Where's the beef?

Josh saw my earlier post about how I need to learn to cook and he came up with a great idea. He suggested that Maya could probably teach me a thing or two (she is a Rachel Ray protege) and we could have fun at the same time. So, Maya picked out a recipe that looked fabulous and the planning began. I must admit, though, the rating of an "Intermediate" level of difficulty did make me a nervous. I started to think that she had more faith in me than was warranted.

In any event, Maya sent Josh to the grocery store and I picked up the stuff for a salad, garlic bread, and lots-o wine.

Around 7pm the cooking began. Maya made everything look so easy! I thanked her for bringing the chives and she laughed and said that they were actually parsley leaves, but I was welcome.

Half way through the preparations, Maya started rummaging through the grocery bags. "Where's the beef? Josh, you bought beef, right?"

"Yes, I mean, I thought that I did. Going to Publix right now." He was out the door and back within a few minutes and the festivities in the kitchen continued, uninterrupted.

Judging by the small amount of food that was left over, I think that it is fair to say that our cooking adventure was a success! I enjoyed it and I don't typically like Italian food!

Dennis was very impressed that the delicious food came out of the kitchen in our house. Now that I know how to cook (this recipe), Dennis is in store for a lot of Beef & Cheese Manicotti nights.

Maya - thanks for the cooking lesson!

Dave, Josh, Justin and Dennis - thanks for being the guinea pigs!