So I have been hooked on Gordon Ramsey’s Ultimate Cookery Course on BBC America. I have already made two recipes from the show and both turned out beautifully.
I happen to love Gordon, save some of his interesting quirks…like have you ever noticed that in the opening credits of almost every show he has he’s taking off his shirt? Anyway, I know a lot of people who don’t at all like Gordon’s reality shows but appreciate his cooking shows. Say what you will, at the end of the day, the man is an awesome chef (with the Michelin stars to prove it!).
Last’s night recipe, Mushroom and Leek Pasta. I used brown rice pasta, of course, given that I’m now wheat free. The pasta was great! I used this brand, Tinkyada, and was thoroughly impressed. Here’s a pic:
I served this with “garlic bread” I made from my first foray into gluten-free bread making with a bread machine. Here’s how the first loaf ended up looking at the end:
It was pretty sad…but the bread ended up being edible and not too terrible. I think it was shot from how much my hands were in the dough. I took the paddle out too soon last time and had to plunge my fingers into sticky dough trying to put the paddle back on. Word to the wise: read the booklet for the machine before you dive into using it! Duh!
Got my second ever bread in the machine now…
Fingers crossed!
Six months to 40 