this shit rocks no. 56: saltine-sesame chicken cutlets with honey mustard greens!

Plus cute Valentine's day gift ideas!

This was a monumental week here at ST HQ because I have finally been recognized by one of my OG favorite brands, CHEEZ-IT! In fact, I featured Extra Toasty Cheez-Its in the 11th sending of this newsletter.

This has certainly been a long time coming, and I am beaming from the inside out knowing that the good people at Kellogg acknowledge and appreciate my diligent loyalty to such an iconic brand. Honored is an understatement.

This has been a great reminder to me about the power of persistence. How many times did I post about Cheez-Its without any response? MANY! Looks like it’s time for me to re-download my dating apps so that I can launch off a barrage of quirky but not-too-eager messages that will likely yield a room full of crickets. Nevertheless, she persisted, or whatever.

And while we’re on the topic of dating, if you need some cute, lil’ v-day gift ideas, here’s what I’ve got for you:

• Spring & Mulberry Date Chocolate! The discovery collection is a nice way to try all the different flavors. I looove the berry one.

• This Tiny Hearts Choker by Catbird is TOO cute. This little heart dish is also very precious.

• Fishwife Anchovies!!!! Girls want tinned fish for V-day, plain and simple.

• They also want high quality EVOO from Graza. Use code “SARA” for $5 off.

• Soom is running a special on their dark chocolate tahini and this stuff is insaneeeeeee. Great for brownies.

• There is nothing sweeter than a bucket of flaky salt!

• This Drunk Elephant mask is super hydrating. Love to put it on at night and wake up REFRESHED.

• I just got this Sol de Janeiro body cream and it has the most divine, warm vanilla scent. Love it v much!

• Acid League is offering a free bottle of their Strawberry Rose Vinegar for orders over $45. You KNOW I love those vinegars!!

Saltine-Sesame Chicken Cutlets with Honey Mustard Greens

This recipe was admittedly born out of the fact that I have had a neglected sleeve of Saltines in the back of my cabinet for too long. My initial thought for this recipe was that it’d be a great, low-key dish to make at home for V-day (what is sexier than a crispy cutlet?), but as I made it, I realized that this is also just a good ass dinner to make anytime you want and for anybody that you please.

I feel very strongly that mustard greens are an under-appreciated veggie. If you love the peppery, bitterness of fresh arugula or a strong Dijon mustard, you will love mustard greens. Eat them any way that you would a bunch of kale, but expect a zingy, earthy bite of mustard-y flavor.

If you really want to have fun with these cutlets, you can sub or supplement the saltines with pretzels. BOOM.

Serves: 4

Active time: 25 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes