The Rest of the Week

Happy Father's Day!  Maggie and the cats do not purchase gifts for my husband.  In honor of the day, he and I cleared the spare room to start our next re-decorating project.  Now the cats are mad at the change. 

Thursday I taught at Culinary Business Academy again.  The chicken noodle soup was perfect for dinner.  No thinking involved.  I did not make Jazzercise.

Friday I had an appointment with my chiropractor who takes wonderful care of me.  My job is fairly physical so I like to make sure I'm all straight and adjusted.  I also got a haircut.  Dinner was very good.  I did make pork cutlets and thawed macaroni and cheese and applesauce but they were home made. 

Panko Crusted Mustard Pork Cutlets from Bon Appetit  September 2004

3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (No mayo for me, I used sour cream)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 10- to 12-ounce pork cutlets

3 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil Fresh sage sprigs (optional) Lemon wedges (did not use)

Combine first 4 ingredients on plate. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in small bowl. Dredge pork cutlets with mayonnaise-mustard mixture; dip into beaten egg, then coat cutlets with panko crumb mixture. Transfer to plate.

Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until no longer pink on inside and crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork cutlets to 2 plates. Garnish with sage sprigs, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.  Serves 2

Saturday I went to Bloomingdale's at Perimeter to do a demo for KitchenAid after Jazzercise.  I decided to use the blender.  I have not been too fond of blenders in my life.  I've always had one, but didn't really like it for a couple of reasons.  One, the blades were too close together and hard to clean.  Two, it didn't really work, I had to scrape, and shake and it just didn't seem worth it.  But now I have my KitchenAid blender and I love it.  It works!  It's easy to clean, the blades are spaced nicely and it is light and shatterproof.  Just in case you experience weakness when making and drinking something like margaritas. 

I combined a couple of smoothie recipes and came up with this one for Father's Day.  It was very good.

Pop's Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

• Sunday: Garlic Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon, Pesto Smashed Potatoes, Mixed Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing (Rachael Ray)
• Monday: Turkey Chilaquiles  (Bon Appetit)
• Tuesday: Scallops and Pasta (made up for whatever night)
• Wednesday: Mojo Beef Kabobs, Baked Potato, Green Beans (Texas Beef Council)
• Thursday: Gnocchi Gratin, Broccoli (Cooking Light, pure comfort food)
• Friday: no plan, maybe dinner out to celebrate the end of the first week of cooking

Think of me this week while the kids cook.  Monday is Barefoot Contessa Day.  I hope to remember to get pictures during the week.