Some Find it Pleasant Dining on Pheasant

In January, when its cold and gloomy, you might want to rely on boxed or frozen aids, like Mac and cheese and onion rings.  It's quite alright to take emotional food breaks, just try to get the best quality or you'll pay for it.  I made my own cheeseburger on Dave's toasted bread to balance out the plate.  

Satisfyingly decadent in a simple way.
One great thing that's been confirmed from a little more aging is that I am a big fan of the simple life and thank God because it seems that's all I can afford. 

I Want to Break Free

Roasted Herb-Butter Chicken
Sometimes its fun to treat a small roaster with the care you would give your Thanksgiving bird, massaging with herbed butter, rubbing it under the skin, filling the cavity with goodies.  Chicken lives matter. 

Homemade Chicken Carcass stock
And then ensuring its entire carcass has been put to good use with a rich stock.

Turkey Vegetable Soup
And then making a vegetable rich soup with that broth.  

A pot of soup and a vat of shredded chicken buys you freedom all week.  

A blended onion, tomato, pepper slurry to thicken

I Got Blood in My Eyes for You

Steak Dinner

I ate through this juicy steak like a menstruating teenager.  Clearly the body was craving the iron and nutrients that only beef and greens can accomplish.

Another highlight was this deconstructed wedge salad.  I love a beautiful slice of that lettuce pie but admittedly, it is not as easy to eat with all the good bits running off on ya.  This chopped version that consisted of all the good bleu cheese,  bacon, tomatoes, and red onions made the experience effortless and the could be tossed in the dressing before serving.