It's dinner time, again

Leftover chicken, fried rice

no egg. I have no eggs. Just one cup or so of spicy chicken and fresh red peppers. I won't even think of adding zuchinni today. Just no.


Ingredients

  1 T oil
   1/2 onion                     finely diced
  1/2 celery stick            finely diced
  1 carrot                        peeled and diced
  1 small red pepper    finely diced
  1 garlic cloves             minced
  1/2  cup frozen peas

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

stuffed speghetti sauce

This stuffed spaghetti squash dish with tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese is perfect for a light and tasty vegetarian dinner. The crispy bread crumbs on top are delicious and add some crunch.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins |  Total Time: 55 mins | Servings: 2

lazy leftovers

Cast iron can absolutely handle this, and adding a little liquid will give you the best of both worlds: gentle cooking without drying out, and a bit of pan sauce at the end.


🍳 Cast Iron Nuoc Cham Chicken (Semi-Hands-Off)

Ingredients

chicken pieces Nuoc Cham (or similar) bok choy ( or other greens)

What to do

  1. Preheat pan: Medium-high, add a thin film of neutral oil.

  2. Quick sear: Lay your marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Let them get a little colour (1–2 min per side).

Korean-Flare Basmati Rice

To accompany bok choy and salmon

🍚 Korean-Flare Basmati Rice (1–2 servings)

Ingredients

  • ½–¾ cup basmati rice (dry, uncooked)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (for ½ cup rice) or 1½ cups broth (for ¾ cup rice)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (plus more to drizzle)
  • ½ tsp soy sauce (optional, adds umami + saltiness)
  • Pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove fresh garlic, minced
  • Sprinkle of black pepper
  • Garnish: sliced green onion, sesame s

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