tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post3939206066836643..comments2024-02-19T03:40:56.127-08:00Comments on .: Hacking Dinner With Matt FitzgeraldAngela Knottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-27369951250012488902014-03-13T21:31:33.357-07:002014-03-13T21:31:33.357-07:00I absolutely love the chicken breast stuffed with ...I absolutely love the chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese, basil and dried apricot recipe from that cookbook. It's a family favorite. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785022492469960214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-65529244575935893432014-03-13T19:11:39.729-07:002014-03-13T19:11:39.729-07:00I find planning ahead the biggest challenge too. ...I find planning ahead the biggest challenge too. Now that we've moved to the 'burbs (and away from the cheap & delicious food heaven that is Oakland), we're going to have to cook more, whether we like it or not. We went to Trader Joe's on Sunday and racked up the biggest grocery bill ever - because we have so much more freezer and pantry space, and because we have many more meals to cook! I've been meaning to join Pinterest just to collect recipe ideas.<br /><br />Oh, so since you mentioned that you loved sweet potatoes, this recipe is one of my favorites:<br />http://www.theppk.com/2010/12/red-lentil-thai-chili/<br />(we usually go heavy on the sweet potatoes)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691910446074747797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-25965516266680551532014-03-13T09:30:55.347-07:002014-03-13T09:30:55.347-07:00It was *so* good. I will totally make it again!It was *so* good. I will totally make it again!Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-25557766182650569772014-03-13T09:30:34.556-07:002014-03-13T09:30:34.556-07:00Lemon pepper is my go-to. (I'm trying to move ...Lemon pepper is my go-to. (I'm trying to move out of my comfort zone & try other things, hence paprika!)<br /><br />Alas, our freezer is tiny, & our housemate generally keeps it full to bursting with frozen meat & broths. Sometimes there is a tiny bit of space but fitting things into it definitely becomes a bit of a brainteaser. But we eat leftovers pretty quickly, so I do often find that if I make a big batch of something, we'll eat the rest within a few days, so that's something else I need to do more often. (Especially with the crockpot!)Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-72058281707310235112014-03-13T09:28:22.574-07:002014-03-13T09:28:22.574-07:00You should try it once! I would say catfish has a ...You should try it once! I would say catfish has a medium flavor--more than say halibut (which I never eat because I find it so bland) but not as strong as darker fish like tuna or salmon. Catfish is one of my go-to protein sources because it's so cheap, so healthy, & at the bottom of the food chain (so it's environmentally friendly). I really do need to get in the habit of at least sketching out dinner plans at the beginning of the week. It makes such a difference!Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-85054503406719577812014-03-13T09:26:02.953-07:002014-03-13T09:26:02.953-07:00Definitely. Something that has helped me a LOT has...Definitely. Something that has helped me a LOT has been stocking black beans, lentils, & diced tomatoes, because they're *so* easy to just throw into a pot with seasonings & be like, "Look, dinner!" Also sweet potatoes, because they're healthy & we both love them.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-71866858522506485112014-03-13T09:24:49.630-07:002014-03-13T09:24:49.630-07:00Agree -- I can't deal with uncertainty around ...Agree -- I can't deal with uncertainty around food, which is one of the big motivators for trying to get in the habit of planning ahead & cooking at home as much as possible. It's just a fact that we will almost always grab something on the way home from karate (burritos, pizza, Indian), which I'm fine with. I definitely need to use my crockpot more! I love it & just never think about it / plan ahead.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-61067836300515500402014-03-13T09:22:32.584-07:002014-03-13T09:22:32.584-07:00Totally. Wasting good wine is alcohol abuse. ;)Totally. Wasting good wine is alcohol abuse. ;)Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-72216198557401202422014-03-13T09:21:59.591-07:002014-03-13T09:21:59.591-07:00Yep....I really just have to get on top of the pla...Yep....I really just have to get on top of the planning. :PAngela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-7305641246066201172014-03-13T05:11:45.712-07:002014-03-13T05:11:45.712-07:00Mm, that fish looks amazing. I tend to grill mine ...Mm, that fish looks amazing. I tend to grill mine with a little cajun seasoning and have other ideas about what to do with white fish (cumin and garam masala, tandoori-style?). I never really know what time I'll get off work (...yay media...) and so we eat a lot of leftovers to avoid the takeout trap. Can you make larger batches and freeze stuff? Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-70114850763268700992014-03-12T21:23:52.228-07:002014-03-12T21:23:52.228-07:00Def going to try the lentils and the spinach. I DO...Def going to try the lentils and the spinach. I DO eat fish but I've never tried catfish...does it have a strong flavour? (Apart from the spices etc). I'm pretty good at meal planning these days - I make my plan at the start of the week, get the groceries delivered and I'm off. It makes life easier for me so I like it. I shall never love cooking but I do love eating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-53754259519774348452014-03-12T20:13:59.889-07:002014-03-12T20:13:59.889-07:00Having a lot of vegetables in the fridge and a few...Having a lot of vegetables in the fridge and a few basic staples in the pantry make cooking a healthy meal a lot easier. Veggies used to be a side for me, now they are what I plan my meals around, and a whole wheat (usually) starch is the side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-61067263169980197442014-03-12T19:38:27.521-07:002014-03-12T19:38:27.521-07:00I like eating out, but I cook at home most of the ...I like eating out, but I cook at home most of the time. Generally because I like to cook, although my 9-6 schedule does limit me (few fancy foods can be prepped as rapidly as I'd like my food ready on a weeknight!). We eat a lot of beans and rice (crockpot!), lots of greens, a good amount of pasta, plenty of ethnic foods, and generally healthy. I also always pack my lunch (leftovers, a salad, and two snacks - fruit and a protein) and cook most breakfasts. I don't like being unsure of my next meal! And I can't leave my pharmacy (no lunch break), so I can't buy lunch. We do eat two meals a week not homemade - one takeout, one out to eat. But those are treats I'm not ready to give up.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-18686289334455532092014-03-12T15:47:38.970-07:002014-03-12T15:47:38.970-07:00I am definitely linking to this in next month'...I am definitely linking to this in next month's blog post about my goals, including my "cook more stuff" one. But I think a key is to never waste the wine. :-)Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289344501168317316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-76176072044437277432014-03-12T14:15:38.078-07:002014-03-12T14:15:38.078-07:00When it comes down to it I think that there's ...When it comes down to it I think that there's always enough time to cook. It doesn't have to take forever. It's just a matter of being prepared. And it makes the times that you do have take away so much more special and fun.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-45028725107844530122014-03-12T10:27:37.476-07:002014-03-12T10:27:37.476-07:00Wow... that looks really good! I need to make that...Wow... that looks really good! I need to make that lentil salad! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037622977504167582noreply@blogger.com