Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for February 28, 2016

Val must’ve done something wrong when following the recipe.

Most importantly Phil is learning the basic Husband Skill for survival in marriage.

Her 1st mistake was using a timer. Cook food to a temperature, and use an instant read thermometer, or a temperature probe to check it.

I can’t find a timer like that anymore.

Terrorist:Swastikas in Kiev?

I use my cast iron frying pan to flatten chicken – a couple of whaps does the entire piece at once.

Perhaps Val should ask Wally for a few cooking lessons.

I cook by instinct – whenever I use a recipe my husband knows it and laughs – it’s become a family joke because it never comes out right

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves, finely minced1 lemon, zest of1 teaspoon lemon juice4 ounces butter, softened1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (fresh if possible)salt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons flour1 egg, beaten1⁄3 cup breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

Beat the chicken breasts flat with a meat mallet or a rolling pin.Mix together the garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, butter, parsley, salt and pepper to form a paste.Divide the butter evenly between the chicken breasts and carefully roll up and secure with string.Freeze for 15 minutes or until the butter is firm.Coat the chicken in the flour, dip in the beaten egg and coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to make sure they stick.Return to the freezer for a further 15 minutes.Preheat oven to 190C/375°F.Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes or until the outside is golden and crisp.Plate the chicken and drizzle a bit of the butter sauce over it before serving.

She may have had the oven too hot maybe??

My first try at a recipe almost never comes out right, practice makes perfect!

I know I am weird but I LOVE the taste of burnt food, & some burned food taste better than the others, & burnt chicken is one, I singe my food intentionally.

Damn, he’s smart!

Its easy to make. Just don’t overcook it!

We used to say, “When its burnt, its done.”

Not really Phil.

A little bit of burnt can taste good.

Good husband though daughter’s will not lie.

“It can’t be that hard.” Famous last words of any amateur cook.

hubby’s taking the smart route.

Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh… so that 375° is in Fahrenheit! ;)

from daily to weekly – sadness