Master Chef Meal Preparation Enhancer

As a professional chef, I am excited to remix the classic comfort food of Macaroni and Cheese with Fried Chicken into a five-star meal. I will incorporate Italian and Soul Food influences to create a unique and delicious dining experience. Let's get started! Appetizer: Caprese Salad Skewers We'll start the meal with a refreshing and flavorful Caprese Salad Skewers appetizer. This classic Italian dish features fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves. I'll skewer the ingredients and drizzle them with a balsamic glaze for an added burst of flavor. Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes Fresh basil leaves Balsamic glaze Wooden skewers Shopping List: Cherry tomatoes ($2.99) Fresh mozzarella cheese ($4.99) Fresh basil leaves ($2.99) Balsamic glaze ($3.99) Wooden skewers ($1.99) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Main Course: Lobster Mac and Cheese with Buttermilk Fried Chicken For the main course, I will take the classic mac and cheese dish to a whole new level by incorporating succulent lobster meat. I'll make the cheese sauce from scratch, using a combination of cheddar and gruyere cheese for a bold, creamy flavor. The buttermilk fried chicken will be perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a hint of spice. Ingredients for Mac and Cheese: 1 lb elbow macaroni 4 tbsp butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for Buttermilk Fried Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp hot sauce 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying Shopping List: Elbow macaroni ($2.99) Butter ($2.99) All-purpose flour ($1.99) Milk ($3.99) Cheddar cheese ($4.99) Gruyere cheese ($5.99) Cooked lobster meat ($16.99) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts ($8.99) Buttermilk ($2.99) Hot sauce ($1.99) Paprika ($1.99) Garlic powder ($1.99) Onion powder ($1.99) Cayenne pepper ($1.99) Vegetable oil ($3.99) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Side: Garlic Butter Roasted Asparagus To complement the rich and decadent main course, we'll prepare a simple yet delicious side of Garlic Butter Roasted Asparagus. Roasting the asparagus in the oven brings out its natural sweetness, and the garlic butter adds a burst of flavor. Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus 2 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Shopping List: Asparagus ($3.99) Butter ($2.99) Garlic ($0.50) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes