Just some stuff made over the last couple of weeks.
Most meals happen pretty quickly, so Unless I really plan to take photos….well, it just doesn't happen. Strangely, most of the weekend meals we've had have been Chinese influenced.
A lot of recipes I've already posted like Cumin Lamb – Zi Ran Yang Rou.
You know….rather simple stuff…..
The problem being….having the Missus tell me what She wants in the morning, then going out and shopping and the prep. Not bad if you're making one dish; but what about three? In less than 40 minutes with prep…..
Remember that Harissa – Cumin – Black Vinegar – Sichuan Peppercorn oil? Well, I recently found another use for it. Seared off some lamb chops seasoned with Sichuan Peppercorns, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Harissa, granulated garlic, and 5 Spice.
Added the sauce with some minced cilantro before service. The Missus said these were the best lamb chops I've ever made….
Served with some stir fried broccolini with an oyster sauce glaze.
Every week, I buy one of these.
Twice during the week, I mince, along with minced water chestnut, scallions, five spice, and some cilantro and the Missus has a nice salad topping; or something for lettuce cups.
The last two weeks have been interesting; the Missus started by asking for some simple stir fried tofu and veggies with black bean.
Which culminated in Her wanting my version of fish with black bean sauce……it's basically oil velveting, though without the egg whites in this case. The Missus really loves the seared tomatoes and sliced jalapenos.
I ended up making this three days in a row. I went and bought a pound and a half of fish from Catalina Offshore thinking I'd make this once, then we'd have two other meals….it didn't quite work out that way.
When I visited, Tommy told me to try a make something with a Box Crab. It was quite lively when I arrived home. I decided to just put it in the freezer for 20 minutes, then simply boil.
The Missus basically destroyed this in 10 minutes….though She did share the brains with Sammy….lucky dog! She did say that the flavor is really good, but you have to be prepared for the especially hard and thick shells.
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5202 Lovelock St.
San Diego, CA 92110
So there you go…..
Hope you're having a great weekend!