Victory In The Kitchen

[captain_slinky]

It only takes a fistful of victories in the kitchen to spark my Chef's Pride. The success/popularity of my Tomato Basil Zucchini Soup at the catering gig, when combined with my Crockpot Porkchop Gamble and, now, my Fancy Chicken Thigh Lunch? I'm ready to get serious about cooking fancy meals for my family again :)

Chicken Thighs that I whipped-up for lunch today were PERFECT, and I blame it all on the Emeril Lagasse 12-Inch Stainless-Steel-N-Brass frying pan I found t The Goodwill Outlet! Olive oil in the hot pan, then put the thighs (which had been seasoned with minced garlic and seasoning salt) in the pan skin-side down and covered for about 8 minutes. Uncovered, flipped over and removed the whole pan from the burner so the thighs could have extra heat while resting for 20 minutes. Then I removed the chicken from the pan, returned the pan to heat, deglazed the pan with plain old water and then added a quarter-cup of heavy cream. Whisked till the stuff in the pan was reduced to a thin gravy and poured it over the crispy chicken OMG I'M STILL DROOLING!!!

Wonder what I'll make for dinner tonight?

Comments

[sasjhwa.livejournal.com]

I have had one of those pans for years and tell anyone who will listen to buy them. Aside from them being built like a tank (I hate pans I'm not sure are going to snap in half when I lift them when they are full) no matter what is cooked or burned in them they are so easy to clean.

If 20 minutes of soaking in hot ta[ water doesn't work I fill the pan with hot water, add a drop of dish soap and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and wipe clean.

I wasn't lucky enough to find mine at goodwill. I paid full price and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I do need a good lid though.

[lynna12000.livejournal.com]

I have a stainless 'chefs' pan made by Belgique, that can be used in many ways. I was lucky enough to get it on sale. But it would have been worth it at full price.

While I am not on a gluten/starch free food plan, I have been toying with the idea of making gnocchi with cauliflower instead of potatoes. I'll let you know how it goes. The chicken thighs sound wonderful. If you'd added parmesan, romano, or asiago cheese you would have had Chicken Alfredo.

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