It’s Complicated – Butter Salad and Toast

Jake and Jane Adler have a typical divorce story. They met when they were 23, had three beautiful children together, and were married for 20 years. But their perfect world was shattered when Jake cheated with the much younger and very attractive, Agnes, who would soon become the next “Mrs. Jake Adler.”  Now he’s going to fertility clinics every other day and has a 5-year-old Pedro to take care of.

It’s been ten years, and Jane finally feels “normal” again. She has local fame as a cook and shop owner,  and a gorgeous home on a California terrace. Things are going pretty well for her. Well, if you take out the fact that she hasn’t had sex or been on a date in years. Fortunately (or unfortunately) that all changes with a trip to New York for Jake and Jane’s son’s college graduation. Agnes was supposed to attend, but a sick Pedro kept her at home. Now Jake and Jane are sipping, (or should I say guzzling) wine at the hotel bar along with other drinks and shots.

As the night goes on, one thing leads to another, and–well, you can only imagine what happens next. Before she knows it, Jane wakes up in bed next to her ex-husband and is in the middle of a heated affair.

Now Jane is juggling the possibility of a new life with Jake, or keeping things less complicated and continue to move on, maybe with her architect.

Watch this story unwind as Jane rediscovers the wonders of smoking pot, how great sex can be with your ex, and of course her wonderful cooking. Her salad and toast is a recipe that especially has everyone talking. Pop in this flick and try it for yourself. Enjoy!

Salad and Toast Recipe

by Chef John Christenson

Ingredients:

• 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
• 1 Pack of Grape Tomatoes Cut in halves
• Red Onion Sliced Thin
• Small Loaf French Bread
• Butter or Margarine

Dressing:

• 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ Cup Honey
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• Sea Salt or Kosher
• Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. This simple salad is a great meal or a nice starter to a wonderful night. Mix all the wet ingredients in a blender. Blend till emulsified and creamy. Season with Salt and Pepper. Slice the French Bread in 1in slices, butter and toast lightly in a 350 oven till golden brown or toaster oven.
2. Wash the Lettuce head thoroughly, pat dry with a paper towel; break of the leaves, about 4-6 large ones per person. Place the Toasted Bread down first, Lettuce next, Onions and Grape Tomatoes around. Drizzle with the Dressing and enjoy.

Cooking time: 5 minutes. – Servings: 4-6. – Back to Top

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