Kourotrophos Dinner

Name: Kourotrophos Dinner
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 2 cups instant couscous; 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 chopped flat-leaf parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup clover honey; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 12 slices double-smoked, thick-cut bacon; 1 butternut squash peeled, seeds removed, and cubed; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 3 Tablespoons honey; 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper to taste; 6 whole Quail; ½ cup warm water; 2 packets Rapid Rise active dry yeast; 2 tsp honey; 2 cups whole milk; 2 large eggs; ½ cup melted butter; ½ cup honey; 1 Tbsp salt; 8 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup softened butter; ¼ cup honey

40 steps

Prep:2hCook:1h

Candied bacon wrapped quail stuffed with almond currant couscous served with roasted honey cinnamon butternut squash and honey milk rolls Kourotrophos is a Hellenic holiday to honor the mother's and children in the family by providing offerings Hecate and Artemis to bring our women and children protection and good health

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:02:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

174

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1862.3 kcal (93%)

Total Fat71.6 g (102%)

Carbs250.8 g (96%)

Sugars67.1 g (75%)

Protein53.9 g (108%)

Sodium1868.4 mg (93%)

Fiber11.1 g (40%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Night prior prep

Step 1

Cook and mix couscous

Pot

Step 2

Cut up squash

Knife

Step 3

Cook bacon to just before crisp, it should still be flexible when cool

Step 4

Butter and salt quail

Step 5

Make dough for rolls and let proof in fridge overnight

FridgeCool

Couscous

Step 6

Check couscous package instructions to see how much boiling water you will need.

Step 7

Place couscous and currants in a large bowl.

Baking dish

Step 8

Pour boiling water over top, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove cover, add toasted almonds and parsley, and fluff with a fork until combined.

Fork

Bacon

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

OvenPreheat

Step 11

Combine the honey and bourbon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Sauce Pan

Step 12

Lay the bacon on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.

OvenHeat

Baking sheet

Squash

Step 13

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

OvenPreheat

Step 14

Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside

Baking sheet

Step 15

In a large bowl, toss squash with olive oil, honey, and cinnamon until all pieces of squash are lightly coated.

Bowl

Step 16

Spread squash in a single layer on the baking sheet

Step 17

Roast in pre-heated oven for about 40 minutes or until squash reaches desired tenderness.

OvenHeat

Step 18

Top with salt and pepper and serve.

Quail

Step 19

pack couscous inside of quail cavity.

Step 20

Once quail is stuffed wrap with bacon

Step 21

Brush with some of the honey-bourbon syrup.

Cooking Brush

Step 22

Bake for 20-30 min in the 425°f oven with squash.

OvenHeat

Rolls

Step 23

Mix together ½ cup warm water, both yeast packets and 2 tsp honey in a mixing cup or bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy and bubbles form on top.

Bowl

Step 24

In a small saucepan heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat until warmed. Do not boil.

Sauce Pan

Step 25

Using the paddle attachment in the bowl of a stand mixer beat together the warmed milk with eggs, melted butter, ½ cup honey and salt.

MixerMix

Bowl

Step 26

Add the yeast mixture into the bowl, mixing just until combined.

Step 27

Switch to the dough hook. Lower the speed of the mixer.

Step 28

Gradually add 8 cups of flour to the liquid 1 cup at a time. The dough will be sticky.

Step 29

After all of the flour has been added increase mixer speed to medium.

Step 30

Knead on medium speed for 6 minutes.

MixerMix

Step 31

Remove dough from hook, form into a ball and place into a lightly greased bowl.

Bowl

Step 32

Cover with plastic wrap or a dish towel.

Plastic wrap

Step 33

Let rise in a warm draft free place for 1 hour or until doubled.

Step 34

After rise, punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface or silpat. Divide the dough into roughly ¼ cup portions and roll into balls.

Knife

Step 35

Place side by side in a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

Baking dish

Step 36

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft free place for 1 hour.

Plastic wrap

Step 37

Bake at 400°F for 12-16 minutes or until the tops are golden.

OvenHeat