Wednesday, 7 November 2012

november = quick fixes

apparently november has a new orientation, as well as the eleventh month of the year, tottering between fall and winter, this thirty day month is also known as a month full of quick fix meals. third year is moving fast and furiously and with that i have piles of continuos work. as a result of this phenomenon, i still eat well and healthy, but i have to get creative with what's left in my kitchen.
today i found:
mushrooms
spinach
bean sprouts
onions
frozen chicken breast
naan bread
shredded cheese
tomatoes
wow what to make with this....vegetable stir fry and cheesy garlic bread. now, i know i say that i only found eight ingredients, and it takes a bit more flavouring to make stir fry and garlic bread...this is where your kitchen etiquette and training should come in. fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy and meats come and go, but grains (pasta, quinoa, rice, cereal, bread), seasoning (salt, pepper, basil, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic etc.) condiments (olive oil, balsamic, soya, teriyaki, honey, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard - you get the picture) should always be in your cupboard - you can not expect to make anything without the basics necessities of a kitchen. now that basic lessons to cooking is over, back to the action.
making the stir fry: pour oil in a pan on medium - high heat, sauté onion and garlic, add mushrooms, then spinach and bean sprouts. season with salt and pepper, chili powder and flavour with a little soya, a splash of teriyaki and a touch of honey. once all of the vegetables are soft, toss in your cooked chicken and ensure it absorbs the liquid and heats all the way through. pour it into a bowl and enjoy!
making the cheesy garlic bread: preheat the oven to 350, in a separate bowl mix some olive oil with crushed garlic, salt and pepper, coat the naan bread with the garlic oil. rinse and chop your tomatoes and place them on the naan and then sprinkle with cheese. put it in the oven for about 5-7 minutes and it will soon become the perfect side to any meal!

3 comments:

  1. This looks delicious! I love recipes that don't require a trip to the grocery store

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    1. that is what november is all about, lots of work no time for metro!

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  2. Do you have any leftovers???

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