Chef Sara Moulton & Her “Fried” Catfish BLTs

One of the major stumbling blocks for many Sudden Bachelors is food (lack of, preparation, etc). While we’ve delivered a few somewhat edible recipes, most of you will default back to pizza. So SBs, in an effort to help bring some new flavor to your lives, we are very excited to have our friend Celebrity Chef Sara Moulton check in and hand pick one of her recipes from her new book “Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners” (Simon and Schuster, 2010) specifically for you Sudden Bachelors. If you want more Sara, be sure to check her out on The Cooking Channel and Good Morning America. Now – over to Chef Sara Moulton:

“Fried” Catfish BLTs

This is a good recipe for a Sudden Bachelor because:
A. It is not something alien – meaning it is simply a take on a BLT and
B. It is a perfect recipe for a novice and
C. It is healthy and filling, basically enough for dinner with just a simple side dish such as cole slaw

The Husband tends to scorn the BLT as an “air sandwich.”  Of course it’s delicious – nobody ever goes far wrong as long as bacon’s involved – but it’s hardly what you’d call filling.  That’s why I’ve bulked up the traditional BLT with some “fried” fish.  (Actually, the fish is breaded and sautéed, which gives it that fried crunch without all the oil.)  I’ve also tricked up the standard-issue mayo with some fresh basil and a little lemon zest.  The result is a sandwich buff enough to kick sand in the face of the skinny little BLT.  Indeed, it is a sandwich worthy of dinner entrée status.

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How To Stay Away From Sudden Bachelorhood – A Tip From Rev Run

Most of you might know Rev Run as a Hip-Hop legend (part of the ground-breaking group Run-DMC), and as a TV star, loving husband and king of family (MTV’s Run’s House). At one point in his life, Rev was a Sudden Bachelor – but he flipped the script and has since then gone on to enjoy a great marriage and family life – something which a lot of you SBs out there will try for again. Many of you might have become Sudden Bachelors because when it comes to relationships with women – you guys just don’t have a clue. So, as you get back on the dating scene and hopefully meet the new love of your life, don’t make the same mistakes twice. As a role model for husbands, we asked Rev for a piece of advice, a tip which will hopefully help steer you away from Sudden Bachelorhood in the future:

“Happy Wife = Happy Life”

So SBs, pay attention. This piece of wisdom is very true (and can also be applied to girlfriends). Did sitting on the couch in your underwear for 8 hours watching football every Sunday make your Ex happy? No one said you can’t watch football but when in love, be mindful. Thanks Rev!

Bonus Tip (this was posted on Rev’s twitter page – follow him here):

“Any dude can love 1000 girls, but it takes a gentleman to love 1 woman 1000 ways.”