Sometimes you just need a quick weeknight dinner! Here’s a great idea that’s low in cost and a perfect way to sneak in a vegetarian meal. But if you’re feeling carnivorous, just add some cooked chicken or chorizo. And if you like a bit of kick, add some chopped jalapeños or even better serve some [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Quick Dinner : “Mexican” Rice Bake
Posted in Latin American Cuisine, tagged beans, Mexican, rice on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Quick Dinner or Brunch : Frittata or ‘Spanish Omelette’?
Posted in French Flavors, Italian Cuisine, tagged eggs, frittata, omelette on February 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Last week, I needed to come up with a quick dinner that didn’t involve rice or pasta or fish & chips. My husband suggested a ‘Spanish omelette’ – to which I said “Huh?!”. We proceeded to have one of our very funny arguments/discussions that are common when you have a trans-atlantic relationship. Others have included [...]
Looking for a new soup idea?!
Posted in Latin American Cuisine, tagged soup on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
As many Brits will know, there’s been a bit of a cold spell here in the UK. As a result I’ve been on a bit of a soup binge. I’ve actually found it challenging to find new soup ideas that didn’t include cream or potato.. I have a tendency to fall back on my favourites [...]
Quick and Easy Steak Sandwich
Posted in American Cuisine, tagged sandwich, steak on February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes Chris and I just crave red meat. And these days I’m always looking for a quick meal that’s not too sinful.. So as requested by the husband we had steak sandwiches two weeks in a row. It’s not exactly THE healthiest meal but it’s definitely fast. This can easily be changed from a steak [...]
The Perfect Fried Egg
Posted in Asian Cuisine, tagged eggs on February 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This morning I made my hubby and I a goodie but an oldie – Vietnamese style fried rice and perfectly fried runny eggs. I’ve posted about fried rice before (here and here).. This dish will never get old for us. And this morning he was particularly happy with just how runny his eggs were.. It [...]
