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One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
✌🏻 ✌🏻
When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨
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Chimichurri Chicken Bites

September 17, 2006 · Narrative

A simply gorgeous, gorgeous day today. No rain in sight, and clear blue skies as far as the eye could see. We spent the afternoon at a BBQ at The Husband’s Uncle’s house, and man did they feed us well. I was expecting simple burgers and hotdogs, but they definitely went all out … garlic shrimp, grilled chorizio, assorted fruit, steak, roasted sweet potatoes, corn on the cob and then dessert. Needless to say, we were very well fed! Their house is right on a river and it was incredibly peaceful, and a perfect day to enjoy every bit of the outdoors. The Sister-in-Law brought Nicholas a Superman cupcake and as you can see below, he thoroughly devoured it.

The Neighbors came over for dinner and a movie tonight, and when planning our food, we kept it nosh-like, light, but making enough to get us through watching the whole movie. I made two new recipes tonight, both from Rachael Ray. One was a definite wow, the other just ok.

Rachael Ray has a perfect cache of recipes for nosh or munchie nights, so when we decided that’s the direction we were going in, I knew I could find something easily in her arsenal. First up, I made her Chimichurri Chicken Bites and as soon as I bit into it, I knew we had a winner. It was very simple to make and packed with flavor. Next time, I’ll halve the olive oil – one cup was way too much. The second recipe I made was Lavosh Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella with Prosciutto. It was fine, don’t get me wrong, just not a wow, particularly given the expense of the ingredients.

The Neighbor made Pigs in a Blanket for the kids, as well as a salad. Adding a batch of my Bleu Cheese Chips, we had a perfect menu for snacking during the movie. We saw United 93. Good movie, though none of us liked the abrupt ending.

All for tonight. Until tomorrow…

A year ago today … gone to the dogs.

Lavosh Smoked Cheese and Ham Pizzas
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

1 package lavosh flat breads, plain or flavored, sliced into 12 pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 pound smoked fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 pieces
*If your market does not sell this, substiutute 3/4 pound smoked white cheddar, shredded
1/4 pound prosciutto, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1 cup arugula leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375F. Cover 2 cookie sheets with lavosh. Drizzle lavosh with little extra-virgin olive oil and turn over. Layer cheese on the lavosh. If you are substituting smoked white cheddar, scatter the shredded cheese in an even layer allowing a little of the lavosh to still peek through.

Place bread in oven to melt cheese, 5 minutes. Cut lavosh into squares and dot each square with small ham strips, draping them over the cheese. Scatter chopped greens over pizza squares. Drizzle pizza squares with extra-virgin olive oil and season with black pepper. Transfer to plate and serve.

Rachael’s Chimichurri Chicken Bites
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

This recipe is my take on chimichurri, oil, vinegar, onions and garlic, herbs and spices that serve as both marinade and dipping sauce.

1 rounded tablespoon sweet paprika
3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 3 splashes
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1-1/2 to 1-3/4 pounds chicken tenders

Preheat a grill pan over high heat. In a food processor combine paprika, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, onion, garlic and cayenne. Finely chop the mixture by pulsing.

Heat oil in a small pan over medium low heat. When oil is warm, stir herb and garlic mixture into oil and heat 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat. The oil will become infused with the flavor of the herbs and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and stir in vinegar and salt. Taste to adjust seasonings.

Cut chicken tenders into thirds and place in a shallow dish. Wash hands.

Spoon half of your chimichurri over the chicken and coat completely and evenly. Using tongs, transfer the bites to the hot grill and cook 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Transfer bites to a serving plate. Serve with party picks and reserved chimichurri sauce for dipping.

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Comments

  1. Jaay says

    September 17, 2006 at 5:23 am

    Ok, can I just say..Thanks for making me hungry at 1am! =)

    The chicken sounds delish..I may just have to try it.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    September 17, 2006 at 6:12 pm

    The chicken was excellent. Very tasty and not real heavy. I am thinking of trying to make that work for a sandwich. I will keep you posted.

    Reply
  3. Cate says

    September 19, 2006 at 2:57 am

    Jaay – You MUST try it! And one of these days, you’ll tell me where to buy that polka-dotted cake stand you have. :)

    Anon – That you neighbors? Mmmmm, sandwiches. Melted cheese, some sauteed onions. I am so there.

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A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨

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