Every so often I have a night where everything just bombs. Tonight was one of those nights. On the menu was Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic-Shallot-Rosemary Marinade from Cook's Illustrated magazine paired with Easy Parmesan "Risotto" from the Barefoot Contessa. Sounded good.
I scored and marinated the flank steak first thing this morning so it would have time to absorb the flavor. Recipe called for 6 cloves of garlic - couldn't taste a thing.
The risotto was a good idea, in theory. Typically risotto involves standing at the stove and stirring and stirring and stirring. This one was easy - stick the rice in heated homemade chicken stock and bake for 45 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, a little more stock, butter and a cup of peas. Good thing I decided to check on it at 30 minutes. The rice was done, all the stock absorbed but it was gloppy. Perhaps the word 'easy' in the title should have been a clue.
Even David's attempt at cooking today bombed. He and Madeleine made brownies and doctored them up with a caramel filling, topped with pecans. Too bad that when he cut into them after supper he found that they weren't cooked in the middle.
Now I need a meal plan for the rest of the week!
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