Food Challenge Part Two

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This morning we started the day at the Farmer’s Market. It is the middle of winter, so not much in the way of fresh produce there, but one stand had a few things. They had some beautiful brussels sprouts. They were only $5 for a big bag of them. 

I also picked up some radish microgreens at one of the booths. These two items rounded out the meal I started and wrote about yesterday.

Tonight I unwrapped the chicken and cooked it pretty much the way yesterday's recipe reads. I also took the two potatoes and made some twice baked potatoes. I used the microgreens in the twice baked potatoes along with butter, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste. They baked at 350° for 20-30 minutes along with the chicken. 

The brussels sprouts, I tossed in canola oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and soy sauce. Then I roasted them at 350° for 20-30 minutes. 

Everyone liked everything. The only complaint was that the chicken could have used more salt. And was a little dry. So, I added the instruction to salt the chicken before spreading the pesto and rolling. I also added the internal temperature. Be sure not to over-bake. Stop when the temperature is reached and don’t forget the resting step. 

If you have read my other writings, you may be aware that I’m a pescatarian and don’t eat chicken, so I’m judging from what the other people who ate the meal said. 

It turned out pretty good. Remember, when you come up with a dish like this, it may not be everything you imagined. That’s ok. Not every dish is a favorite. I promise that even though I have cooked for years and have tried a wide range of dishes, I regularly come up with something that definitely doesn’t go into the “winner” file. 

Have fun in the kitchen and don’t be intimidated by those fancy chefs you see on TV‼


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