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Post by barronmore on Nov 26, 2007 1:07:24 GMT -5
Next is a Texan Chili Sloppy Style. Served between two slices of grilled rolls the tasters can adjust the heat of this pork and beef chili by adding grated cheddar cheese or sour cream to taste. Also a side of homemade corn cake drizzled with honey and a large glass of milk compliment and cool this sizzling dish. Momma: Up next we have little Jimmy's favorite thing in the world, texas chillie. You know, he calls it his five star Sweet Doggies chillie. But considering the theme today was bread I decided to serve it sloppy style! Jimmy grilled the buns over some hickory chips just for that little added umph. Just feel free to use your hands if you want, your you can be one of those "civilized" (ha) Yankee's and use a fork and knife. We also have a nice wedge of corn cake on the side, because you can't have chille without corn cake, ya know. Now, I know ya'll don't like everything as hot as my sweet Jimmy, so your more then welcome to add some of that grated chedder or sour cream to help cool your mouths down. And don't forget that big texas sized glass of milk on the side. We like our chllie hot and sassy down in texas.
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Post by ironchefcanadian on Nov 26, 2007 7:32:25 GMT -5
Hirano: *cough cough* "I am sorry, Momma James-san, but this chili, eaten straight on, is really too *cough* spicy for a Japanese palate, even with the cheese, cream and milk to help *cough* soothe the tongue and mouth. I find that I'm eating more of the corn cake and just dipping the bread and shaking off the chili, to get the amount of heat that I'm comfortable with.
Please don't be too offended, but I think *sips milk* that two things could be done to make this easier on Japanese palates. First, if you had cut the amount of chili in the serving in half, and second, made this the first course, the cream in the dip would also help cool down the mouth."
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Post by herringchoker on Nov 26, 2007 14:47:10 GMT -5
Takata: I agree, it's very spicy - and I appreciate what you provided to help soothe the heat. Unfortunately, the spiciness of the chili makes it feel like the bread isn't a focus for the dish.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 26, 2007 15:00:18 GMT -5
Kishi: Unfortunately, I have to disagree with both of them. I do like the spiciness of the chili and the bread is wonderful. Nice save for the milk too.
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Post by barronmore on Nov 26, 2007 16:43:42 GMT -5
Momma: It's ok, sweetie, I'd never take offense at Jimmy's 5 star chillie. Just add some more sour cream and it will help. Or better yet, we can move on to that soothing Pasta and Bittergreen Salad I made. A Pasta and Bitter Green Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette is provided to cleanse the palate between courses. The center piece of this simple salad is the freshly made garlic and olive oil croûtons. All the ingredients from the tricolored rotinis to the hand torn kale, spinach, and arugula are chosen to enhance the crisp and savory croûtons. A light grating of Parmesan tops off the flavor and prepares the palate for the next dish. Now this here is a great salad right after the chillie. It will help cool you down and refresh the palate. Everything I've added to the salad, from the greens to the pasta is to accentuate the croutons. Enjoy.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 26, 2007 18:05:25 GMT -5
Kishi: The salad is delicious. I think the flavor the arugula and the other leafy greens creates a flavorful taste, yes.
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Post by ironchefcanadian on Nov 26, 2007 18:17:40 GMT -5
Hirano: "I agree, the flavour and texture of these croutons is marvelous. And the greens are especially refreshing."
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Post by herringchoker on Nov 26, 2007 21:12:53 GMT -5
Takata: *giggles* I guess that makes it unanimous. I love the crispness of the greens and croutons contrasted with the relative softness of the cooked pasta.
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Post by achen on Nov 26, 2007 21:14:44 GMT -5
Kaifu: I must agree the flavors and the refreshing quality of this dish. It helps reduce some of the heat from the last dish. But on that note, I think more croutons would have made this even better.
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Post by barronmore on Nov 27, 2007 17:36:06 GMT -5
Deep Fried Stuffed Cornish Hens are served with one hen provided for each of the tasters. The hens were rolled in a walnut and bread crumb coating after being soaked in buttermilk. The bread and herb stuffing was cooked inside each of the birds absorbing all their juices as the hot oil sealed the flavors of the herbs into the tender meat. A fancy way to serve a family holiday tradition. Now, ya'll know that it's not a real southern meal unless you have somthing deep fried and that's what this next dish is. Back home we do this with actual fryers but I figured we would have to make sure you have plenty of room for desert. Instead of telling you about this course I'll let it speak for itself.
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Post by ironchefcanadian on Nov 27, 2007 17:54:59 GMT -5
Hirano: "Excellently done. The meat is incredibly tender without being greasy, and the stuffing is flavorful without being too salty."
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Post by achen on Nov 27, 2007 19:22:09 GMT -5
Kaifu: I must agree. This is the best dish so far. The skin is crispy while the meat is moist. The stuffing is perfectly done and not greasy due to your care when frying. Overall the nuts add good texture and savoriness to this dish, but I wish there could have been some collard greens and mash potatoes with gravy included in this dish.
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Post by herringchoker on Nov 27, 2007 21:17:29 GMT -5
Takata: This is sooo goooood! The crumb and nut coating is wonderful, and the stuffing has so much flavor!
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 28, 2007 14:24:37 GMT -5
Kishi: I like what you did with these nuts and breadcrumbs. This is a perfect combination for such. You make cornish hens like these exciting.
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Post by barronmore on Nov 28, 2007 17:00:34 GMT -5
Last is a Chocolate Bread Pudding with Caramel and Butterfinger topping. A homestlye bread pudding is served hot and drizzled with freshly made caramel. Broken pieces of a popular candy bar finishes off this rich yet humble dessert. We'll now, my last dish tonight is a bread pudding. When the Chairman revealed bread as the theme ingredient i naturally thought of bread pudding. I do need to aplogise for the candy topping though. IF the pieces are a bit smaller then they should be it's because I got a bit overzealous in breaking them. But that's the way the cookie crumbles, so to speak. Enjoy!
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