Curried Scallop, Edamame Succotash

So, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to learn how to cook. Considering how much I like food, I shouldn't totally stink at making anything. I figured, other than starting this blog, I might as well learn the basics!

However, because I am me, I never actually start at the beginning. Instead, I try to jump in halfway and figure I’ll figure it out. To that point, last night I made Curried Scallops with Edamame Succotash (with my own little twist, i.e. I didn't have the curry powder like I thought so I used chilly powder. Same?). I got the recipe from one of my new favorite sites http://www.foodienyc.com/. Check it out; I put on the website watch list on the left.

The meal looks elegant, yet it was so simple! I learned how to sear scallops (I know, it seems intuitive, but remember, I suck). I learned that a bag of frozen corn doesn’t compare to the real thing… but its close! In addition, who knew that blanching nuts meant that you had to leave them in water instead of pretending the ones you bought were already blanched (whatever that means)? Oh well, good times!

Overall, it was a success and I loved it. Check out that website for ideas for your own kitchen! And remember the abductor muscle…