Mad Men Monday - Vodka Gimlet & Chicken Kiev

Mad Men Monday will be returning in full force next week. In the meantime, you can catch up on some of my faves. To start is Chicken Kiev & Gimlets. The weather has dipped a bit and the chill has me craving this delectable, baked chicken. Not to mention, my ultimate weakness - The Pioneer Woman's creamed spinach. Need a menu/cocktail idea? Check these out:

Leg of Lamb & Tom Collins

Swedish Meatballs & Moscow Mules

Delmonicos & The Remedy

Long Bone Veal Chops & Berry Pom Ginger Sparkler

Flank Steak & Extra Dirty Martini

Porterhouse for Two & Cucumber Collins

Lamb Osso Buco & Sidecars

Beef Wellington

{this following post was originally published on 4/16/12}

 
Are you just loving this season of Mad Men or what?! I don't know if it's just that I've missed them so or if this season is just really good so far. Either way, I'm having a blast. This week I decided to go post-WWII with dinner making Chicken Kiev and creamed spinach. I used panko in lieu of regular breadcrumbs, added in ramps to the butter compound and browned the chicken bundle on the stove, then baked in the oven (rather than fry the whole time). It was delish and quite fun to make.

I don't dress like this every day, but the husband does. (He probably wishes I did, though!)

What I wore:

dress - Lilly Pulitzer (vintage)

bracelets - Lilly Pulitzer 

apron - Anthropologie

What we drank:

Vodka Gimlet

 I drank mine in a martini glass. Just because.

left: Vodka Gimlet - recipe via Mad Men Cocktail Guide

right: Viv martini glass avail at Crate & Barrel

On the menu:

Chicken Kiev via The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook, creamed spinach via Pioneer Woman and mashed potatoes