February 25, 2010
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Meat and Veggies
When I have nothing to write about – there’s always food!
These are actually from the summer. I had some extra vegetables at the end of the week. There was about 3/4 of a cauliflower, some onions, carrots, garlic and potatoes. I roasted them with some garlic, olive oil and salt / pepper.
I rummaged through my freezer the previous night and found a skirt steak. I just left it in
the fridge to defrost and then marinated it with soy sauce, garlic and pepper.
I actually started to cut it into strips and then changed my mind. I simply put it in a hot pan
(the one with ridges), let it sear (the smoke and smell stayed in my condo for a couple of days)
and then let it rest. I just sort of poked at it to determine the wellness. Some of the parts near
the end were medium while the thicker parts were medium rare.
It’s a relatively simple meal, the roasted cauliflower was good. The garlic in the supermarket
always comes in a package of three. So I just roast them when I know I can’t finish all of it.
I think the whole thing took about an hour. But there was lots to clean up.
Another meal that is quite simple to make is simply a pasta salad with veggies. I didn’t have
macaroni so I used noodles. I blanched broccoli, carrots and also poached some shrimp. I added a red pepper as well. For the dressing (not pictured here), I just used a simple lemon juice, olive oil,
mustard, salt / pepper. I guess it would be healthier with whole wheat pasta.
Simple meals for a week night when you don’t have time to cook.
Comments (23)
Yeah those simple meals are good though.
Me digging the steak and veggies.
I get so hungry when I read your food entrys 0.0
Looks yummy Matt. I’m going to give your noodle salad a try. I roasted some brussel sprouts the other day…they were delicious.
Nice and healthy dishes. Love it!
@yang1815 - I know how you can devour a steak….
@yorutenshi - hahaha… you better head into the kitchen and make a snack.
@macphoto - I also roast Brussel sprouts too – I love them!
@CurryPuffy - thanks… your turn to post some more food pics.
@ElusiveWords - I already did! XD
You always make me hungry whenever I scan your gourmet posts..lol. I’m going to have to learn to cook one day.
@ElusiveWords - love Brussel sprouts!!!
ugh -_-lll
Simple meals for you people who know how to cook is really a lot of work to me…
oh that looks really good
Simple meals are often some of the best.
One of my favorites is something called “hobo stew” and it’s just taking a bunch of stuff and putting it into tinfoil, folding it up and throwing it into a campfire.
My choice is the pasta salad – it looks delicious. Oh be still my rumbling tum ! Lol (It’s only 7.30 AM here) Time for some breakfast me thinks.
Cleaning out the frig and making simple meals is great for me. I have to push myself to cook for myself. I do like te pasta salad with whole wheat pasta and any left overs.
Yummy! I love simple recipes. The very last thing I feel like doing when I come home is cooking a big, fancy dinner.
Bigger portion of veggie with a smaller portion of meat shd be one of the healthiest options?
yum, simple meals are the best! we just finished up a big pot of winter melon soup that i made last weekend.
Ok I’m getting Hungry! LUNCHTIME!!!! Lol….
wow…you can still do that when you have no time to cook? for me, it’s time to dig into the freezer for the last pizza…lol
Whole wheat pasta may be healthier but white pasta is so much tastier!
yum
@zionlover - yes, do it.
@Wangium - it is simple otherwise I won’t be making it. The veggies were simply cut up and sprinkled with olive oil. I added salt and pepper, stuck in the oven and that was it.
@vsan79 - thanks, I can’t afford to spend hours cooking on a week night.
@arenadi - hobo stew… interesting, I guess as long as the cooking times are correct (meat and veggies), it should turn out ok. I’ve never tried cooking on an open flame yet. I’ve reheated food over a campfire before but not cooked them from scratched.
@Chatamanda - the salad was actually good although it would have been better with macaroni, penne or those spiral ones.
@Fatcat723 - cooking on a weekday can be a pain especially when I get home around 8. I try to make big meals on the weekends and have leftovers. If I can cook something in 60 mins or less, I declare victory.
@TheCheshireGrins - yes, I’m always on the lookout for simple but nutritious meals.
@agmhkg - I agree. I think it must be tough on you traveling across different time zones. Your tummy must be confused sometimes.
@kunhuo42 - Aaron… where are the pictures?
I love winter melon soup.
@rickystar1 - go for it.
@onmovement - wah… dim shuen ah?
@brooklyn2028 - I have to confess that I still can’t get used to the taste and texture of whole wheat pasta yet.
@isingstupidsongs - thank you.
check please!
i love both cauliflower and broccoli =p