Sundays are usually solo meals for me since Valincy works in the evenings. I've gotten spoiled over the past two years by Valincy's cooking. She can make the most delicious food out of practically nothing. I open the refrigerator and see empty shelves. She opens it and manages to make a feast. When left to my own devices, I usually make do with a bowl of cereal. But lately I've felt inspired more than anything by Valincy. I'm trying to be more like her in the kitchen.
We just returned from our holiday travels this afternoon and believe me when I say the pickings were slim in the fridge. But I was determined to make a meal without having to go to the store. Armed with my new cookbook, How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman, (thank you Secret Santa), I managed to find a recipe that I had all the ingredients for:
Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions
And so I ate like a queen! Of course, like any top-rate chef I added my own finishing touch, sauteed broccoli rabe.
Thank you Valincy and thank you Mark Bittman!!
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I have to admit that while Bittman is my friend, I might have to have Valincy over to teach me her tricks. Seems my shelves are only stocked with sugar at the moment... Happy holidays to you both and let's have dinner soon.
ReplyDeleteCan i borrow this book? Stains and all, please.
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