Who says you can’t cross cultures when creating a delicious dinner?
Tonight’s dinner featured the flavors of Mexico and the flavors of India.
What can I say? I’m an equal opportunity eater. 😉
The Mexican portion of my meal included salsa chicken, which I prepared by placing two chicken breasts and half a jar of salsa in the crock pot and let it cook on low while I was at work (6 – 8 hours).
When I arrived home, I removed the chicken from the salsa and pulled the moist meat apart using two forks.
The flavors of India debuted on my plate in the form of curried cauliflower, which I enjoyed along with the salsa chicken.
To make the cauliflower, I tossed approximately two cups of chopped cauliflower florets with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and curry powder, before roasting the vegetable at 475 for 15 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through.
Curry is definitely growing on me…
I gotta get goin’ because Ryan needs the computer tonight to complete his fantasy football draft this evening.
His team name?
Goose Lives
Goose, you big stuuuuuud!
Any other Top Gun fans out there?
Hiiiighway to the Danger Zone!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
Is it so sad to say I’m not even sure what curry tastes like?? Guess I need to try it out!
And yes I <3 Top Gun
I feel the need… the need for speed!!! 🙂
Holly at Greek Yogurt and Apple Slices says
Too funny- Craig is stealing mine tonight too for HIS fantasy draft as well! 😀
Bee Goes Bananas says
Wow that cauliflower sounds so delicious! It’s definitely a recipe I’ll have to try sometime. I’ve never tried curry before either, but I’m very open to trying it!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I really like roasted cauliflower – I think it tastes like popcorn!
gingerbreadcake says
I used to watch Top Gun ALL the time with my cousin when I was younger. We were obsessed with that movie, haha!
kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com says
I LOVE CHICKEN SALAD! this weekend i was craving chicken like mad and paced all over town to find a good chicken salad!! all i could find was tuna and salmon which was ok but im pretty sure in that moment i would have given you my left arm just to have a bite haha <3
erica says
omigoodness.
now i have that song stuck in my head…
highway to the danger zone….
Bess says
YES! Love Top Gun, that is where Maverick got his name!
Kristen@makingourway.tumblr.com says
Top Gun is the BEST! My dad is a pilot and his call name was “Sky King”. hahaha—i firmly believe that the move is totally accurate 😉
peanutbutterfingers says
that’s awesome! my dad would be so jealous.
Angela says
Yum!
Cooking in the pocket says
owww that curried cauliflower looks yum…!
Take my breath away~~~~
Owww yes Top Gun!!!!!
Heidi says
The chicken looks delicious and super easy to make while away for the day! I will definitely be trying that one soon.
Kristy @ KristyRuns.com says
I think I’m with Brittany on being not quite sure what curry tastes like. 🙁
Who doesn’t love Top Gun?!?! 🙂 Especially Goose!
Jenna says
I love salsa with my chicken…I think I just like salsa in general. I eat it everyday 🙂 For me (salsa wise) the hotter the better. If I can sweat while eating it….I oddly enjoy it haha 🙂
gavrielski says
I’m just getting into curry too, and now I’m a little bit obsessed! I’ve been mixing cannelini beans, spinach, and eggplant with curry powder in a skillet. Delicious!! Your cross-cultural dinner looks divine!
peanutbutterfingers says
yum! that sounds great.
myFOODevents says
Crashed and burned! Top Gun is great!
Shanna, Like Banana says
Love makin’ anything mexi 😉
Also love Top Gun..Tom Cruise was such a hottie then!
Caitlin says
I have never had curry powder, but I love cauliflower–looks good! I’ve never experienced Top Gun, but I have experienced a ton of Fantasy Football. My boyfriend is in four leagues and even my sister plays.
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) says
Hubby is at a Fantasy Football party tonight. 🙂 I love anything curry…love the idea of using cauliflower!
Tehsina says
Yes! LOVE the curried cauliflower!
Curry runs in my blood, seeing as I’m Indian =)
renn says
I just wanted to wish u a happy 1 year blog “b-day.” i read ur blog everyday and everytime i read it, it makes me smile. for some one who struggles with an ED ur very inspiring in your approach to food and the outlook u hav on life, ur truly amazing and i wish u all the best and please keep up the blog, i love reading it!!
peanutbutterfingers says
thank you so much, renn. 😀
sue says
Loved Top Gun! Loved Anthony Edwards in Top Gun! (but loved him even more on ER!!)
Amber K says
I don’t mind mixing cultures when it comes to food! I recently had an Asian stir-fry with a Mexican salsa/rice side. It’s all yummy to me!
Chelsea says
My boyfriend lovesss Top Gun, so I have had to sit through it many of times. I’ve grown to love it though!
MelissaNibbles says
Roasted cauliflower tastes like popcorn to me. I like putting cheese on it too. What don’t I put cheese on though?
I didn’t get a chance to wish you a happy blog birthday. Congrats Julie!!!
peanutbutterfingers says
amen. cheese makes everything better.
Becca@start over from scratch says
I’m glad you’re starting to like curry! Indian is one of my favorite things to make and my boyfriends favorite to eat! I’ve never tried it roasted on cauliflower before though! Sounds delicious!
MJ says
Supper looks delish! My mom introduced me to curried rice, you just add a little curry powder to the water when you cook your rice (or couscous etc) and it adds flavor and color to the grain. Just be careful a little really does go a long way to flavoring the grain.
Heather MM says
Love Top Gun! Definitely in the top 10 favorites.
Sarah says
haha guys & their fantasy football! my husband is obsessed 🙂
Megan @ Nati Girls Run says
I just put some chicken & salsa in the crockpot after reading this and now I can’t wait for dinner tonight!
Also, I LOVE all the pop culture references you make. You have me reminiscing every time I read your blog (Jessie Spano, Top Gun…). I love it!!
Liz @ Blog is the New Black says
I had to hand over the ‘puter too for the FF dradt for Lloyd.
I always make random meals- whatevs!
Kaleigh says
Haha yes! That is my husbands favorite movie! Gotta love the half naked and TOTALLY random volleyball scene 🙂
beth says
I do the same thing with chicken and salsa in the crock, but 30mins before we eat I add a drained can of corn and drained and rinced can of black beans…soooo good!
Cassie says
I love Top Gun! It’s always so sad when Goose dies 🙁
Megan says
Can you roast brocoli? If so would it be good and I am guessing you would follow the same directions.
peanutbutterfingers says
oh yes, definitely!
Carissa says
I was checking out your curry and just HAD to share my love of Top Gun! Huge LOVE! My Dad was an instructor and I even lived there as a baby! Who’s cool!
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