An unorthodox recipe for a tasty dinner

[alias_sqbr]

So, my dinner was quite tasty, and since I took some unusual steps to make it, thought I'd share the technique.

So.

First: get a nasty virus which makes you woozy. I know, it sounds weird, but is a vital part of the process!

Now preheat your oven to 250C and forget about it. Then remember, wonder what you were thinking, set it to 180C fan forced, and put in a bunch of seasoned pumpkin pieces to roast. Forget about these for 45 minutes.

Remember the pumpkin, and since it is now slightly burned, take the dish of pumpkin and the grill tray it's on and put on the back part of the stove to sit. (It may seem nonsensical to remove the grill tray, but trust me)

While your frypan is preheating, hurridly "marinate" a piece of kangaroo fillet in salt, pepper, and smoked garlic. Fry one side, then turn over to fry the other for as long as it takes you to remember it's there after surfing the internet in another room.

Grab the frypan with your hand and burn your finger. Let the frypan-and-steak sit on an off burner while you put some ice on your finger, then wrap the steak in some foil and put in the (off but still warm) oven.

Deglaze the pan with red wine, then add some beef stock. Let simmer while you realise that the pumpkin is bubbling, as a result of the grill tray having knocked the control for the back burner on several minutes ago, and then for the time it takes you to stop freaking out. Put the grill tray back in the oven (where it will keep the steak warm) and microwave some peas.

Add some water to the gravy which will have gone almost dry. Boil to a good consistency on the back burner, which should still be incredibly hot.

Put the meat and veggies on a plate and pur over most of the gravy, reserving the rest to spill over the benchtop. Take the time to savour your meal as you try to eat without knocking your burned finger into anything.

I think the key to this meal is the grill tray: it smokes/steams the pumpkin and then keeps the steak at a nice temperature.

(nb finger is basically fine, though it is interfering with typing)

Comments

[maharetr.livejournal.com]

Let simmer while you realise that the pumpkin is bubbling, ... and then for the time it takes you to stop freaking out. Hee! Been there, done that.

Also, your dinner sounds awesome

[alias_sqbr]

It was very tasty. I recommend it, but make sure you have some ice on hand for your finger :)

[stephbg.livejournal.com]

Every good recipe should include the word "virus".

[alias_sqbr]

...

It's a pity neither of us made it to the cookbook swap at Femmconne, I'd be curious to see your collection :D

[zharradan.livejournal.com]

XD

[seaya.livejournal.com]

Ha! Does fan forced mean convection bake?

Also, if I do the kangaroo steak I'll end up on a stake for contributing to all those carbon emissions to get it here. Plus I've never had it and might not like it ;).

[alias_sqbr]

Does fan forced mean convection bake?
I think so.

You could probably get away with any gamey red meat (bison maybe? Venison?) But the grill tray is vital.

[distantcam.livejournal.com]

First time I ever heard you use the F word. Or multiple swears at once. *hugs*

[alias_sqbr]

Hush, honey, you'll ruin my clean cut family friendly image!

[distantcam.livejournal.com]

But that wasn't you. It was Sailor Sophie (cousin of Angry Sophie), now available with extra cussin'.

[out-fox.livejournal.com]

Alas, but I'm impressed by your dedication to cooking while injured. Death before mediocre cuisine!

[alias_sqbr]

Well, maybe not death..but certainly a few injuries and a whole pile of mess isn't too high a price to pay :)

[aphd3l.livejournal.com]

Methinks you should write a cookbook *Grin*

With such easy directions as that, domestic gods and goddesses, students and busy career-people alike would be able to replicate delicious dinners, lunches and snacks in minutes!

*grin*

[alias_sqbr]

And if the pages weren't all stuck together and singed within the first week that'd be a sign you were using it wrong :D