Yield: 20 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation   Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Occasion: Valentine's Day   Preparation Method: Sear, Oven Finish   Product Type: Whole

Ingredients

1 18-20 Pound WHOLE TURKEY

1 Pound whole fresh sage

As needed olive oil

10 Pounds sweet potatoes, peeled

1 Pound butter pats

As Needed brown sugar

As Needed ground cinnamon

As Needed freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 Cup olive oil

5 Pounds spinach, washed and dried well

1/4 Cup garlic, minced

5 Cups heavy cream

1 Pound butter

3/4 Cup parsley, chopped

As needed salt and pepper to taste

As needed chervil

Sage-Wrapped Turkey

Fabricate turkey, removing the breasts and splitting them into 5 to 6 ounce loins. Wrap fresh sage leaves around loins and secure with butcher's twine. Add oil to a hot skillet and sear turkey. Finish in a 375 degree F. oven until turkey is cooked throughout. Reserve for service.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Slice sweet potatoes 1-inch thick on the bias and lay on a full sized sheet pan. Place a pat of butter on each, sprinkle liberally with brown sugar and dust with spices. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 40-50 minutes until fork tender. Reserve.

Creamed Spinach

In a saute pan, heat oil and add spinach and garlic. Cook until spinach is wilted. Add cream and reduce to thicken. Finish with butter and chopped parsley. Season to taste.

For service

Place a potato in the center of each plate. Lay a mound of spinach on top of the potato and place turkey medallion on the spinach. Garnish with fresh chervil.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Chef/Owner Michael DeMaria of Michael's at the Citadel and Michael's Kitchen Techniques Cooking Studio in Scottsdale, AZ Chef: Michael DeMaria Michael DeMaria has showcased his extensive award-winning culinary talents at such legendary restaurants as Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, T.Cooks at the Royal Palms, Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, and with the Westin Hotel Corporation. Michael even taught culinary arts at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. His culinary career is now at its peak...Pinnacle Peak, the North Scottsdale community and locaton of his namesake restaurant, Michael's at the Citadel. The cuisine is inspired contemporary American - natural flavors of poultry, meat, and fish are brought out by various cooking techniques. Restaurant: Michael's at the Citadel Location: Arizona

Nutrition Facts Calories 1090   Calories from Fat 600 % Daily Value* Total Fat 67g 103% Saturated Fat 38g 190% Cholesterol 285mg 95% Sodium 720mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 78g 26% Dietary Fiber 10g 40% Sugars 32g   Protein 47g   Vitamin A 910% Vitamin C 70% Calcium 40% Iron 40% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4