I was at wits end as to what to cook for lunch today, that seems to be the trend lately since I’ve become a bit of a scatterbrain. Maybe it’s because of my current “condition”.
Yes, there’s a bun in the oven and it’s contributed to me been a bit distracted and a bit lazy. I usually plan meals for at least an entire week, make a list and head to the store. This past grocery shopping trip was done without a plan, no rhyme nor reason, I just dropped sh*t in the cart. Boy have I been paying dearly. I decided to make baked ziti today but realized I didn’t have any mozzarella cheese and I had defrosted stir fry beef; what was I to cook?
- Beef Stroganoff
Eventually I decided to make beef stroganoff with some type of carrots on the side and rice. Beef stroganoff is a dish originating from Russian in which beef is sauteed and served in a sour cream sauce. I added crimini mushrooms and finished it off with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Turns out being unprepared sometimes can have a very delicious outcome. No, I didn’t document the recipe for the beef stroganoff but I do have a sorta recipe for the carrots.
This is my go-to recipe for veggies, such as carrots, green beans and brussel spouts. It gives the vegetables tons of flavor. I don’t have exact measurements, but this is a pretty easy recipe so I’m sure you savvy boys and girls can average. Here goes:
1. Melt about 1/2 tbsp of butter over a medium fire. Add crushed garlic and sautee for about 1 minute. Add about 4 carrots, sliced on the bias and stir to coat with butter and garlic.
2. Add enough chicken stock to cover carrots. Add a pinch of sugar, about 1 tsp and simmer until tender and liquid had completely reduced. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Congratulations!!! I didn’t look at your website for the first several months of my pregnancy because I couldn’t stand food..lol But when I did come back I was wondering where you were.
I hope you have a healthy and happy baby.
Thanks Bibi and Christine for the well wishes.
Looks yummy.
What kind of chicken stock do you use? Thanks.
only today i was thinking what to make with that beef in my fridge. Thanx for the idea. U look great btw 🙂
I used a low sodium chicken stock.
You look too cute! I’m going to have to try that recipe! Yum!
Everything is just devine looking. You’ve done a very good job. I love it. Keep up the good work.
By the way, do you have a recipe for black pudding using sweet potatoes?
Appreciate a recipe if you have one.
Thanks
Jacque
You might want to go on the cooking shows. I watch all the cooking shows everyday, almost all day, and to tell you the truth, your food look better than most those celerbity chefs. My late husband was a Guyanese, and I am quite familar with the cuisine. I know that you food is on the money, just from reading your recipies. You go girl!
Hi Jacque, I’m not familiar with a black pudding recipe using sweet potatoes…never heard of it.
Aww thank you so much!
You look radiant. Congratulations and best wishes to you and hubby!
OMG I was just surfing for a recipe for fried chana, didn’t think I would find one. But I did on your website. Awesome website. But now am hungry 🙁
Thank you all for the kind words.
Hi Jehan
Am always on the look-out for Guyanese recipes. My mother was, well still is, a marvellous cook but unfortunately is aged and lives far away. So with much appreciation, will have your blog on my favourites.
I guess by now, the birth of your baby will be soon, so wishing you all the best for a safe delivery and a bouncing, healthy baby! x
I came across your blog looking for a Channa recipie and found a way in which to fix carrots that I might enjoy eating! 🙂 Congratulations on the baby and thanks for recipies! 🙂