Everything…every single aspect.. of Plated’s pine nut crusted salmon dish enraged me tonight. Continue reading “Pine Nut Crusted Salmon”
Pine Nut Crusted Salmon
Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Bowl
Plated’s “Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Bowl” was neither spicy or crunchy. Then I went and served it on a plate. But there was a TON of shrimp. Overall it was … well, weird. Pickled radish? Not really a fan. The rice was good. The shrimp was okay. The seaweed salad was incredible!! Continue reading “Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Bowl”
Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Potato & Poblano Salad
9:15PM is too late to be serving Martha’s Hanger Steak & Chimichurri with potato and poblano salad. So I put everything onto a single plate, set out a fork and a very sharp knife, offering the plate to Jaimi, and backed away cautiously. Continue reading “Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Potato & Poblano Salad”
Stir-Fried Pork and Rice
After last night I was very skeptical of Martha & Marley Spoon’s Stir-Fried Pork and Rice. I didn’t trust where they were going with the flavor profile, though I was pleasantly surprised after a couple minor modifications: Continue reading “Stir-Fried Pork and Rice”
“Peruvian” Beef Kebabs (Plated)
That’s a great big nope in my book. Plated’s “Peruvian” Beef Kebabs. The flavor profile was just off. Maybe I started off irritated and it carried over into my frustration with the recipe. Continue reading ““Peruvian” Beef Kebabs (Plated)”
Indian Butter Chicken with Sautéed Spinach and Toasted Naan (Plated)
Damnit. Plated’s Indian Butter Chicken with Sautéed Spinach and Toasted Naan was a wreck waiting to happen, so be careful.
I could tell this one was going to go south quickly, even though Plated states that it’s a “customer favorite.” Continue reading “Indian Butter Chicken with Sautéed Spinach and Toasted Naan (Plated)”
Seared Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette (Plated)
It’s time to start a cooking commentary called, “That’s a terrible idea. Don’t do that.”
Tonight’s Plated meal, Seared Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette, was a mediocre recipe from the start. I made the mistake of starting to prep before I read the whole recipe through and realized at damn near every step there were serious flaws. I corrected along the way and the meal was FANTASTIC! Continue reading “Seared Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette (Plated)”
Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Potato Salad (Plated)
Plated’s Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Potato Salad. Hands down the best Plated meal we’ve tested over the last 3 weeks. Continue reading “Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Potato Salad (Plated)”
Herb-Roasted Pork Chop with Roasted Vegetables (Plated)
Plated’s Herb-Roasted Pork Chop with Roasted Vegetables is what you need to have for dinner tomorrow night. Recipe attached so you can grab the few ingredients you’ll need to knock this meal out of the park.
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Chicken Avocado Burger (Plated)
Plated needs to rename their Chicken Avocado Burger to “Bland Blah on Brioche.” I mean, it’s fine if you’re easily turned off by things like flavor. It’s totally edible, particularly if you’re a fan of chewing on cotton balls.
The green beans are good. The lemon adds a nice tang. But the burger desperately needs dijon, ancho chile powder and perhaps a hit of cayenne…anything to wake it up.