Now that things have settled down I am doing a lot more cooking which is exciting for me! I enjoy cooking for two and it cuts down on the amount leftovers I have.
Friday Night: I have done the usual stuff (pasta, baked chicken, etc) and I thought it was time to take on a bigger assignment: scallops. I had the most amazing scallops on my vacation to Hawaii and something about seared scallops sounds like one of the most delicious things to eat. I talked to RSlo about trying out a recipe and he was all for it. We took our lunch break and headed to Pismo beach where we knew we could get the best scallops and we did, they were huge and expensive. For 17.99 a pound, I knew I needed to make sure that I did a good job on these suckers.
The Verdict: The scallops were ok, I sauteed them pretty well however I wasn't in love with the butter taragon sauce I made to accompany them. I still haven't found a fish recipe that has been really great so I am still on a search.
Sunday afternoon: After the scallops and the lovely fishy stench that has lingered in my apartment, my next assignment was going to be a soup, butternut squash to be exact. I had bought all of the ingredients last week but never got the time to make. Sunday was a lounging day for me, and when RSlo threw out the idea of eating Hamburger Helper for dinner, I knew it was time to make my soup. As I roasted the butternut squash, I had a feeling that this soup was going to make my Sunday night the best. The smell of onions and garlic sauteing in the pot and created a beautiful flavor and smell emanating from my kitchen made me feel like a genuine cook!
The Verdict: I loved the soup! So much I kept burning my tongue trying to eat it. There was a great creaminess to it that I think adding both butternut squash and sweet potatoes to the soup. I loved it and I am excited to eat the rest of it throughout the week!
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