Scaloppine

When buying veal for scaloppine, look for a nicely trimmed piece of top round, then slice it yourself across the grain to ensure the scaloppine will be the most tender. ❋ Giuliano Hazan (2005)

A scaloppine is a cutlet sliced almost in half lengthwise and then opened, like the wings of a butterfly or a thin slice from a large roaster breast. ❋ Mitzi Perdue (N/A)

A scaloppine is a cutlet sliced in half lengthwise. ❋ Mitzi Perdue (N/A)

Rachel went for a rather exotically sounding dish called scaloppine al limone, described as chicken breast with creamed white wine and lemon, served with veg or chips. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Stephanie Izard: veal scaloppine with tapenade and poached egg ❋ Unknown (2011)

Saltimbocca, which literally means “jump into the mouth” in Italian, is a no-brag-just-facts description of the wonderfulness of the classic recipe made with veal scaloppine, prosciutto, and sage. ❋ SARA MOULTON (2010)

• Pound chicken breasts thin enough for chicken piccata, or pieces of veal into cutlets for scaloppine. ❋ Kate McDonough (2010)

Thomas Keller has served abalone scaloppine style at the French Laundry in Yountville, Calif. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One of the more popular cooking demonstrations has been "Thanksgiving Unstuffed," where chefs "take the traditional ingredients and prepare them in untraditional ways," such as pumpkin and butternut squash soup, grilled pear compote, cranberry sparklers, pumpkin mousse napoleon, and turkey medallions scaloppine style, says Jon Benson, director of culinary operations. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The saltwater univalve with the ear-shaped shell, iridescent inside, contains a rock-clinging creature which, when pounded thin and tender, like a scaloppine, holds pride of place at Chinese banquets. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Thomas Keller has served abalone scaloppine style at the French Laundry in California. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This tomato mixture also works well on top of chicken or veal scaloppine. ❋ Tony (2008)

We both had veal as our main course - my veal scaloppine marsala had several kinds of mushrooms and shaved black truffles. ❋ Peggy (2008)