I really do not like the amount of time it takes to prepare everything and then to actually cook it. I have a test next Saturday and I'm feeling a little drained from all the work put into making next week's meals.
I went to the meat counter for the first time today and bought half a piece of pork tenderloin. I used it in this soup that I make with bok choy, carrots, and dried dates, and then boiled it overall for 2 hours. I took the pork out after an hour of boiling and then used chopsticks to shred it. With olive oil, salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, some cinnamon, paprika, and oregano, I mixed it all up. Usually, rosemary would be a better choice over oregano, but I don't have any. I also don't have an smoked flavor powder so it doesn't taste the way my mom's usually does. It goes well with white rice so it should be good. If I run out of greens, I can just boil some for 10 minutes and be done with it next week.
I also defrosted some chicken tenderloin -- which is more expensive than chicken breasts, but it defrosts quicker and tastes juicier -- and then cut it into pieces to marinate and then stir-fry with snow peas and onions. I added one of those Safeway containers of butternut soup with two chunks (next time I should only use one) of mild curry and half a can of coconut milk. It came out alright. I think next time I should put some potatoes in there.
I need to figure out a dish to make with tomatoes. What can I make with tomatoes... ... Tomato beef? Hm... this dish sounds kind of good. I need to buy some thyme and basil though:
Tangy Chicken Dish With Tomatoes & Herbs
I should try it out. I have pasta, chicken, and just about all ingredients except for garlic, basil, and thyme. Maybe on a day when I'm not studying for tests or taking tests.
Next weekend is going to be expensive. I need to be prepared to spend a lot on parking for when I go take the test next week =_= *sigh*
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