Today was one of those days where all went well until you walk in the door days. Let's just say that after a day of teaching fifth graders wearing gym attire because I was supposed to be the PE teacher, the news I came home to did not do much to perk me up (although the coffee coolatta that J brought me helped). Today has brought my attention back to the fact that there is no way you can please everyone, and that the only person you can make happy is yourself. But, when I set out to make chicken cordon bleu..as requested for the nights meal, had not yet found this inner piece of wisdom. So I whipped out the "meat hammer" and went to town on my poor chicken breasts! This chicken demolition was indeed gratifying and ranked right up there with a good hour at the gym. I did go too far with one chicken breast, accidentally smashing it to a pulp..oops. But after the flattened chicken was stuffed with ham and cheese, dredeged in flour, egg wash and panko bread crumbs, and after a few curses when my eggwash bowl upended and poured the sticky mixture onto the kicthen floor, I walked away from the oven (preheated to 350) for 20-30 minutes feeling much better. Another example of how a good bout in the kitchen is the best therapy I know!
After making this, I would make a few changes, first of all, it took longer that 30...more like 40 minutes to cook through. Also, J requested more Swiss cheese! Very tasty! But in all of my tenderizing therapy, it was pointed out to me that I forgot a vegetable..oops
Think I need to try this recipe minus all the mishaps
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