Between moving and working and life in general-- well, mostly the moving and unpacking- I've come to realize that I don't have time to make a single batch of cookies this year before Christmas. I'm a bit bummed about this, but at the same time I'm sure my stomach and gallbladder are very thankful for it as I have a bit of an addiction to cookies and will eat them until I get sick. In fact, most years I make way too many and then eat them for two out of three meals a day. Perhaps I will get to make some on Christmas day itself, but it's highly unlikely... and at that what is the point so late in the season?
Since I don't have any cookies to show you (little tear) and I have not dedicated adequate blog time to food porn as of late, I thought I would spend some time updating you on what I did eat during the moving these past few weeks. Food allergies and gallbladder dysfunction aside, I ate well and even created a few quick and multiple purpose (leftovers are awesome) dishes to get through the week.
During the week prior to moving I developed a deep love and craving for portabello mushrooms and potatoes. Both are great cameleons and soak up the flavor of whatever you put in or on them, which makes for a wonderful flavor explosion in your mouth. I reused some mashed potatoes I had made a few days prior and topped them with sauteed portabello mushrooms that were simply seasoned with EVOO, salt and pepper, and a garlic pepper spice blend I have from the Spice House. That was one of the best lunches ever, everything tasted so buttery even though there was only a small amount of butter in the potatoes!
Trying to make lots of food that I could reuse during the week and getting rid of excess food product in the house roasted some yukon gold potatoes with fresh thyme, EVOO, and salt and pepper. Having enjoyed thoroughly the flavor combo from earlier in the week I made a fresh batch of sauteed portabellos to go with it. So good!
Once we had a working fridge and were completely moved in to the house, I was excited to make our first meal in the house. Time constraints considered, but still wanting something flavorful, I opted to make one of my famous stir-frys. A no fail flavor combo, I stir-fried up some broccoli, orange pepper, mushrooms, and chicken with fresh grated ginger and garlic, freshly squeezed lime, soy sauce, and a dousing of honey. You know, some people say the holy trinity in cooking is carrots, celery, and onion, but I saw it should honey, lime, and garlic. I served everything over jasmine brown rice. I was hoping to have leftovers for lunch but my husband ate it all.
Ok, that should hold you over for now. I am off to prepare a gourmet feast for my girlfriend who sold me my fabulous new fridge. On the menu: Herb roasted chicken, herb roasted potatoes, a fancy salad, and port poached pears for dessert. I need to get cooking!
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