I don't think I have to tell you that as a Chef, devising recipes that are prepared with canned anything or, heaven-forbid a microwave, is akin to fingernails on a blackboard. That said, there are those of us that don't always have the time, or the inclination to labor over a stove every day.
Sooooo, I will be assisting those dear souls that work outside the home, by posting a few unique, really easy, or adaptable to FAST and TASTY meals...
Microwave Lamb Curry
1) In a microwave-safe baking dish lay out in single layer cubed lamb. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and toss, continue to microwave for another 5 minutes, or until done. Remove and drain. Set aside.
2) In another microwave-safe baking dish combine chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, chopped celery, and cored, sliced apple. Microwave on HIGH, covered, for 4 minutes.
3) Stir in curry, salt, cayenne pepper, and flour. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring once, or until the mixture thickens.
4) Stir in cooked, diced lamb and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Serve over the cooked rice. (or with steamed cauliflower*, drizzled with a touch of balsamic vinegar)
* I'll belabor the virtues of cauliflower on a separate post.. LOL
Well we just about cover everything.
With the average cost for a Nursing Home per day reaching $188.00, there is a better way
when we get old & feeble. I have ascertained that I can get a nice room
at the Holiday Inn for around $65.00; that leaves $123.00 a day for beer, food (room service), laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.
They have a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, washer, dryer, etc.
Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. Super 8 is somewhat more economical and they have a free breakfast, though you usually have to walk next door for lunch and dinner.
There may be a bit of a wait to get that first floor room, but that's OK, it takes months to get into decent nursing homes. There is the senior bus, the handicap bus (if you fake a decent limp), a church bus or van, cabs, and even a regular bus.
For a change of lunch take the airport bus and eat at one of the fast food cafe's there. The Inn has security, and if someone sees you drop over, they will call an ambulance.
And should you break a hip, the American way is to sue! What more can you ask for? As a bonus, they all have AARP and other Senior discounts. So, when I reach the Golden Age, help me keep my grin. Just check my old rickety butt into the nearest Holiday Inn!