Studying....

I've been studying for my RN exam...which is in 4 days...so I haven't been cooking very much. Mostly a lot of quick throw-togethers or meals made from leftovers.

I made a Trinidad style stew chicken the other day. Oil, onions and garlic fried up in a big pot, throw the chicken in and fry it up a little, throw in some soya sauce (just a little for colour), some black pepper and water enough to cover the chicken. Let it cook down on a medium heat until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and there is enough water left for a little gravy. May have to add more water during cooking if it dries out. Serve on rice with side of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers!

I made that from watching my parents cook at home! My fiance said that he was happy I could make a variety of things. I take that as a compliment!

lol...so that lasted through 2 dinners :P Leftovers are awesome!

Tonight I cooked fast-fry steaks that I found at the grocery ($1.86 for 2), marinated with salt, pepper and a tiny bit of butter. Fried up on the pan and served with boiled potatoes and corn on the cob. In essence, it was quite a yummy dinner.

Tomorrow (Today-Saturday), I am going to Carassauga with my best friend and our sisters. Gonna be a girls day. Best part is that Carassauga (www.carassauga.ca) is held in Mississauga every year and there are about 80 pavillions at local community centres and arenas. Each pavillion hosts a different country from around the world where you can sample the foods, enjoy the culture and music, and meet all of the interesting vendors who try to sell you ornaments and items from their respected countries. It's so much fun but to be perfectly honest, Shawna and I have been going every year for the food!!

We have been looking forward to it for ages!! It's kinda our thing :P

I'm sure I'll have lots to tell!! Until next time, have a yummy tummy!!

Do you really need a reason?

So I decided to start this blog because I was talking to a good friend and it seemed like the thing to do. We all have facebook...well the vast majority of us, and I seem to be posting the dinners I love on there more often than not. My fiance is a lucky guy. I love to cook, and he loves to try everything I make. He gives constructive feedback which is good....most of the time...and I'm glad. Cooking is my vice. I find there is always something that calms me down and makes all the other stress feelings go away when I start mixing herbs and spices together.

I made yorkshire pudding for the first time two days ago. I saw it being made on Fixing Dinner on Global and so I though, hmmm...i made roast the night before with an amazing gravy....so why not make the Yorkshire pudding to go with leftovers tonight. Needless to say, it was a hit :)

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Easy Yorkshire Pudding

• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups 1 % milk (325 mL)
• 1/2 cup flour (125 mL)
• Pinch salt
• Canola oil

1. Make Yorkshire Pudding by first preheating oven to 425 F (220 C).

2. Beat the egg in a medium bowl until slightly frothy. Whisk in milk until blended. Whisk in flour and salt. Let stand in fridge. Set timer for 25 minutes.

3. Place a drop of oil in each muffin tin (12 in total). Place in oven for a few minutes or until slightly smoking. Remove and immediately pour approx 1 tbsp of batter in each. Return to oven uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

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I made tacos last night. Heads up, the Old El Paso taco mix tastes better than the President's Choice one. The PC brand is much stronger....it works for 60 cents cheaper...but honestly, I'd rather spend the extra 60 cents for the Old El Paso brand once I start working at my new full-time job in June.

Anyway, I have laundry to do, as well as studying for the CRNE, and then I'm going away for the May long weekend! I may or may not blog, depending on what goes down. Until we meet again, have a yummy tummy!!

Miche