This Sunday's dinner included Chicken Dijon from the book "Bach for More." This was published decades ago as a fundraiser for the Cleveland Orchestra. It was a gift to either my mom or to me (probably mom) from her sister, Grace.
It's very easy -- make a mixture of 1/4 c. Dijon, 2 T. minced onion, 1/4 t. tarragon, 1/8 t. hot sauce and 1 T (of 5T melted butter). Dip four skinless chicken breasts into this and then into bread crumbs (I used panko crumbs; I think they're better). Put in a baking dish and bake at 375 for 45 minutes to one hour.
I accompanied it with rice and spinach/mushrooms/pearl onions (cook down the mushrooms and pearl onions, then add a package of baby spinach leaves, cover and allow to wilt down. Add parmesan cheese and slivered almonds to serve).
I don't think I seasoned the spinach as well as I did last week, but it was good. I gave the chicken a "B" -- that might be my fault; I didn't taste the dijon as well as I would have expected, and it could have used a little more seasoning.
Rick liked it, and said to have it again, so I guess that says something!It's early in the month, so I'll probably try another later this month. March is a good month for cooking!
How did we live before Panko?
ReplyDeleteWell it sure looks beautiful on the plate! I like dijon sauces - makes me think of Paris. :)
ReplyDeleteThat mushroom/pearl onion/spinach dish looks like something I would love.
Yum! When I first saw the photo, I thought "Jeanie's cooking Southern!" It looked like fried chicken and greens. About the seasoning, don't you think we use more seasoning now than we did years ago? You said this was an old cookbook. I bet you'll adjust the dijon and seasonings to make it perfect next time.
ReplyDeleteYummy. These all looked very good. Perhaps you were a bit too critical of your own cooking since Rick liked what you served. I tend to criticize my own cooking too much.
ReplyDeleteI will have to look for the dijon flavored pork chops I fixed. I thought they were quite tasty. My granddaughter loved them.
Looks good to me.
ReplyDeleteI do not enjoy cooking but love eating!
My Guy does most of the cooking and grocery shopping.
Lucky me!
Have a great weekend.
Dogwood
Yum! It looks wonderful! And I'll echo Karen's comment: if the cookbook is older than the 80s, I bet you just need to adjust the seasonings a bit to get the results you want.
ReplyDeleteYour dishes look appetizing. I have never heard of Panko – is that a regional brand?
ReplyDeleteAgain, these are beautiful stuff. I'm particularly curious about the book... what a wonderful title. Would you share more from it? Also, thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt comment on my review of Sherry Turkle's book Alone Together. You might be interested to read my reply. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteYou get an A++++ not only for doing the cooking and meeting your challenge BUT also for the photos -these are GREAT! adn now I'm hungry - and it's nearly midnight!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun challenge to yourself. Your recipe sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh. Yes. This sounds yummy, and yes about panko. The side dish with mushrooms look heavenly. This is such a great challenge. I have way too many cookbooks that I don't open, or only for one recipe. Silly! That cookbook is very sweet, and that makes me like this post even more.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....it looks and I am sure tastes marvellous!! Did you listen to Bach music while you were enjoying it???
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Germany
Iris
That looks great. I really like the side dish of veggies. Hugs, Deb=^..^x5
ReplyDeleteLooks yum although I'm not a mustard person. Thumbs up though if Rick wants seconds lol.
ReplyDeleteNow Im hungry... looks yummy. But more interestingly is who thought to make a cookbook based n Bach? I'm intrigued now as to what else is included in the book. I also cooked something a little different this weekend with much success - roast vegies with rosemary and grilled hamloumi. Low fat, gluten free and low carb. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! So does the side dish of mushrooms, spinach and pearl onions. Congrats on keeping up with your challenge!
ReplyDeleteYum! Thanks for a good recipe that I think even my husband would enjoy. We're always looking for good chicken recipes that are quick and easy - that's my cooking style!
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