Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko & Chef Michael Chiarello's Bottega cookbook giveaway, and Turkey Polpettone

As a part of MyBlogSpark and Progresso (aka General Mills), I was given the opportunity to review Progresso's new Lemon Pepper Panko breadcrumbs. Panko is a coarser breadcrumb that gives a superior crunch to recipes. Progresso has teamed up with Chef Michael Chiarello, who has created recipes featuring Progresso products on their website. A very tasty selection, but I ended up trying out the Turkey Polpettone and Radicchio Salad. Turkey burgers have been very popular lately, and this upscale version featuring sage and lemon flavored ground turkey with a fresh mozzarella center, coated in panko and cooked until crispy, is perfect for a special night with minimal mess. The raddichio salad which has a light lemon-honey vinaigrette and Granny Smith Apples has bright flavors to contrast the turkey burgers.

The flavor of the panko was pretty strong, but didn't seem as intense when accompanied with the other ingredients. Also, I misread the instructions and mixed the flour with the panko, though I still followed the steps for coating (dipping in flour-panko mixture before beaten eggs, etc.). I ended up with more coating left over, but I saved it in the fridge for another use.

Look delicious, doesn't it? If you'd like the chance to win a free box of Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko to make this recipe, along with a signed copy of Bottega, here are a few ways to enter:

• Leave a comment letting me know you'd like to enter, along with your favorite Italian food


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Three ways to enter for a chance to win an early Christmas gift, in a way. Good luck!

Giveaway ends Tuesday, 23 November, and is open to US residents only.