I was really looking forward to enjoying grilled chicken breast and asparagus today. When we got home from church, however, Tom discovered the chicken was still partially frozen.
No worries, I'm a champ at foraging. While he made a fried bologna sandwich, I examined the left-over shredded chicken. Perhaps freezing it wasn't so wise, because the result (pictured above) wasn't so palatable. The addition of olive-oil, Marie's bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg and tomato did little to improve its taste. But ya, I ate it.
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We're nothing if not flexible.
I remember the former coworker standing before the canteen vending machine: "How lucky are we? Adults can have a candy bar and call it lunch/supper."
Lately, I've been on a popcorn kick, strewn with garlicy olive oil. I love the variety of flavored oils on the market, but they can be pricey. I discovered mincing fresh garlic cloves and adding them to an ordinary (store brand) bottle of oil is just as tasty.
UNfortunately, I doubted the InstaPot instructions and set the timer for 5 minutes v. 1. I'll spare y'all the image, but the resulting dish reminded me of the name of a 1973 Charlton Heston thriller.
(Melted butter makes everything better; it was still yummy.)
What's in your test kitchen this week?
Hugs, Myra
LOL. I love your stories. In my test kitchen? Hmmm, well, honestly I can't think of a thing. Most everything I cook I've cooked before. I did make a cheesy pasta/diced ham dish the other day. It turned out pretty good considering I didn't have enough of one kind of pasta, so I added another kind (shape) of pasta to make enough and ended up with way too much. I sent some home with both Benton and Rose and also Scott today. I may still have some plain cooked pasta in the fridge waiting for me to do something with it. Probably end up in the trash if I don't hurry and figure it out. How long can you keep cooked plain pasta??? So, that would be my test kitchen item this week. Thanks for the ideas! have a good week.
ReplyDeleteOK, you've stumped me on the pasta. Please let us know how you repurpose it!
DeleteI keep forgetting about it. It's still there. I just can't seem to think up anything I want to do with it. I really am not wanting to eat much pasta these days. It feels like it blows up inside of me and makes me rather uncomfortable...so it may go bye bye. There isn't more than about a cup anyway.
DeleteSoylent Green!! Ha! I would have thrown a little cheddar in with the 'melted' broccoli and butter. Unless it would make me sick, I go ahead and eat it, to answer your question. When I have chicken breast that isn't completely thawed, I just slice it up and stir-fry it. That usually works fine for my needs. Wishing you blessings in the week ahead! xo
ReplyDeleteTa-dah(!), you got it! Not sure why, but I've never stir-fried anything before. It's going on the list!
DeleteI read my frozen chicken under cold water and it usually melts it.
ReplyDeleteYou are at good foraging. I like broccoli too.
Let's see I made a pot of vegetable soup - put everything in it fresh in it and a big cabbage and navy beans. It was delicious, but there is a lot of it - and am eating it every day. lol
I want to do something like that too, once the weather cools.
DeleteWe eat foods that are good and those that are not so good. Unless I burn it to a crisp it is consumed.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what it says about me, but (depending) the burnt parts are my favorite!
DeleteI have never heard of a film called, "Melted butter makes everything better; it was still yummy.", starring Charlton Heston. I've searched You Tube and Amazon for it but it does not exist. He must have eaten it.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about making your own garlic flavoured oil. Over here olive oil has suddenly increased in price enormously.
Oh I do love popcorn. Not had it for a while. It's on our shopping list now.
God bless, Mevely. Bon appetit.
Hahahaha! I was a little surprised to see Terri nailed it right off.
DeleteEnjoy that popcorn!
SORRY ... just been told the words in brackets are not the title of the film! I thought they were and spent some time searching for the film on You Tube.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
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DeleteI love a good old bologna sandwich, but neverheard of frying it until I met Tom.
ReplyDeleteBe careful with your homemade olive oil. I've always heard that unless properly prepared and stored it can go bad quickly.
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DeleteI guess it depends on how far it fell. lol
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DeleteI'll have to check with Chef Danny to see if he's experimenting with anything new this week - LOL! And yes, anything with real butter on it is a fan favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Myra!
Having grown up with only oleo in the house, I agree.
DeleteWe eat it no matter what! Sure not going to waste it, now days!
ReplyDeleteGrace & Peace,
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DeleteReal Butter is the best! Slathered on anything makes it palatable. Sounds like that mushy broccoli could have made a great soup base.
ReplyDeleteToday I am making "Glop" for dinner.. Its hamburger and everything but the kitchen sink, poured over egg noodles. It's officially clean out the fridge time.
Ummm, garlic popcorn sounds delightful. Maybe that will be lunch!
Sue
Great idea, the soup base! 'Glop' sounds like something Tom enjoys when he sees Hamburger Helper on sale.
DeleteSorry about your meal. We have been enjoying popcorn too! I haven't been making much of anything lately. We have been having sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's too hot to heat up the kitchen!
DeleteDo I eat my disasters? Absolutely. If I didn't I'd starve to death. 😉 Cooking is not my forte but I do love to eat.
ReplyDeleteGuess what we finally ordered: an Air Fryer. I know, I'm only 10 years behind everyone else but I realized the other day that we "need" one. And, I'm a lazy cook. I like appliances that make my life easier. 💙
Yeay! I can't wait to hear more!
DeleteWe really need to use ours more often.
This week our son is in my test kitchen, he's done great. I try not to be wasteful and do much better at eating almost anything, notice I said, almost. Mr D not so much, he doesn't even like to look at something he doesn't like. He's missed out on a lot of good food. lol just sayin'.
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