What’s for dinner?

Today I made myself a little random noodle soup for dinner, with chicken, wild mushrooms, fresh ginger slices, and some basil leaves. 

After my obsession with Chinese dramas lately, I have to make for myself (myself only, because my family is not into it) at least something resembling Chinese food once in a while, though I can't help lending a Mediterranean flavour in (almost) everything I cook (hence the basil - I know, I know, I should probably use something with a milder flavour instead, like parsley or coriander, or something with more depth, like spinach, but I was in a hurry, and the flowerpot was in front of me, lol).

In this case, the chicken was leftover from the one we grilled for lunch, the noodles were the quick cooking variety, and I used just a slice of store bought chicken stock - but surprise! it was delicious!! The broth was clear, aromatic, and fresh, the ingredients really complemented each other, and it was both very appetizing and very pleasing to the eye! And relatively healthy and fat free. 

Maybe the big secret was the wild mushrooms (my father brings them home, cleans them, slices them, grills them a little with just salt, pepper, oregano and thyme, that we then store for later use - do not try this at home, unless you really know what you're doing!). As for spices and aromatics, just a dash of soya sauce, some drops of Tabasco, and that's it - the basil leaves, the delicious fresh & spicy ginger, and the previously marinated chicken do the job.

 mengosteen:

Today was the-leftover-wonton soup day. 

It's one of my favourite dishes, you should try them if you never ate them. There's no need to follow any recipe, just use your leftover food as filling. Wonton wrappings are a little tricky - I always make them by hand but they are a pain the the a55 to make, so you might want to buy ready to use wrappers at your Asian Grocery Store. 

I have used wonton wrappers to make dumplings with before and even ravioli.  I’m sure somewhere someone is clutching their pearls.   You are my hero for making them from scratch!

@Schmetterling at least no one was hurt! I am here laughing at your story because it could’ve happened to me. Kind of reminds me of A Christmas Story where the dogs ate the entire turkey. LOL 

Today I decided to make a Madras curry with rice and for dessert I had one of the small lemon cheesecakes for my family members earlier in the week.

 (thought I would post after the very appreciated plug)

 Schmetterling:

Thank you! :)

It looks like you have quite the cooking drama list to dig into.  Have fun!

I know its going to be a lovely to try them out! Maybe I'll get some dinner inspiration in the process

@Schmetterling  the 'a christmas story' house is just 30 minutes east of me :)

currently picking apart raspberry 'brick'. i buy two little plastic bins (6 ounces) when on special twofer pricing too good to pass up. rinse well then into freezer

today (well technically yesterday. now 1am-ish) leftovers of butternut squash noodled, brown rice, butternut squash baby food pouch to add moisture, ginger and chicken breast

i eat inexpensively and not often. almost always have in house: brown rice (instant-ish), cumin, garlic, ginger, frozen burger 'pucks', canned chicken breast, baby food pouches - butternut squash, pea, sweet potato for sauces

might sound odd but two pouches equal a cup. add to cup of brown rice ... done

probably grilling down some burger 'pucks' with garlic and cumin and brown rice. might add lentils left in fridge. kind of like chili i guess? for tuesday

 eightocci:

hard boiled 6 eggs promptly ate 4 then wondered on my headache duh

am i an odd one for liking them when yolk still warm?

Hard boiled eggs are not that bad for you (as long as you don't overdo it on the quantity), on the contrary, they're pure protein! Together with some salad, topped with virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar, and rustic whole grain bread, they are a bliss!! Even better if they're free range eggs. 

As for liking them more when the yolk is still worm... who wouldn't? :)