So, Mr. R and The Accidental Mrs. are doing us a huge favor today – babysitting the boys so we can go RISE UP at the Falcon’s Playoff game today! We’ll be at The Dome (with my crazy brother-in-law and all is fantastic friends) bright and earlier. Mr. R suggested that the boys spend the night at his house last night…and I suggested he invite us over for dinner – and it worked!
Now, I am going to be honest, I grew up with Mr. R and we do share a lot of the same tastes…but ever since he got married and got really into cooking his creations sound like he includes everything but the kitchen sink. I had a vision of him grabbing whatever spices, fruits, vegetables, starches, and meats were within arms reach and throwing it all into a pan, heating it up (with the occasional stir), and poof – DINNER!
But after witnessing the mad scientist in action and actually having a full meal I was genuinely impressed!
Yesterday was P90X2’s Back + Plyo day so I knew since I woke up I’d be getting my fill…and then some. So, around 3:15 pm I had a large cup of Café Con Leche and a few small Ham + Swiss Breakfast Sandwiches from Niña’s Kitchen (simply AMAZING! Recipe coming soon!). At around 5:30 pm we stopped by the grocery store to pick up some wine, ice cream, and vegetable oil…Mr. R needed the vegetable oil for dessert…ice cream and something fried – I was already excited.
When we arrived I found Mr. R hunched over his kitchen island grounding some fresh pepper over something…I couldn’t see but I could smell deliciousness. When he finally moved out of the way I found myself face to face with some delicious looking flat bread. I took a piece, took a bite, and realized this night looked promising. So, I poured me a glass of some nice red wine, got another piece of flat bread, and relaxed while the mad scientist finished preparing a wonderful 3-Course meal.
THANKS goes out to Mr. R and The Accidental Mrs. for a wonderful evening!
MENU | 2013.01.12
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X-Gains : Mr. R’s Menu
1. APPETIZER
tomato basil Hawaiian FLAT BREAD
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Hawaiian Flat Bread
2. MAIN COURSE
ginger GLAZED CHICKEN with red wine parmesan couscous
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X-Gains : Mr. R Ginger Glazed Chicken w/ Red Winde Parmasen Couscous
3. DESSERT
BERRY STREUSEL FRENCH TOAST with strawberry glaze and vanilla ice cream
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Berry Streusel French Toast with Strawberry Glazed and Vanilla Ice Cream
Amanda Rodriguez
Jan 13, 2013 -
Thanks for coming over and letting us keep your kids hostage! Dinner was delicious (thanks Mr. R!) and your pictures are awesome!!
www.X-GAINS.com
Jan 14, 2013 -
Nope – thanks to you guys for the help and the grub!
Celestino Rodriguez
Jan 14, 2013 -
wow! thanks for the pics and making the food look amazeballs!