Food Porn Thread

[Andrewgen_Receptors]

Made some Challah last night
Confession: I made 2 loaves and this was the only one that lived long enough to have it’s picture taken

I doubled down on Dad points by teaching my daughter (5yrs) how to knead dough, and later how to braid the loaves. Unsurprisingly, her favorite part was hulk-punching the dough down while it was rising; ike daughter like father.

Recipe: My Favorite Challah Recipe - NYT Cooking
needed more salt and sugar

[anna_5588]

@Andrewgen_Receptors

Challah

Nice!!
JewBread ™ is really good!

[ChickenLittle]

And just in case anybody needs a Cherry Yum-Yum fix today.

[ChickenLittle]

Cranberry chicken pinwheels, creamy grape salad and chocolate lasagna

[wanna_be]

Been at the beach with the kids. Last night so decided to eat something bad. I actually went the whole trip eating right and even hit the gym once and had a good full body workout.

Kids wanted pizza so we found pizza. It was the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life

[wanna_be]

Can i get some more details on that chocolate lasagna please mahm?

[ChickenLittle]

All the recipes online make a big 9x13 pan. I havled it because we don’t need that much.

It’s oreo cookie crust, then a layer of cream cheese beat with sugar and cool whip. Then a layer of chocolate pudding, another layer of coolwhip and the cookies on top for garnish.

If you google chocolate lasagna all the recipes are pretty much the same.

Chocolate Lasagna - NO BAKE!

[wanna_be]

Thank you! I jusy sent this link to my GF, it’s going to be my birthday cake

[ChickenLittle]

Hope you have a great birthday!!!

[wanna_be]

It’s not for another month or so but you are the first one to wish me a happy birthday so thank you mahm!

[ChickenLittle]

Nuts are good for you, right?
Baklava

[anna_5588]

did you make the pastry dough yourself?

[ChickenLittle]

No, I just bought the frozen.

[anna_5588]

Puff pastry egg bake. Everything from scratch

[anna_5588]

Dinner with contractual counterparty Wednesday night

[Brant_Drake]

Chef approved.

[anna_5588]

Yeah, it was an amazing beachfront restaurant. One day I’ll be at that level too

[Andrewgen_Receptors]

@Andrewgen_Receptors

Hey all, I’m trying to find a way to cook chicken breast for meal prep that actually allows it to stay tender and juicy. I’ve tried quite a few methods and so far the best I have is as follows:

Going to update for those who are interested…

Cooking tender, juicy chicken breast with almost no seasonings:

• Butterfly all chicken breasts for thickness <1/2" (for even/fast cook time)
• Use Jaccard Meat Tenderizer all over the pieces (for tenderization)
• Brine (1 TBSP salt per cup water) chicken breast for at least 24 hours before cooking. (can be frozen this way so it brines as it thaws!)
• Dry chicken breast after brining
• Season liberally with salt and garlic powder (and any other seasonings you want)
• Lightly coat chicken breast in flour
• Heat a heavy-bottomed pan with enough olive oil to pan fry until it smokes
• Cook chicken in pan, abour 4-5 minutes per side. Do not disturb chicken until ready to flip. Should have a golden brown crust when flipped.
• Remove from pan and let rest 10min before cutting

This has made my meal prep chicken better than really any other chicken I’ve had - whether from a restaraunt or otherwise. It’s also not very time-consuming if the brining process is begun when you first unpack the chicken.

[cyclonengineer]

Dinner tonight. Before and After:

This is a great easy meal. Chopped kale, acorn squash, onions, & pepper, olive oil, and chicken sausage.
Roast at 425 for 25-30 minute.

[ChickenLittle]

Baked pork loin chops, rice a roni, homemade biscuits.

Cottage cheese cookies