Resetting things and no pictures

 I've changed the theme and the layout a bit on the blog if things look funky, let me know as it is set to a medium computer screen. I have also realized I don't have as many unique recipes as I thought. What I have done though is write down some good basic dishes that most anyone can do. This will be for future reference for family and friends. I haven't been taking as many pictures of my cooking as before because of several factors, one being I am too busy trying to cook to take the selfish time out to take a picture. 

Cooking is a relatively fast paced situation and when you have a small space and area to use, it gets even more hectic to try and prep things in a timely fashion. 

We had beef teriyaki stir fry today, I was cooking on autopilot I think because it turned out delicious. Used left over seasoned rice, aka teriyaki rice, mixed in with a single serving of white rice. Just enough of both for seconds for two people. No pictures... see reason above.

Haven't gone shopping yet but that will be happening either tomorrow or Monday, there are a few things on my list that I want to cook this coming month that is not everyday simple sort of things. I want to tackle lasagna. That's a little extra cost for the real cheeses I need to buy, not talking about the videos everyone seems to show where they mix egg and ricotta together. Oh no my friend, this is my mom's recipe and I have posted about it before. I think the noodles I bought a few months ago are the 'oven ready' type but I still don't trust them, even if the America's Test Kitchen says it's good to go.

Right now I have two pounds of hamburger that is thawed and absolutely need to use it tomorrow. Actually, I just might cook it up tonight with appropriate seasoning... put it in a container to save time on the lasagna. BINGO! Time saver right there. Cooked meat lasts longer than raw meat in the fridge.

 

 

Fresh Roma tomatoes and Romaine lettuce in my garden growing fantastic! Both should be ready for harvest in another few weeks. I am not sure if I will have the energy and time to try and make my own sauce from the tomatoes but will post it here if I do. Tucked in between the Romaine are two Jalapeño plants and there are four bell pepper seedlings that are much too young to be even close to getting flowers let alone fruit. The lettuce will be ready before the end of June and the tomatoes not far behind that. 

Oh, I made another excellent batch of macaroni salad and am looking to try the 'Elote Macaroni Salad' recipe I have saved on my computer. 

 

Many good meals and warm summer days ahead!