So a couple weeks ago I went to Half Price Books (this might be a Texas only thing... they buy back used books to sell for cheap, only they're a huge chain so they have an awesome selection unlike most used book stores) and found a cookbook. This one:
It meets all the previous specifications: Not overly complicated (also has cool little side boxes where it explains a little about the science behind the recipe, some ingredient... so I can cook AND learn!). Healthy. Serving sizes range from 2 to 8, depending on the recipe. And so far, its been pretty boy friendly.
So whats the project? I'm going to cook my way through the book. By Jan 1, 2012 I want to be done with the entire book. Except... there's a section on bread machine breads. I don't have a bread machine, I don't WANT a bread machine, I cant afford a bread machine. So I will not be cooking those recipes.
Tuesday I made Mediterranean Veggie wraps (didn't take any pics though, oops!). It was good, and made a great lunch the next day too.
Tonight, my lovely dining partner (aka, my boyfriend) and I made 2 awesome dishes:
At the top of the plate is Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce. At the bottom are Veal Birds with Artichoke Sauce (but I used beef instead of Veal because Kroger is certainly no Publix).
The polenta was chilled, broiled, and covered with a shitake mushroom and tomato sauce. The beef was sliced thin, covered in flour, browned, and topped with an artichoke and mushroom sauce. Add a spinach salad and glass of red Zinfandel to make a delicious dinner... with plenty of leftovers for lunch on Monday!
Oh and in other exciting news.... I bought and (with the help of my visiting Mom and Dad this week) assembled my beautiful new dining room furniture. This was the first meal to be eaten on me new table. Here's a picture of the spread:
Stay tuned for more adventures in Cooking Light!
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