It's never as good as the first time. I think that might be true if you are a guy, but for girls I'm sure there are plenty of stories to dispute that notion. As a guy, you feel lucky just to be in it in the first place. It's something that you've dreamed about for quite some time. You've probably bragged about it, lied about it and asked questions about it at least since grade school. As a girl, you've probably done just the opposite. Breathe and get your collectively dirty minds out of the gutter. I'm talking about your first kiss and all that it means...
On the menu today: Chicken Marsala & Lemon-Caper Noodles
A first kiss is a lot like making your first gourmet meal. You know, that meal that's meant to impress, to show your suitor that you're not the same run of the mill, ne'er do well that takes his or her date to Mc'Donald's for the first date. You are the sophisticated type that will go above and beyond the call of duty to please that -----. (You fill it in.) It's slow, methodical and lingering... It's the type that hangs around in a good way for days to come. The type that has you daydreaming on a Sunday at church as the choir sings... This is the real deal.
Chicken Marsala
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| Chicken Marsala W/ Lemon Caper Noodles |
A first kiss is a lot like making your first gourmet meal. You know, that meal that's meant to impress, to show your suitor that you're not the same run of the mill, ne'er do well that takes his or her date to Mc'Donald's for the first date. You are the sophisticated type that will go above and beyond the call of duty to please that -----. (You fill it in.) It's slow, methodical and lingering... It's the type that hangs around in a good way for days to come. The type that has you daydreaming on a Sunday at church as the choir sings... This is the real deal.
Chicken Marsala
- Skinless Chicken Breast (4 each cut in half lengthwise)
- A.P. Flour (1 cup)
- Sliced Crimini Mushrooms (8 oz.)
- Julienned Shallots (1/2 cup)
- Marsala Wine (3/4 cup)
- Chicken Stock (1/2 cup)
- Butter (2 Tbs)
- Vegetable Oil (1/4 cup)
- Salt & Pepper (TT)
- Parsley (1/3 cup)
Start off by cutting the chicken breast in half lengthwise before dredging in the flour and seasoning with salt and pepper. Next add the oil to a frying pan to heat before cooking the floured chicken in it to brown slightly. Once flipped and repeated remove from the pan and set aside for later use. Remove the oil from the pan and cook the mushrooms until golden before adding the shallots to cook for and additional five minutes. Now add the Marsala and allow to cook for about a minute before adding the chicken stock and allowing to bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the chicken to the pot and cook until thickened (about 3 minutes). Taste, add salt & pepper and a bit more Marsala to your liking.
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| Lemon-Caper Noodles |
Lemon Caper Noodles
- Thin Spaghetti Noodles (1/2 box)
- Spinach (8 oz)
- Garlic (1 tsp)
- Lemon Juice (1 Tbs)
- Lemon Zest (1 tsp)
- Capers (1/2 cup)
- Butter (1 Tbs)
- Olive Oil (1 Tbs)
- Salt & Pepper (TT)
Cook the pasta in accordance with the directions on the box. Drain and place in a bowl adding the olive oil to keep from sticking. Next sauté the spinach by first adding garlic to a heated pan with capers and butter before adding the spinach. Salt and pepper to taste before adding to the pasta and squeezing fresh lemon juice to the mixture and stirring to incorporate. Garnish with grated lemon zest.
To plate add the pasta first before placing the chicken and sauce to top to serve. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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