Looks can be Deceiving

*sigh* I need to learn portion control better. I kinda last minute made dinner for we3, and while it looked nice, it could have used a little bit more work. Mushroom risotto needed more salt... and a little undercooked. Steak...a little over cooked. I made WAY too much risotto and not enough meat. But I nailed the salad as I usually do. I was disappointing, but the boys are sweet as usual and said it was good. They are so sweet. <3

Still good the next day...

Whatever cauliflower and tomatoes I had leftover from Friday night, incorporated into a grilled chicken salad with a tomato vinegarette. Tasty and healthy! I'm also getting better at grilling chicken to where it's still juicy and not tough. Improvment gold star for me!!! :)

Cauliflower Crave

I've been craving Cauliflower, and there's a very simple recipie invovling garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and a hot pan. So, sauteed some cauliflower...made some polenta...and topped it all off with some fresh green onion and tomato. Friday nights at home aint so bad. I've been eating like a pig lately ANYWAY. YUM!!

Keep Kewl

In these sweltering summer months, a cool cucumber salad hits the spot. My favorite version also happens to be a little Sichuan inspired number. Speaking of which, those northern Chinese people man ... those little cold dishes... are so good. I could eat them all day everyday. The approximate recipes for my two personal favorites!! *gasp* a recipe?! Only because you ask. I actually do not know if the tofu one is legit. Either way, I make it and it's STELLAR. Also, I suppose this would make it Single Living Cooking Tip #4. Actually, it could be an amendment to Single Living Cooking Tip #2. But when making extra, keep your friends in mind. It is just a nice thing to do, and sometimes, they return the favor. In this case, although probably not directly related, Iron Tyler made enchiladas (cuz mexican green chilis are delicious and on sale). I forgot to take a picture of the actual food that I made... but I did feature the tofu salad before. Huh...actually has a recipie on there already too. Twice a feature waddya know. Damn good eats that's what. What what?!

Kewl Q-Come-Brrrrr

2 ENGLISH cucumber (not an option) - cut into strips
5+ cloves of garlic (the more the better)
2 tablespoons of sea or kosher salt
1 tablespoon of red pepper flake
1/4 cup of rice vinegar
douse of good toasted sesame oil

Incorporate well. Done!

I would not eat this before a business meeting... That garlic is a kicker.