Gone Batty
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a dilemma...which picture to hang on the wall...Batman or the Warhol Monkeys. After several compelling arguments; the most convincing by my friend and former roommate who suggested Batman was the ONLY choice explaining that:
"every time you see batman standing there, in majestic silhouette, you can think of bruce wayne's amazing journey of transcendence to become something better than "mere man"; something capable of returning justice to the people and, thereby, giving *hope* and the possibility of a *future* to a people who have lost *everything* to corruption festering in the worst weaknesses in mankind."
How could I go with monkeys after that? There was much more to her argument, but you can look back and see that for yourselves. But before you go...here's what you helped me to choose (try to ignore the reflection)!
"every time you see batman standing there, in majestic silhouette, you can think of bruce wayne's amazing journey of transcendence to become something better than "mere man"; something capable of returning justice to the people and, thereby, giving *hope* and the possibility of a *future* to a people who have lost *everything* to corruption festering in the worst weaknesses in mankind."
How could I go with monkeys after that? There was much more to her argument, but you can look back and see that for yourselves. But before you go...here's what you helped me to choose (try to ignore the reflection)!
posted by Jeff - WeinerToons at 8:04 PM
3 Comments:
I love how you can see the can of Febreeze in this picture! Classy!
You're not supposed to point that out! Nobody would have known what it was if you didn't tell them! {sigh}
Turkey Tetrazzini
Serves 8
Tetrazzini is also great when made with leftover chicken. Using a shallow baking dish without a cover and a very hot oven benefits both texture and flavor. Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper; this dish needs aggressive seasoning. To make fresh bread crumbs, trim crusts from about 8 slices of good-quality white bread (we like Pepperidge Farm Toasting White) and grind them in the food processor until evenly fine-textured, 20 to 30 seconds.
bread crumb topping
1½ cups fresh bread crumbs (see note)
Pinch salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. For the topping: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and butter in small baking dish; bake until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature and mix with ¼ cup Parmesan in small bowl. Set aside.
filling
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for baking dish
8 ounces white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 1½ cups)
Salt and ground black pepper
¾ pound spaghetti or other long-strand pasta, strands snapped in half
6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons dry sherry
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 cups frozen peas
4 cups leftover cooked boneless turkey or chicken meat, cut into ¼-inch pieces
2. For the filling: Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat until foaming subsides; add mushrooms and onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until liquid from mushrooms evaporates, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; transfer to medium bowl and set aside. Clean skillet.
3. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup cooking water, drain spaghetti, and return to pot with reserved liquid.
4. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over medium heat. When foam subsides, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until flour turns golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, gradually add chicken stock. Turn heat to medium-high and simmer until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Off heat, whisk in sherry, Parmesan, nutmeg, lemon juice, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add sauce, sautéed vegetables, peas, and turkey to spaghetti and mix well; adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Turn mixture into buttered 9 by 13-inch gratin dish (or other shallow, ovenproof baking dish of similar size), sprinkle evenly with reserved bread crumbs, and bake until bread crumbs brown and mixture is bubbly, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
It practically cooks itself!
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