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> -steamed asparagus with butter and lemon juice, that actually turned
> out
> great! <gasp>
>
> Lucy,
> If you cook once a week, and come up with one good new recipe each
> time, after a year, you'll have 52 good recipes. Also, since the
> spinach worked except for amount, you really got two good ones.
>
> The chicken was probably closer than you think. Brown it on high
> at first, but turn it down and let it simmer after you turn it. It only
> takes a couple minutes to brown, so be careful. Then as soon as you
> flip it, turn it down. If the pan is even moderately heavy, it will
> hold enough heat to do the job. Also, I'm not sure what you mean by
> plenty of oil, but you shouldn't need much. You can always add more if
> needed, but you can't take it out. One thing that can help it to use
> smaller pieces. The presentation isn't as nice as whole breasts, but it
> is far easier to cook evenly.
>
> Dean G.
Dean,
Thank you for the help. Ya.. I figured the flame was too high.. but it was
still pretty low. So.. maybe I should have added water or something?
The thickness of the pan I used was 18/10, so I'm not sure if that
constitutes thick or thin, for a cooking pan. <?>
As for oil.. I didn't measure.. I went around the pan about three times, in
a circle.. with extra virgin olive oil. Someone else suggested pounding them
flat, which would prolly work too. They were pretty thick. At least now I
know..
Thanks again!
lucy