Kitchen Experiments Times Three

Happy Sunday!

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I already shared my first kitchen experiment of the day – the savory chickpea spinach crostata (with dill and lemon). Did you guess my other kitchen experiment?

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Kitchen experiment #2 for Sunday was pink-salted caramels!

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I used this recipe from The Kitchn. I was inspired by those pink salted caramels from Theo awhile back to find pink salt to use on my homemade version. Luckily, I found some at Dean and Deluca.

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Hubby and I are thinking of giving these away for Christmas this year. So…I need to ensure that I do at least one trial run.

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Unfortunately, for some reason, one half of the pan was more hot than the other and it was opposite from the side where my candy thermometer was. So, I think I burnt my caramels just a wee bit.

It didn’t stop me from eating at least half a dozen pieces anyways, though. lol

Hope my co-workers like caramel!

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After taste-testing my pink-salted caramels, it was time to move on to kitchen experiment #3. Any guesses on this one guys? I’ll tell you on Monday. 🙂

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For dinner I used that bok choy from the market yesterday in a simple stir fry.

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I just cooked chicken with soy sauce, then the bok choy with onion, fresh garlic, and soy sauce. Combine.

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Serve with brown rice.

We have some leftovers but I think I ate half of the bok choy all my myself. Whoops! Those farmer’s market veggies are simply the best!

Did you cook anything fun or special this weekend? Tell me about your kitchen experiment.

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All work week this week I’ll be sharing one portable breakfast Monday-Friday. Look each day for a new idea for a breakfast you can enjoy on the go!

And are you ready for the work week? I’m not sure I am…I have so many fun kitchen experiments lined up to do still! lol 🙂

11 thoughts on “Kitchen Experiments Times Three”

  1. I experimented with my grandma’s famous bread recipe this weekend. Not that it needed any changes as it is delicious as is, but I tried to make a healthier version. 🙂
    Your caramels look amazing. I wish I was on your Christmas list. 🙂

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  2. My weekend experiment was chocolate chip pumpkin muffins! They came out better than I thought they would. I am going to have to make another batch soon, but perhaps include more pumpkin!

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  3. Those carmels look FAB! I kan haz one? 🙂

    I know what the other experiment was…. teehee. Can’t wait to hear how it turned out!!

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  4. Those caramels look awesome! They’ll make great Christmas gifts.

    I made the Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls for the first time this weekend – AMAZING. I’ve never baked anything more delicious. I also baked some chocolate/white chocolate chip cookies last night.

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