BUT before we left, we had the missionaries over for dinner. We saw it as a great opportunity to cook a few new recipes. Mainly because missionaries will eat anything. So, what's the danger if it doesn't turn out? That sounds uncaring, but we really wanted to make a nice meal for them. So, here are this week's dishes:
Green Bean Salad with Red Onion and Tomato
This was pretty tasty. We didn't cook the beans long enough, so they were a bit crunchy. But it was a nice combination, and we'll probably make it again.
4 stars
Ice Cream Sundae Sandwiches
We liked these! Big surprise, huh? They were easy to make and loved by all. 'Nuff said.
5 stars
Now, on to Eternally Hungry Husband's birthday dinner. This was an opportunity to make him something special. Here they are:
Tenderloin Steaks with Gorgonzola
So, EHH kept moaning over this steak. It was awesome. We all decided we don't like Gorgonzola cheese, but we do like it on this steak! Only, we wouldn't put so much of it on each steak. It's a pretty strong flavor.
5 stars
Oven Steak Fries
Not bad. Nothing fancy. Nothing to write home about.
3.5 stars
Broccoli Rabe with Lemon and Garlic
First of all, we had to look up what broccoli rabe is. Turns out it's a relative of the turnip. But remember folks, we live in a small town. No broccoli rabe here. We're lucky to get broccoli. Next in the list of substitutions was red pepper powder (cayenne) instead of crushed red pepper flakes. Sorry, but I can't see buying a whole jar of red pepper flakes when I know we won't use them again. Still, we liked the lemon and garlic in the broccoli and would probably make this again.
4 stars
See you next week!
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