Now that I am all caught up on everyone else's blogs, I am going to write my own!
Life feels like it has just been absolutely crazy lately. At work I feel like I am always playing catch-up and when I get home I feel the same way. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Well, maybe there are, but I do think I deserve at least a couple of hours of sleep! :)
Sometimes I just need to take a deep breath and RELAX. But we all know it just isn’t in my nature! I like to keep busy - so, what do I do instead of relaxing? Cook of course - well, and have people over - etc. Yeah, it is almost the same as relaxing. I mean - they go hand in hand ;)
I have said this before, but I will say it again, fondue is one of my favorite things! AND pretty much now that the Bieber has endorsed it in his latest song “Swag swag swag, on you
Chillin by the fire why we eatin' fondue” (what, what!!) it is going to be all the rage with 12 year olds! Yes, they will think I am hip after all! ;) hahaha!
Oh yeah…so in an attempt to relax, we had some friends over fondue. It did help with the relaxing because fondue makes everyone happy and we all had a blast!
Oh yeah, fondue - I did post about it awhile back - just click here. I did not include any details though, so here they are! You can be so creative with fondue. Here is what I did:
- Onion
- Zucchini
- Yellow Squash
- Potaoes - pre bake and season with salt and pepper or something yummier like rosemary and garlic salt
- Green beans
- Mushrooms with the stem taken out
- Steak - seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
- Pork - marinated in teriyaki sauce
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - marinated in spicy chili garlic sauce
- Chicken - marinated in Stubbs chicken seasoning
- Tempura batter
- Cream cheese and regular cheese for stuffing your mushrooms (Holy crap you must try this if you haven’t)
Cut all of your items into 1”-1.5” squares. Season and marinate your meats. Whip up your tempura batter. Have your cream cheese (I use the flavored kind either the chive and onion or the garlc one) and cheese available (you know, just put them in a little container).
OK - so now the fun begins. Heat your oil - yes, I use oil - according to your fondue directions. Once heated start dipping in your stuff. Meats are good on their own - just dip them in and eat them. Make sure to kind of shake off any excess marinade though, so it doesn’t spit in the oil. As for the veggies, dip them in the tempura batter and fry them up. Holy cow - they are so awesome. AND for an extra special treat stuff your mushroom with cream cheese and cheese them dunk in the tempura then fry! These suckers are hot, so watch your mouth, but they are so good.
Well, there you have it. My relaxation. And yes, you can make a healthy version of fondue, but that didn't sound relaxing to me :)
I seriously wish you would just come cook for us! I must be starving every time I read your blog cause I always want to go home and cook what you've made! :)
ReplyDeleteI would come cook for ya, but I'm too stinking busy :)
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