Saturday, November 12, 2011

Ready to Expire


Today's lunch was a simple stir-fry. I was cleaning out the pantry and needed to use some canned goods set to expire next month. I'm not sure how I acquired canned stir-fry veggies, since I prefer fresh, but it turned out OK. I threw everything over ramen noodles.


For dinner, I put together a veggie jambalaya.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Grilled Fish with Caramelized Onions and Candied Carrots


I usually make a seafood dish on days when I am low on groceries. Today was one of those days. I had one onion, a few carrots, and a box of roni to work with. My father provides the fresh catch when he visits, which makes the omnivore in the family happy. And, I don't have to buy meat, which makes me happy.


The side dishes included candied carrots and caramelized onions. I usually do not make sides, opting for one-dish meals. So, I chose two easy recipes. The carrots, with their brown sugar, were a big hit. I used a Good Housekeeping recipe for them. For the onions, I simply threw them in a baggie with a tablespoon of olive oil to coat. When the grill was hot, I threw the onions on and let them caramelize.