I just realized that it has seriously been forever and a day since my last post. Whoops. Life has been crazy, so that's what I'll attribute my lack of posting to.
The other day a friend thought up a recipe for me on the spot. It is one of those fantastic recipes that just keeps on giving and giving (because I made too much so I have leftovers). Basically, satuee onions and garlic till the onions are soft, add about a can of chicken stock (or any stock and of course you can vary th amount) and then throw in about 1/2 a cup to 3/4 cup of daal. I used channa daal - the insides of chickpeas. Let that simmer. While that's simmering make some basmati rice. I added a little lemon zest to the basmati. After the daal has soaked up all the stock, add any spices you want. I did some curry powder (store bought, not homemade) and a little cinammon, then I served the daal over the rice. Voila, instant protein loaded dinner. When I put it in the fridge I put it all in one container, so when I reheated I had to reheat it all together. The rice turned yellow but everything still tasted great. I didn't put it in the microwave, I sauteed with some water and added in a little more curry powder. I still have more left which I'll have for dinner tomorrow. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water!
My husband and I ventured out to Russo's yesterday. Going on a Saturday afternoon, especially the day before the Super Bowl, wasn't the best idea. The place was PACKED. I was impressed to see the vast array of produce, especially the hard to find stuff like sugar cane and lemongrass stalk. The cheese selection was decent, but it didn't seem too much different from the one at Whole Foods. I also felt that the charcuterie and bakery were a bit lacking. I will go again, but will aim for a Wednesday night or something!
I'm really lucky that Johnny D's is right across the street. It has some of the best produce around, and Johnny, the owner, is so nice and helpful. He'll gladly let you sample something and he'll bring stuff out of the back for you.
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