Every now and then, I make something so tasty for dinner that I can't wait to eat the leftovers. Earlier this week, I managed this rare feat. This time it was Chicken Tikka Masala.
Ever since SactoMoFo when I experienced a burrito of the same variety, I'd been keeping an eye out for a recipe, or a place that serves it. Something! I had to have it again. Lo and behold, while prepping for a shopping outing this past Sunday, I stumbled upon a tasty version from the neverending contributors to my gluttony over at the Food Network kitchens.
It is one of the more time-intensive things I've made in some time, but holy cow, it was worth it. The sheer amount of ginger, garlic and spices going into this should have tipped me off, but it ended up being a punch-to-the-face full of flavor. I was unable to find any Naan to have with it, but regardless, it was a taste revelation. And it looked restaurant quality, too! Plus, any opportunities to use my kitchen gadgets like my stick blender are always welcome.
I've been so excited about this particular dish that I've been talking the ears off of my co-workers at the insurance mines where I work. And today, I finally broke down and brought in the last of it for lunch. I was trying to hold off and save it for Friday when I wouldn't be able to leave the office for lunch, but it didn't make it.
And now here I am blogging about it! Are you convinced as to how much I like this dish yet? If you're adventurous enough, I highly recommend giving it a try. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Hand injuries part 2
Do you recall when I mentioned that I can't seem to keep my left arm safe while cooking? Well, lightning has struck for the... fourth time? Fifth time? I think I've lost track.
While dicing some onions, celery and carrots for mirepoix (which DID still end up contributing to deliciousness), my hand slipped and my good knife decided that it was time to cause self-injury again. So, through a part of my thumb it went! Luckily, it stopped at the nail, but yeesh, it was a gusher.
I appear to be just fine, and thankfully, I did not bleed on my food. However! If I continue at this rate, I'll be cooking fine foods with only one hand. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take!
While dicing some onions, celery and carrots for mirepoix (which DID still end up contributing to deliciousness), my hand slipped and my good knife decided that it was time to cause self-injury again. So, through a part of my thumb it went! Luckily, it stopped at the nail, but yeesh, it was a gusher.
I appear to be just fine, and thankfully, I did not bleed on my food. However! If I continue at this rate, I'll be cooking fine foods with only one hand. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take!
Under a rock?
Rest assured, I have not been hiding under one.
It's been a strange month or so. I spent a good portion of last month interviewing for a positon out of state. So, why be so quiet about it? Basically, I didn't feel it was right to keep positioning myself as your local source of insurance and food information if I wasn't sure I'd still actually be local! Not very fair to you, especially on the insurance side of things.
As it turns out, I remain a local, and will be staying as such for the foreseeable future. Apologies to anyone who thought I was under a rock, or had fallen off of the edge of the world!
It's been a strange month or so. I spent a good portion of last month interviewing for a positon out of state. So, why be so quiet about it? Basically, I didn't feel it was right to keep positioning myself as your local source of insurance and food information if I wasn't sure I'd still actually be local! Not very fair to you, especially on the insurance side of things.
As it turns out, I remain a local, and will be staying as such for the foreseeable future. Apologies to anyone who thought I was under a rock, or had fallen off of the edge of the world!
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