If it’s were coming to an end, it might be nicer. Four seasons is really wonderful, none too long. I remember that nip in the air in Switzerland when summer really did come to an end. Here, it’s still too hot until November, usually. Fall can be so gorgeous. You guys get that wonderful season. It’s kind of a fail here.
This version comes from the Auberge de L'Onde in the wine village of St. Saphorin, where the dish is served with rösti potatoes.
Veal Sauté Zurichoise
ING 1 1/4 pounds thinly sliced veal scaloppine, cut into 2-by-1/3-inch strips across grain for tenderness S/p 3 tb flour 2 tb vegetable oil 1/2 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/3 cup minced shallots 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 cups h/ cream tsp fresh lemon juice
METHOD Season the veal with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a small bag, add the veal and shake to coat. Shake off any excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add half of the veal and cook over moderately high heat until barely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meat.
Add the mushrooms and shallots; cook/stir/soften 5 min over moderate heat. Add the wine and simmer briefly until almost evaporated. Add the cream; simmer/slightly reduced 5 min. Return the veal; bring to a simmer. Add lemon juice, s/p. Serve.
Fall is really the nicest season in the DC area.