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Spaghetti Bolognese.
Not long ago, I finished cooking some lamb meatballs.
I couldn’t sleep, so I ended up making them in the middle of the night, nothing unusual for me, I often cook at that time
They’re for lunch. They actually hold up really well, even when made in advance, and they’re one of those meals that taste even better after a while.
I’m planning to make wraps with them. What I put in will depend on what I feel like at the time. Either way, there are plenty of options.
I couldn’t sleep, so I ended up making them in the middle of the night, nothing unusual for me, I often cook at that time
They’re for lunch. They actually hold up really well, even when made in advance, and they’re one of those meals that taste even better after a while.
I’m planning to make wraps with them. What I put in will depend on what I feel like at the time. Either way, there are plenty of options.
Sounds good! I've never thought of making wraps with meatballs; do you cut them in half??Not long ago, I finished cooking some lamb meatballs.
I couldn’t sleep, so I ended up making them in the middle of the night, nothing unusual for me, I often cook at that time
They’re for lunch. They actually hold up really well, even when made in advance, and they’re one of those meals that taste even better after a while.
I’m planning to make wraps with them. What I put in will depend on what I feel like at the time. Either way, there are plenty of options.
When you do make them, be sure to let us know what goes into these wraps along with the meatballs.
I don’t cut the meatballs in half, maybe only if I need a little more, but another whole meatball would be too much to fit.
If needed, then I’ll cut one in half.And yes, it goes well as a wrap. You can use any flatbread, all work, but in my opinion, the very thin ones or those that taste like filo or are too flaky will be harder to use. So the best to use would be flatbreads like pita, naan, bazlama, Lebanese bread, etc., as they have more of a bread taste and hold better since they’re not thin or flaky.
Went simple. I made two versions of wraps. Mine with fresh rocket, meatballs, some cubed tomatoes(with the soft middle part removed), and a touch of sriracha sauce.When you do make them, be sure to let us know what goes into these wraps along with the meatballs.
My son’s had rocket, crispy fries, meatballs, cubed tomatoes also, and a dollop of yoghurt sprinkled with cayenne pepper.
That definitely sounds different! & I had to look up "rocket" ..."fresh, tart, bitter, and peppery flavor" sounds interesting too; I've never seen that in markets or stores here. When you make these meatball wraps again, or have any in your "files", please send a picture.I don’t cut the meatballs in half, maybe only if I need a little more, but another whole meatball would be too much to fit.
And yes, it goes well as a wrap. You can use any flatbread, all work, but in my opinion, the very thin ones or those that taste like filo or are too flaky will be harder to use. So the best to use would be flatbreads like pita, naan, bazlama, Lebanese bread, etc., as they have more of a bread taste and hold better since they’re not thin or flaky.
Went simple. I made two versions of wraps. Mine with fresh rocket, meatballs, some cubed tomatoes(with the soft middle part removed), and a touch of sriracha sauce.
My son’s had rocket, crispy fries, meatballs, cubed tomatoes also, and a dollop of yoghurt sprinkled with cayenne pepper.
Pizza 😁
This was the last thing I cooked.............well, some of it...
I was going to cook some chicken breast but ended up making pork instead. Anyway, I’m trying to go for healthier food these days. I do eat pretty healthy already and have plenty of veggies, but now I’m trying to add more of the ones I don’t eat as often, same with salads, just switching things up a bit.
Okay, the pork not very healthy, it had quite a bit of fat .... but the rest of the plate definitely was.
For anyone wondering, there is pork on the plate, along with a kale salad that included mandarin, carrot, yellow pepper, walnuts, lemon juice, and olive oil , and yes, kale too.
Also a bit of roasted fennel on the plate, and some avocado.
Okay, the pork not very healthy, it had quite a bit of fat .... but the rest of the plate definitely was.
For anyone wondering, there is pork on the plate, along with a kale salad that included mandarin, carrot, yellow pepper, walnuts, lemon juice, and olive oil , and yes, kale too.
Also a bit of roasted fennel on the plate, and some avocado.
Generally speaking, I think that pork is a healthy meat; but; I was thinking that looks like pork belly.
Yes, you're right, it is pork belly, my favourite!Generally speaking, I think that pork is a healthy meat; but; I was thinking that looks like pork belly.
Though this batch wasn’t the best.Most people hate fat and try to get meat without it, thinking it’s too unhealthy. For me, I love it, it’s one of the reasons I like pork belly.
If you eat healthy enough overall, then a bit of fat on the meat is actually good too (that’s what I like to believe, haha).
I made a simple seafood salad. I usually add pasta as well, but it would’ve been way too much, so I skipped it this time.
I had some seafood in the freezer for a while, so I figured it was time to use it. I was not too happy with the prawns (shrimp), they were the small, pre-cooked, peeled kind, and they never have the best flavour… but that’s what I had. Oh well, better than nothing. I also realised I didn’t have any spring onion(green onion), but overall it still turned out pretty good. I also made some rice pudding. It has been ages since I last made it. I did not take a photo of it this time, so I am just using a picture from another time.
I had some seafood in the freezer for a while, so I figured it was time to use it. I was not too happy with the prawns (shrimp), they were the small, pre-cooked, peeled kind, and they never have the best flavour… but that’s what I had. Oh well, better than nothing. I also realised I didn’t have any spring onion(green onion), but overall it still turned out pretty good. I also made some rice pudding. It has been ages since I last made it. I did not take a photo of it this time, so I am just using a picture from another time.
Lamb shanks, that is what I made last.
I had been planning to do them with a nice red wine sauce, but I got a bit lazy
so I just roasted them with some herbs and garlic instead. It was an easy option.
I had been planning to do them with a nice red wine sauce, but I got a bit lazy
so I just roasted them with some herbs and garlic instead. It was an easy option.
