The Meal

My eventual goal is do become an instinctual, creative cook like so many of my family and friends. I love watching my friends Kaki and JB debate spices and try out different methods of cooking and grilling. Keith also frequently cooks with just his senses. I can't wait until I get there but for now it's all about the recipes.

The dish was Chicken Piccata Pasta. We had an appetizer of Baked Shrimp Cocktail which was delish. I learned in the cooking of the pasta dish about al dente....which indicates not all of the way done. I also relearned the euphoric smell of garlic and shallots cooking. Multitasking is not usually an issue for me but in the kitchen it takes on a whole new meaning. I've always been endlessly fascinated with the juggling acts the chefs I've worked with have performed.

The end result I'm happy to say was a burst of flavor.....a truly lovely dish. I'm going to include links to all meals I do and when needed simply copy them here.

Again, this was with Keith. The solo efforts are yet to come and may they one day be as creative as Cezanne's apples...