Let's cook. And eat.

When you don’t feel like cooking, you make Ramen.  Start with 5 cloves of garlic in a tablespoon of sesame oil. Sauté for a few, then add your veggies - I used sliced mushrooms, carrots, and some bokchoy. Sauté for a minute. Next add a 32 oz  box of Ramen broth. I found mine at Whole Foods I think. Let everything come to a boil. Add any seasonings at this point - soy sauce, pepper etc. Also some cut cilantro and green onions. Cook till the veggies are done - al dente.  When ready to eat add boiled egg and cooked noodles. You can also add some cooked chicken or fish for protein instead of egg.  Top with some more green onions and cilantro. You can never have too much of them.  Pour a hearty portion in a bowl and you have a meal! 

It’s a simple-quick recipe.  https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/asparagus-soup-with-lemon-and-parmesan.html I did not have stock/broth so I used water. And I added cashews for some creaminess. Master S lapped this one up with gusto. 

This particular recipe has come together multiple times in my kitchen. It’s quick and easy - throw ingredients together in the instapot and let it do the magic. https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/instant-pot-or-crockpot-mexican-tortilla-soup/ There was no enchilada sauce this time around so I added some taco seasoning, tomato paste, dried oregano, cumin powder and a tablespoon of white vinegar. It works! Instead of sour cream we used Greek yoghurt. And pita chips instead of tortilla chips. Substitute is the rule of the day sometimes.  Mr S and Master S both enjoyed it. Which is surprising since Mr S is a pseudo vegetarian these days. For him I took out the stew base with veggies before shredding the chicken up. To this stew base, we added tofu - and we had a happy camper. 

I did not even know the name of the dish when my friend Ms. A posted a picture of the dish to our WhatsApp group. And tempted I was - Luckily I had all the ingredients at home. And so the very next day I decided to try it out. According to Wikipedia, it is is a noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served with a variety of contrasting condiments.  My friend had shared the vegetarian recipe for the dish and so that is what I tried.  I will be honest - the prep was a bit extensive for the condiments that go with the dish. But the dish itself came together easily and fast. Pretty much followed the recipe she shared to the tee -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVae1DsHX0 The changes made were: Added canned coconut milk instead of fresh. Used red peppers, carrots, peas and corn. Used regular basil instead of thai basil. This one was a hit with the family.