.

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    Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

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    Reserve.

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    Melt the butter in a skillet and lightly saute the chanterelles over moderate heat just until they give off their juices.

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    Drain and reserve the mushrooms; add the juices to the cream.

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    Boil the potatoes in a pot of lightly salted water.

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    Mash the potatoes using 1/3 cup of the scalded milk.

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    Stir in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    To assemble: Preheat the oven to 350.

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    Toss the veal with the chanterelles and place in the casserole.

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    Add the parsley to the cream sauce and pour over the meat mixture.

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    Fill a pastry bag with the potatoes and decoratively pipe the mixture over the meat.

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    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until tender and just cooked through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.