bits and pieces

Two more repeated recipes for this week.

Last night I made Poached Eggs with Smoked Trout, which I first made back in March, with mixed results. I left out the lemon juice this time, but still had difficulty with the poached egg. I just don’t make them that way, so I need more practice. I also need more practice with removing bones from fish (fun!).

Tonight, I went for Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken, which I’ve made a few times since my first try in late September. This time I cooked the chicken myself, starting with a frozen chicken breast put directly in a baking dish. I had to keep an eye on it after hearing some minor “explosions” in the oven (just oil and water spitting a bit), but it worked out ok.

Besides the chicken explosions, I had one hitch with the other ingredients. I ran out of soy sauce while measuring it out, so I just used up what I had (just under 2 tbsp instead of 3) and went with it. Everything else was the same, and it turned out well. I think I liked the chicken better this time too.

I think I want to try something new soon, but right now, the only plan is to make the Asian Salmon and Rice Soup with Fred on Friday. It’s either that or go out for Chinese food, but right now, the soup sounds more appealing. And then I won’t have to go out! :)

I’m also thinking about putting together a binder with the recipes I’ve tried and would make again. I keep referring to the clippings and books, and then they get splatters on them. I don’t mind with my books as much as with the magazine clippings; the latter don’t really stand up to such abuse. I did consider a scrapbook-type thing as well, but I know that would take some effort.