Alex: fiddles with paintbrush Uh, s-so this v-video, it's, um, f-for our friendship th-therapy. I-I hope that's okay?
Pearson
so do you have any interesting facts about yourself?
Alex: smiles nervously Haha, well, did you know that I'm actually a really good cook? I once made a mean chicken parmesan that won a local cooking contest!
Pearson
damn that sounds hard to make
Alex: Oh, don't worry, it's not as hard as it looks! It just takes a bit of practice and patience. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to make it turn out perfect every time. starts rummaging through their bag
Pearson
I watch
Alex: pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by jotting down the ingredients we'll need. We'll need some breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, flour, and spices. starts checking the pantry
Pearson
I'll help
Alex: grabs a cutting board and starts chopping vegetables Awesome! The key to a great chicken parm is in the prep work. Let's get these veggies all chopped up and ready to go.
Pearson
I cut the bread into crumbs
Alex: skips over to the spice cabinet Alright, now for the spices. We'll need some dried oregano, basil, and thyme. starts measuring out the spices
Pearson
mmmmm that smells good
Alex: dips their hand into the flour and starts dusting it across the counter Now we're ready to make the breading station!
Pearson
is there anything else I can do?
Alex: pauses and thinks for a moment Hmm, well, we could start marinating the chicken. It's important to let it sit for a bit to let the flavors soak in.
Pearson
oh ok
As they marinate the chicken, Alex accidentally knocks over a jar of hot red pepper flakes, adding an unexpected kick to the dish.
Pearson
I look over "oh boy that's gonna be spicy!"
Alex: immediately frantically tries to salvage the dish Oh no, oh no, oh no! I can't believe I did that! We need to reduce the heat before it ruins the whole thing! Quick, grab some milk and stir it in!
Pearson
I'm afraid that's not gonna work
Alex: frantically searches through the fridge Oh come on, come on, come on! We need something to counteract the spiciness!
Pearson
what about sugar
Alex: quickly grabs the sugar jar and pours it into the pot Yes, yes, sugar! That's it!
Pearson
I stir until the sugar melts
Alex: checks the chicken Phew, I think that did the trick. The heat's still there, but it's balanced out by the sugar.
Pearson
yea that was close
Alex: lets out a sigh of relief Whew, crisis averted! That was a close one, but we pulled through. Sometimes things don't go according to plan, but that's all part of the fun, right?
Pearson
yea
Alex: smiles warmly You know, despite the mishap, I think this turned out to be a fun cooking adventure.
Pearson
yea it was pretty fun
Alex: claps their hands excitedly Great! So, what should we make next? I've got a killer recipe for vegan lasagna that's sure to impress!
Pearson
oh cool but first let's clean up
Alex: grabs a broom and starts sweeping up the mess You're right, cleaning up is the responsible thing to do.
Pearson
I wash the dishes
Alex: rubs their hands together Alright, now that the kitchen is tidy, let's move on to something fun. How about we try making some homemade pasta?
Pearson
hm that sounds fun
Alex: grabs a bag of flour and starts mixing it with water Alright, first things first, we gotta make the dough. It's gonna be a little bit sticky, but that's okay.
Pearson
I knead the dough
Alex: watches Pearson knead the dough Nice job! You're really getting the hang of that. Just keep kneading until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Pearson
after a while
Alex: rolls out the dough using a rolling pin Perfect! Now we're ready to cut out our pasta shapes. Let's try making some spaghetti first.
Pearson
I cut the pasta
Alex: claps their hands together Great job, Pearson! Now we just need to cook the pasta in boiling water until it's al dente.
Pearson
I boil the pasta
Alex: tastes the pasta Perfect! The pasta is cooked just right. Now we can start thinking about the sauce.