a simple reward

I promised D to cook something hearty and delicious after we got his card. a simple reward to his efforts in passing all of his 14 subjects.

He wanted pasta, so pasta it is. He picked the ingredients. Now, it was a challenge to whip up something edible.

Spaghetti with shrimps, anchovies, etc.

It was my first time to try this recipe. I just experimented on the idea of shrimps and anchovies. And, I am happy that it turned out delicious. D was asking me to cook it again the following day. He liked it very much. DA was not saying anything but I knew that he liked it as well judging from the clean plate left on the table.

more cooking experiments to come;)

no less than tofu

Spicy Tofu in Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Constant leafing through pages of various food magazines inspired me to whip up a simple yet tasty dish – Spicy Tofu in Black Bean Garlic Sauce. The ingredients are easily available in the supermarket and it’s cooked in no time. My first attempt was a success judging from the clean plates left on the table.

A friend asked me if I follow recipes to the letter. I don’t, honestly. I think recipes are there to guide and inspire you but the final dish should always be according to your taste. Baking is another matter, ok. By the way, I don’t measure ingredients. As Rachel Ray would often say, “Just eyeball it!” And, that’s what I do ever since I started experimenting in the kitchen.

I still have half of the firm tofu soaking in water. I have no idea yet if it will turn into another delish dish.

Wait and taste…;)

what's for dinner tonight?

Oh, the life of a homemaker… I should be excused with my cooking chores because I am not fully recovered yet from the flu bug. I should still be up in our bedroom enjoying my recuperating moments but the sound of two grumbling tummies is too much to ignore.

So, I resolved to put in my best effort to prepare something special for hubby and D. Somehow, I felt a little guilty feeding them fast food meals for several days already. Since my taste buds are still malfunctioning, I sought inspiration in one of my favorite food blogs, downloaded a recipe, tweaked it a little, and the result was a delish dinner.

This is what’s for dinner tonight.

BUFFALO WINGS WITH SOUR CREAM AND GARLIC SAUCE,
PEARL POTATOES AND CARROT STICKS IN BUTTER AND GARLIC SAUCE,
WHOLE WHEAT PESTO ROLLS (store-bought)