A Heretic and a Liberal Jesus Freak cook a meal. No one catches fire. (pics)

[A HERETIC I AM]

Several weeks ago, DU'er "Liberal Jesus Freak", a regular in this group, very kindly invited me over to share a meal with her and her husband the next time I happened to get a load in their direction. It took a while but it finally happened!

Unfortunately, time was not on my side but we agreed on a simple chicken dish that is fairly quick but delicious.

Basil Chicken with a White Wine sauce - in this case, a basil and chicken infused Buerre Blanc.
Mr. LJF prepped the chicken by pounding out the breasts and then marinating them in white wine with minced basil.

To the left is the marinating chicken. We dusted with seasoned flour with more basil mixed in, then into an egg wash, back into the flour and set aside;


Once all the breasts have been coated they go in to a medium hot pan with butter. Cook till golden brown on both sides, then place on a platter or sheet and hold in a warm oven while you make the sauce.


LJF giving the smell approval test. VERY important step!


Two completely and utterly normal, loving people and one nitwit;


Anyway.......

Mr. LJF sauté's Yellow Squash in bacon fat, a great way of doing such a vegetable and one that I have never tried before. Wonderful idea. Look at the skill! Buerre Blanc at right front and garlic mashed potatoes waiting in the covered pot.


Lovely dining room, beautiful setting, gracious hosts, crappy photography!


My VERY gracious and charming hosts. Doesn't she look like Hillary?


It was so very sweet of her to invite me, basically a complete stranger she knew only from my threads and posts in this forum - over to their home to share a meal. We had a great time, talking about DU, its trials and tribulations, the variety of its members and how much we enjoy this particular group. She is a truly warm and tender soul as is her very kind husband.

It was a great pleasure meeting them both and we shall definitely do this again!

Here's to new and good friends!