Served With Rice
The food diary of a time-poor salaryman. Nutrition conscious, and meal prep friendly.
Category: Weekend
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Cantonese Chestnut Chicken and Shiitake Stew
A family favourite recipe for a Cantonese-style stew. Chestnuts bring sweetness to balance the savoury flavours, and the sauce is divine for spooning over white rice.
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Freezer Friendly Cottage Pie for Meal Prep
This recipe scales up very well. Make a huge batch and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Also includes a recipe for making your own Worcestershire sauce.
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Low Carb Date Night – Steak on Parmesan Pumpkin Purée
Save the carbs for dessert! Here’s a macro-friendly special occasion dinner that is light on calories without sacrificing on taste.
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Make Ahead Leek and Potato Soup
Save on stress for your special occasion meals by choosing courses that can be cooked in advance, like this easy blender leek and potato soup.
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Macro-Friendly Filipino Stew: Pork Shoulder Adobo
A saucy and savory pork shoulder stew that is great for meal prep, and freezer friendly. Take advantage of the opportunity to make some ramen eggs while you’re at it.
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Taco Beef and Sweet Potatoes for Meal Prep
Bold, savoury flavours are the perfect pairing for the rustic and filling sweetness of sweet potatoes. Take advantage of the oven to make a lot of good, hearty food in one go.
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Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
An American classic comfort meal that I never tried, until now. Plus bonus recipes for tuna patties and stir fried cabbage to make it a more nutritionally complete meal.
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Loaded Avocado Toast and Japanese Egg Salad
A classic brunch with some extra hacks – some that work, some that don’t, plus a deceptively simple recipe for an egg salad that is fit for a king.
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Old Bay Roasted Sweet Potatoes for Meal Prep
Sweet potatoes deserve more attention. Let them be the star of the show, by roasting them with some Old Bay. Also included: a sous vide experiment that did not go as planned.
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Bananas Foster Crepe Bites
Home cooking skills allow you to upcycle leftovers, and create delicious meals that also save you money. Here’s an example of how crepes from a night out get a second life as dessert.
My spirit animal is a dinosaur
I guess it would be an Oryzasaurus
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