Today’s Lunch
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.
Thanks Bibi and Christine for the well wishes.
I hope you have a healthy and happy baby.
Looks yummy.
What kind of chicken stock do you use? Thanks.
I used a low sodium chicken stock.
only today i was thinking what to make with that beef in my fridge. Thanx for the idea. U look great btw 🙂
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
Hi Jacque, I’m not familiar with a black pudding recipe using sweet potatoes…never heard of it.
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!
Aww thank you so much!
You look radiant. Congratulations and best wishes to you and hubby!
Thank you all for the kind words.
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 🙁
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! 🙂