November 21, 2007

  • Pre-Thanksgiving dinner

    Brandon is having a sleepover at my parents' house, so that meant I could try something new for dinner.  Much like our store is starting to sell lamb, they're also starting to sell veal.  Please, don't lecture me about veal.  I know all about it.  It still tastes good, and is lower in fat than beef. 

    We were initially going to have the lamb meatballs again for dinner, but the lamb shipment isn't expected until next week.  I had the onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and tomato all set, so I made pico de gallo instead.  I thought it would also be a good counterpart to the veal chops, and it was.  After making a HUGE bowl of pico, I dredged the chops in some flour and browned them in olive oil.  The chops were about 2 inches thick, bone-in.  I preheated the oven to 425 and baked the chops for approximately 10 minutes after the browning.  While they browned, I deglazed my pan with some of the pico, adding a few pinches of flour and maybe 1/4 cup whole milk.  The chops were served with the pico sauce, some fresh pico, and a glass of 2001 Sonoma Zinfandel.  Yum. 

    I'm currently waiting for FartBaby to go to sleep so we can finish dinner.  I can't rock her without her hanging on a boob, so daddy has her.  I'm blogging, as you can see.  She doesn't need to nurse, anyway, as she's stuffed to the gills.  She's currently up there humming and singing and chatting about things that are apparently important to her.  Like mohk, toys, and mashed potatoes.  And her brother.

    Wait, it's quiet.  Must.  Be.  Nearing.  Sleepytime!