What about leftovers? Did you know that some people think my leftovers are better than the original meal?And I don’t make it ‘better’ by deep frying it, slathering it in mayo or butter. I make it healthy and keep it healthy. And I add yummy fresh side options…. as part of my ‘trick’.
Would you like to learn those skills? It’s possible you know.
Let me tell you about what I did this past week.
Like you may do, I went to Costco because everything’s more Cost effective at ‘Cost’ co, right? lol There were two proteins I wanted: Shrimp and Salmon. But for me, there are rules. Under $10.00 and wild.
And not only did I find that, but I also found frozen a long piece of salmon on a board.
ON A SURF BOARD CHEF MARIAN?
Yes. On a surfboard. Hanging 10 off the side… lol
No….. on a Cedar Board, that’s already soaked, so I didn’t have to worry about it catching on fire. Cause you can’t just stick fish or meat on a board and expect it not to catch fire right? And you know that cedar adds flavor, right?
RIGHT CHEF MARIAN!
Ok now. So one night we have salmon for dinner. A couple of nights later we have shrimp. (And I’ll give you both those recipes at a later time). And the very next day? I combine the two leftovers and make pan fried Salmon/Shrimp patties substituting them for a hamburger with all the ‘fixings’, on a gluten free bread, with sweet potato fries and a salad. And the next day? I cook and crumble the left over patties and pan sear them on the stove (with a little olive oil, to get them nice and brown) and…… and ………(look at the picture) crumble it into a salad.
Now, I’m not eating animal protein regularly…. about 10 per cent per week. So, the amounts I use are going to be less, and less often and I’m substituting in a really terrific Quinoa recipe I created….. leaving a small tub of that in the fridge, for any time I need a meal or a snack (3-5 mouthfuls for a meal – 2 or so for an in between meal snack).
Do you know what happens when you work with me? First, I can’t help but look at what you already buy (pantry/fridge) and tell you what you could be making that would be both delicious and healthy. (And then I put the recipes on the blog for you). And second, I can’t help make suggestions of substitutions (showing you why certain things shouldn’t be in the house and providing suggestions of what else you might want to buy next time).
Need my help? Go to the ‘about’ section, get my email and contact me. We can put together a Saturday or Sunday in your kitchen…. as a private lesson or with some friends (that includes lunch), or do a Dinner Cooking Class Party and here’s what you can also include: A Wine Tasting Lesson or a trip to the store to shop and learn what is the best thing to buy, and how to pick your fruits and vegetables.
And because you are making this effort to contact me, if you book my time for May (excluding holidays), I will add (at no charge) either the trip to the grocery store with you, or the Wine Tasting Class as part of your event.
Speaking of Mother’s Day, if the kids ask “What can I buy you”? You can always have them contact me, (or your hubby) and I will be your very special gift in May!
Hay! Hay! You can do this! I’ve got a way!
Happy Eating,
Chef Marian