Come Taste Life (Food, Part III)

By Silver Blue

It’s time again for a tease TASTE of life. Easy to make food that’s suited to the way I live. I don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen, nor do I have hours (and massive budgets) for food stylists, perfect settings, etc.

What’s easier and tastier than a burger? How about a Spicy Chicken Burger, topped with homemade salsa?

accompanied with a salad, it makes for a great meal. Something a bit more substantial would be a beef roast with potato kugel (made from very finely grated potatoes). My mom was a fan of this one:

Though I guess if you wanted to be a bit more traditional (and Irish, some say), you could go for Corned Beef and Root Vegetables:

Hope you’re not counting the sodium grams, because they’re everywhere. Of course, they’re also in ham, and since that’s a favourite at Easter, being a people pleaser…

I will admit that there are few things tastier than a ham, slow roasted in your own oven and cut into thick slices. Perhaps you’re in a soup mood? How about Beef Barley with sauteed mushrooms?

Perfect on a cold day. One of my favourites, actually. Then, there’s sauteed shrimp with roasted veggies and brown rice…

(the sauce on the rice are the juices from the sauteed shrimp (almost a scampi type sauce). Before you ask, yes, I do go and buy “one off” plates, place mats, etc. for photographing purposes. 🙂

Healthier than the deep fried “rib tip” that you get from the local Chinese Takeway, here is a low simmered version atop brown rice and roasted asparagus. What’s not to like?

Here’s a wonderful fare. A Mediterranean Pasta, with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, onions, Kalamata olives, sauteed mushrooms and garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. You’ll never miss the meat in this dish!

There are carnivore options, however, with this chicken and sausage bake, roasted potatoes and garlic, and steamed broccoli. The government’s “food plate/pyramid” aside (I never subscribe to anything they say after they tell me that I, at my current weight, am borderline “obese” (I have a 34/35″ waist, and clock in at 207.5 lbs, on a 6′ frame – that’s obese? They say an optimal weight for me is 162.5, and that, my friends, isn’t happening.), this is a well rounded meal.

But… I have a sweet tooth (as most of us do) and look forward to dessert. Boiled custard with blueberries takes the cake on this go round:

Pretty enough for company, somewhat enough to share, and more than enough to satisfy my craving.

Silver Blue…come on lunchtime!

Published by Silver Blue in asparagus, chicken, corned beef, custard, kugel, mushrooms, rib tip, rice, roast beef, sausage, shrimp, soup