Ease of Preparation: Tilapia 4 stars
Cauliflower 5 stars
Cost: Tilapia 4 stars
Cauliflower 5 stars
I had originally planned to do
Chef John’s Chicken and Mushrooms. However, my local grocery store didn’t have skin-on, boneless chicken breast. Since I watched the video of how to make this dish and the skin is essential to success, I passed it over and went with something that I already
had all of the ingredients for.
That dish was Broiled Tilapia Parmesan, which I have recently been told (thanks, bikerfamily) is quasi-famous. I figure that if it was famous that I'd better get it right. Unlike
last time, I put the right amount of mixture on the fish and left it in until it browned slightly on top. It still took 2 more minutes to brown than the instructions had suggested, but the result was what I needed so I chalk it up to having a different
oven.
The cauliflower was simple. Just a little chopping, which is something that requires a lot more practice, a little flip here, and sprinkle there, and the cauliflower was complete. They did get a little browner than the picture suggests in places, but that
didn’t change their yumminess.
I gave the dinner 5 stars, because I thought that it all was delicious. Of course, my rating system is probably a little skewed. I doubt that it was Top Chef or Hell’s Kitchen worthy, which is fine with me. My family loved it for the most part, and that’s
what matters.
As for the one that didn’t love it. He ate his obligatory amount without too much fuss. He asked for extra salt and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We obliged on both counts, so everyone was happy. Next week I plan on taking everyone’s suggestions
and including him in the decision making process, which should prove interesting.
