Easter Bagel Buffet

452. This past Easter we decided to have a brunch "out of the box" instead of the ham and sides to compliment and went with a bagel bar instead.

My daughter made homemade bagels and we paired them with cream cheese, scallion/cheddar cream cheese, bacon, lox, capers, red onion slices and deviled eggs on the side.  Let me just say, it was epic and we were all moaning with each delicious bite!!!

We were very happy to edit our meals and decided it is a good idea from now on.

Hope your Easter was pleasant!

"In the Christian story God descends to re-ascend."

~ C.S. Lewis, "The Grand Miracle"

"We live and die.  Christ died and lives!"

~ John Stott

Chicken Paillards

451.  Chicken is such a versatile protein and a delightful recipe is Chicken Paillards.  One you would see in an upscale French or Italian restaurant but a recipe that is very achievable for a home cook.  My recipe from beautiful Antoni Porowski's cookbook "Antoni Let's Do Dinner".

The recipe will call for tenderloin or chicken breast.  I chose to use thigh meat and they did not flatten as easily but the flavor was outstanding.  The little bits in the pan are crispy and so flavorful.

 

Antoni is not a fan of bland dishes. He makes it clear on Queer Eye that food is about more than sustenance for him. It's about self-expression and showing other people how you feel about them through the meals you prepare. In the show, Antoni urges makeover subjects to cook and eat foods that have significance for them.

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"Food can offer a moment of pure emotional pleasure in an otherwise hard and difficult world."

"For too long tomatoes have been misunderstood."

"Learn how to treat your vegetables with the love and kindness that they deserve."

~ Antoni Porowski