For most of today I had a mug of tea (with sugar), 6 Swedish fish, and a small bag of candied pineapple. And a lot of adrenalin.

Then for dinner I had a 6 inch subway, half a bag of chips.....and a giant movie popcorn with extra butter, giant soda of doom, and dark chocolate M&Ms.

I feel a little off now. I wonder why?

omg, I'm proud of tonight's dinner.

First course, butternut squash apple soup from Trader Joe with a dollop of sour cream. Main course, grilled sirloin and portobello with a red wine and honey reduction topped with crispy pan fried shallots.

The sirloin was cooked perfectly, the reduction was divine, and the shallots (CP took care of that part) were crispy and delicious. The only mistake, rightly pointed out by CP, was that the mushrooms should have been plated as a side, not on top of the meat, their flavor got lost even if the texture was nice.

For dessert, circus animal cookies. Mmmm, sprinkles.

Could you please advise the size of each package ??

(I have to steam my own lentils :( )

I did this the other day. I was making chicken breasts stuffed with Broccoli & proscuitto, and managed to forget the broccoli :rolleyes:

....It was very interesting having Chicken breasts stuffed with Mashed Buttered Edamame & Proscuitto instead. :blush:

Are you sure you're not gay? No straight man says "the reduction was divine". ;)

My dinner for the last 3 days has consisted of "soft foods" as recommended by my dentist. The first night was soup - not so satisfying. The second night, a peanut butter and banana sandwich, thanks to a craving from reading LoT. Last night, I decided I needed real food and went and got sushi. Last night was certainly the best of the three.

I'm gay and even I wouldn't say "the reduction was divine." That's like super-gay. :D

If you'd tasted this reduction...

Oooo... "The reduction that turns men gay!"

Each package is 17.6 oz (already cooked). And, these are the French lentils that are not split. Lentils du puy would be fine - although they are green and not brown as these are. But, they are small and whole.