Those of you that know me personally will probably be aware that I am usually in a bit of a hurry.
In terms of actual spare time, I am probably (certainly) better off than a lot of the people I know – especially those with kids and other commitments, but I am still making a stand.
I will be in less of a rush. Even if I am in one. Which I will be.
The all came to light when I realised how little cooking I did during the course of last year. OK, I made a couple of cakes, but then ate cake instead of dinner.
I had also got it into my head that I was eating well because I “got rid” of my microwave oven. In truth, the eggs I was keeping on to of it had been smashed. Albumen had then dribbled into its mysterious workings. So I decided not to trust those mysterious workings to be safe any more…
(The watermelon that had fallen onto the eggs and smashed them was unblemished – until 1 week later it fell onto the floor and exploded. I hate that watermelon).
ANYWAY
The realisation that I was eating mainly Tangfastics, takeaways and puddings was a bit of a shock. So. Action required. When I am in a rush, which I won’t be, I will need decent food in a hurry.
Tangfastics…the bane of my adult life. And adult teeth…
Chicken bought, thai green curry (chicken breasts, onions, aubergine, green curry paste, coconut cream), roast chicken (legs, thighs and wings plus seasoning, olive oil, thyme and root veg) and chicken soup (carcass, onions, carrots, seasoning) made. Portions boxed up and put in freezer.
New, tiny little microwave oven with steamer and crisper (wat?) functions ordered. Like I’m a proper grown up who cares about things like that.
I also made the following veggie meal this morning. I wanted something that tasted like the good, snugly bits of winter. And it absolutely does the trick. Have a go. Measurements aren’t included because I honestly don’t know how much of anything I used.
Try not to omit things because the flavours are balanced pretty well…. Also the number it feeds depends larger upon the hunger and size of those involved. Duh.
HOT ROAST WINTER STUFF
Celeriac
Carrots
Sprouts
Pears
Thyme
Chilli (I use lazy ready chopped stuff in oil)
Salt and pepper
To serve
Grated mature cheddar (the sort that hurts when you eat it)
Posh Croutons (big french bread ones)
Cut it all into nice chunks and roast it until it’s roasted. The sprouts should brown. Add cheese and croutons. Eat. Say nom.
Do try it. Yummy and easy. Now to go and have a conversation about my pension.
