f u l f i l l m e

( Garlic Pork Roast )

Alterations:
- Didn't brown first
- Used more broth

Notes:
A little dry, but still tasty. Not sure how to remedy the dryness. My theories is that the dryness was caused by either (1) the liquid not covered the meat completely or (2) the cut of meat.

I figured out why the recipe was so spicy last time -- I used 2 whole jalapeños instead of just 2 tablespoons. Whoops! I used less this time and although it didn't hurt as much, it just wasn't spicy enough.

Anyway, click here for the recipe.

This was today's lunch. Quick baked chicken in lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper. Broccoli, raspberry yogurt, and potatoes from my bf's dad. Aside from the potatoes, it looks suspiciously like a Mr. Bento lunch I posted a few days ago. But it's different, I swear!

( in a Lock & Lock )


I hope posting this much in one day isn't obnoxious! This doesn't happen much, so that's my justification ~_^

Anyway, considering the restricted lighting conditions, I'd have to say these pictures turned out better than I would have thought. The crab cakes were very spicy, so if you don't like or can't handle spicy food, I wouldn't suggest this. If you're a sucker for spicy, this is for you. Nowadays I have to go overboard with adding hot sauce or jalapeños to be able to taste the spiciness, but I didn't alter anything in the crab cakes and they came out super hot.

( Baked Crab Cakes with Avocado Mousse )

Alterations:
Crab Cakes
- Added tenkasu, leftover from making takoyaki
- Did not mix olive oil and panko, just sprinkled panko before baking
- Refrigerated cakes for about 8 hours before baking

Avocado Mousse
- Used Cool Whip instead of heavy whipping cream

( in bento form )

( Chicken Kiev )

I forgot how nice it is to have the proper lighting.

Garlic broccoli, crab cakes and potatoes.

( pair of bento )


Here is the site I got the recipe from.
( Crab Cakes Recipe )

Alterations:
- Used canned crab instead of fresh (grocery store I went to didn't have fresh crab
- Premade bread crumbs instead of fresh
- Wheat bread instead of white

No recipe; I just winged it. Garlic and jalapeños in the ground beef, salsa as a topping.

Tonight my boyfriend bought and cooked Alaskan crab for us and I made garlic cheesy potatoes.

( Microwave Crab legs with ghee with pics )
Alterations:
- Legs instead of claws

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To the right is my new 2-tier bento box (here for a pic of it open). It arrived in the mail from Canada (eBay seller gatchaman) while I was away. It's considerably bigger than I expected, which is good. And it says "Cookies" all over it, which is even better ^_^

But the bottom has confusing instructions on it:

1. Do not put this lunch box lid into microwave oven.
2. Do not put this lunch box into oven or place near the fire.
3. This lunch box is for food reheating. Make sure to allow space for vapour to escape easily.
4. Temperature range: +120°C - -20°C

This is confusing because it sounds like it's microwave safe, but the numbers don't match any of my other microwave safe bento boxes... Any ideas on that?

My sister and her fiance came over for dinner. During which my brother stated, "You should open a philly cheese steak restaurant."

^_^

My boyfriend cooked the fries this time, and I used pepper jack cheese, but I forgot the mayonnaise my brother requested last time. Doh!

Click here for the recipe.

Home-made fries and philly cheese steak deliciousness.

Not pictured: philly cheese steak in Mr B for my brother's lunch tomorrow.

( Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches )

Alterations:
Instead of frying everything separately, I threw all the veggies into my chopper and sautéed them that way. I also used roast beef instead of ribeye and I chose provolone for the cheese. I also added a couple jalapeños. My brother suggested pepper jack, so I'm going to try that Thursday, when I cook this for my brother, sister, fiance, my bf and me.

Potatoes topped with garlic, cheese and bacon. I just wanted something quick, easy and tasty during my study break. This definitely hit the spot!

My makeshift I-have-an-unexpected-project-due-tomorrow.

( Cheesy Garlic Potatoes )

( Stuffed Red Peppers )