Saturday, May 22, 2010

Go Me! {Sunday Snapshot}

 really don't like to cook....as a matter a fact, I hate the kitchen.  Of course out of necessity, I am forced to prepare meals, I am just not creative, nor do I enjoy it-at-all!  Well, the other day, whilst surfing the net  working, I came across a recipe from Curtis Stone, who not only is a great chef, but very easy on they eyes.  I figured I would give it a whirl.  After perusing the recipe, I discovered that I had NONE of the ingredients.  Like I said, I am not a cooker, just a heater upper.  I am not a microwave cooker, I mean I do cook, just plain, boring, usually flavorless meals.  I envy those who can cook.  I am in awe over the meals they create-I am usually just not inspired to cook them myself.  Well let me just tell ya'll, it was YUMMY!  Here is some pictures of my masterpiece.  I highly recommend it.  Keep in mind, it does take 2.5 hours to make, but well worth the time investment.

Starting the process....Fresh plum tomatoes, shallots, garlic and olive oil and a fresh bay leaf

Simmering away....added dry white wine, fresh thyme, salt and pepper

While the sauce was cooking away, I prepared chicken meatballs.  2 lbs ground chicken, egg, panko bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, paprika, parsley, basil and fresh garlic

The finished product...served with some penne pasta-delicious!
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Ni Hao Y'all

11 comments:

Denise said...

Love Curtis! And that meal sounds yummy too~

Carla Lewter said...

Don't you just feel so accomplished when you are enjoying a delicious meal you made all by yourself!! It looks delicious.

Stefanie said...

Looks yummy!!
But 2.5 hours to make?!? Wow, for someone who doesn't like to cook that is VERY impressive :)
Way to go, Tammy!!

Annie said...

Well, in my book, that qualifies you as a COOK:):) Looks great!!

Anonymous said...

Yum Yum!
Looks great!

Jen said...

Yum! I wish that would magically appear in my kitchen tonight so I don;t have to cook....I can always hope!

Sophie said...

Looks delicious, where's the pics of Curtis Stone?

Susan said...

Yum! Can we come over? ;-)

Chris said...

And you say you're not a cook!
Ha!
Chicken meatballs?? Oh!My!

The meal looks absolutely scrumptious!!
:)

The Gang's Momma! said...

Mmmmm, looks great. I love to cook, but these days, anything that takes 2.5 hours? My hat is off to you, girl!

Thanks for stopping by my first SS - I hope to make it a regular . . .I need to be better at catching the moments like I did that night.

Monica said...

Yummy! Not much of cook either, but I think I'd be able to get my clan to give it a try.
Blessings,
Monica