Journal

2011 - Week 23 Cooking Results

So I am being a bit brief here, but I never feel up to much after I mow the lawn.

Veggie Pizza (want to try this again)

So when it got to Friday, it turned out that I didn't really want to do this, so I used the rest of the leftover pepperoni I had and had that instead.  I thought about added some of the vegetables to it, but then didn't.  That with some beer, topped off a week that was all over the place.  I did get the crust nice and crisp, so I was pretty happy.

This is not the veggie pizza you are looking for.

Coyote Run Farms Hamburgers

I liked this beef.  I remember having it before and remember liking it and it is really good.  I should ask, if I remember at the market, for the general fat percentage.  Though the grind is a too small, it does make for a good burger.

Vietnamese-Style Beef with Garlic, Black Pepper, and Lime (p21 June/July 2011 Fine Cooking)

This was delicious.  Even though the butcher had to break out a new slab of meat to get me the cut that I wanted (I end up doing this a surprising amount of time).  It was such a simple looking dish, and came together very quickly.  Shannon had it plain, I topped mine off with a bit of Siracha  It didn't really need the heat.  But was still delicious.

Vietnamese Style Beef with Garlic, Black Pepper and Lime

Bacon and Leek Soufflé (p18 June/July 2011 Fine Cooking)

I'm pretty sure this was underdone, though I don't have a whole lot of experience to address on if it was under done.  I think the sides were the fluffy nature that they were supposed to be, however the center wasn't really like that.  Shannon wasn't sold on the texture, but that's cause I think it was underdone.  I think I may try this again, or some other soufflé.  This did take a while to get together, but I was also feeling a bit sluggish that night as well.

Poor lighting condition and under done soufflé

Pounded Chicken Sandwiches

BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM, FRY FRY FRY.  Dinner!  It's always a quick dinner, and generally a good one, and this chicken stood up well and I cooked it pretty well.  I'm happy how this turned out.