Sharing!

Sharing--it's great, right?  But, sharing food is one of those things that can go either way.  Some people would put a moat around their plate if they could, and others always ask for a taste of your food.  Though some may not be the biggest fan of sharing food, it can really be a great experience.

Recently, my roommates and I all started cooking for each other.  That is, one night a week, one of us will prepare a meal for the other three and we will all have a nice dinner together.  We used to all buy groceries together and occasionally eat meals together, but we gave it up a while ago in favor of each couple buying their own groceries.  The thing we missed about that, though, was the occasional dinner that we could share with each other.  It's a nice bonding experience, and we got to try foods that we may not have made ourselves.

First, Lay made us an awesome fettucini carbonara (which I do not have a picture of unfortunately).

Then, Cameo made a Frenched lamb rib rack, which was cooked to perfection.  You can see this piece of beauty here:

Looks awesome, right?  It was delicious.  The ribs were roasted with rosemary, salt, and pepper, and then a fantastic mint vinaigrette was poured on top.  As you bit into the meat, it was extremely tender and juicy.  Nice job, Cameo.

Next was A.  TACO NIGHT!  Fresh tacos are great!  Usually, tacos are something I don't want to eat because I just automatically think of something along the lines of a Taco Bell taco, which is just about the least appetizing thing ever.  But, A's tacos are something to die for.  Really, really great.  Grass-fed beef, fresh summer tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and perfectly green lettuce. Here's a picture of everything:

And the delicious final product:

It's my turn next week, so I'll let you know what I decide to cook!  I'm considering duck la orange at the moment...

So next time you're sick of your usual dinners, try getting together with another family or some friends and cook for each other!  You'll get to try some new things, and prepare a specialty for friends.  If you end up loving something a friend makes, ask them for the recipe and you've got something to add to your repertoire.  It's a fun way to bond with friends and family, and make your life a little easier.

Let me know what you would cook for your friends!

Happy Eating,

KS