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Tuesday, May 05, 2020

COVID, What's for Dinner?

An amazing photo my older brother took recently.  Thought it was worth a share.  


Equating this to the people who don't believe anyone should be told to wear a mask, or do social distancing.  Many say, the government doesn't have a right to tell them what to do.  


And virtual classes at home continue, thought some of you with children at home might get a kick out of this.

Have made some headway with my brown afghan, which thanks to suggestions in my previous post has been renamed, Espresso.  It's maybe twice as wide, but I didn't bother to take a picture...you really can't see much improvement or the design until I get to the opposite stitch block part.


Stuffed mushrooms were served during our cocktail hour last night.  Finely chopped zucchini, bacon bits (real bacon cut small and precooked, not the crunchy type), Parmesan cheese.  Cooked about 15 minutes on 400.  We had Old Fashions.  Showed you a picture of my mad cocktail talents in the previous post.


My version of chicken pastry.  One sheet of Pillsbury Crescent, but the sheet if you can get it.  Roll it out in lightly greased casserole/loaf type pan. Filet one large chicken breast (our use 2 thinly sliced pieces).  Put one piece down on the dough, salt and pepper and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, top with lots of fresh spinach leaves, add 2nd piece of chicken, add more cheese.
Bring sides of dough together and crimp ends closed.  Served with seasoned brussel sprouts (salt, pepper, olive oil and garlic powder or celery seed).  I used celery seed this evening.


Cook on 400 until pastry is nicely browned, sprouts soft, but a bit caramelized.  I'm not one that times things much...I can generally tell how things are coming along by the aroma while I'm sipping my cocktail........20-25 minutes would be my guess of how long it cooked.

Forgot to take a picture when I sliced the stuffed chicken.  Sorry.  But, when you slice it you get what looks like a chicken roll up with the spinach in the middle.  The pastry has a nice crunch/crust almost like a good bread crust, but moist inside.  The chicken comes out nice and moist.  I sometimes use a meat thermometer, chicken should be 160-165.  Since so many on social media are sharing pictures and recipes of their baked goodies, thought I'd share my dinner.  I don't bake.  Don't like it, and don't need the calories.

Linking up with Party in Your PJ's


24 comments:

  1. The chicken dish you made sounds wonderful. I have been cooking a lot of meals and here in my family we take turns with making breakfast lunch and dinner.
    Thanks for the blog visit today. Stay safe and have a nice week.

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    1. Thanks Julie, it's always fun to meet new bloggers. Appreciate you swinging by.

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  2. That is an AMAZING photo your brother took. Please thank him.
    Mmmm stuffed mushrooms (though I would pass on the bacon.

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    1. Will pass along the compliment to my brother. I love stuffed mushrooms, and you can put almost anything in them and they are always good.

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  3. The photograph is terrific and the stuffed mushrooms look great too. I am a wine drinker but one of those drinks above looks like a Bloody Mary so I'm willing to make an exception! I have no idea what an Old Fashioned is, except for a couple of my friends that is.

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    1. Thanks for the visit, will get you added to my blog log. I love a good bloody mary, lol old fashioned...many of us in that area for sure.

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  4. What a wonderful photo. Yum, I love stuffed mushrooms.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed the photo. I also love stuffed mushrooms.

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  5. Great snap your brother took! Looks like you are eating (and drinking) well during quarantine. :)

    Be well. x

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    1. Right you are about eating and drinking well, lol. Thanks for the visit.

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  6. Your brothers' photo is gorgeous! The chicken dish sounds yummy, too. Thank you for your comment on my blog. It will be fun following yours for the drink ideas alone! :D

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    1. Hi Ramona, will get you added to my blog lot. Always fun to have more blog friends. I do enjoy lots of good drinks.

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  7. Thanks for the visit, going to get you added to my list. Always good to have new blog friends.

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  8. Many thanks for stopping by my blog Sandy. Its always nice to meet new bloggers.
    Delicious food, made my tummy rumble!
    Stunning pic your brother took, i love that.

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    1. Agree on meeting new bloggers. Thanks for the visit. Will get you added to the blog log.

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  9. Your brother's photo is amazing.

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    1. Yes it really is, I had to share. Thanks for your visit.

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  10. Yeah, let the nuts go out and get swept away by a tornado. It's their right lol

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  11. Cocktail hour at your place sounds like the place to be! Looking forward to seeing 'Espresso' once completed. Have a lovely day.

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    1. Do join us Liberty...6 feet away of course, lol. Thanks for the visit. Stay well.

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  12. That is an amazing picture!!
    That looks so yummy!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Thanks for the visit Debbie, glad you enjoyed the picture

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  13. I love baking mushrooms with a chunk of mozarella on top but now must try your version, too. It looks delicious!

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