YUM

Wow.  I am having an AMAZING week when it comes to cooking!  Tonight, I made Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak.  It was YUMMY.  I did change a couple of things, though.  I didn't marinade for very long - only about 15 minutes.  We don't like how salty meats get when they marinade in soy sauce for a long time.  (Even in the reduced sodium soy sauce, it can get overwhelming if you're not careful.)   Also, I prepared the mushrooms on the side, because we don't all enjoy them.  And, finally, because it's January, and because it's 29 degrees outside, and because I'm a cold-weather wimp today, I seared in a large skillet, and then baked in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes instead of breakin' out the grill.

I don't remember what's on the menu plan for tomorrow (and I'm not about to walk all the way to the kitchen to check the list right now...), but I think Saturday might be a gumbo day, and I'm excited for that.  I am really getting into this cooking thing.  I never thought I'd enjoy it so much, but I really do.  And almost as much as the cooking, I enjoy the planning.  It's kind of fun to look for new recipes.

In keeping with my new found love of all things kitchen, this weekend I get to do some baking, which, if you cook, or bake, you know is totally different from cooking.  I can't really explain how or why...  But it is.  It just IS.   ANYway, I'm helping with a baby shower on Sunday, and I'm in charge of the cake - or, in this case, the cupcakes.  I love making cupcakes!  I can't decide if I'll use straight frosting, or some fondant, or what.  I'm sure I'll decide that as they are cooling.  That's usually about the time I make decisions like that.

All-in-all, I should have a pretty decent weekend in the kitchen.  ;)