Vegetarian Brunch

Fail fail fail, I just can't seem to get the hang of poached eggs, am seriously contemplating on getting one of those kitchen gadgets/device that makes the job so much easier. Tempting tempting tempting, but no, cannot! Promised Mami that as part of Bloctober, no buying of random kitchen utensils. uuuugh.

Yup that's right, I'm doing Bloctober, another Hangover-free month! It's only been 1 week so far.

So this morning with Mr ShyGuy and DirtyWrestler around, I wanted to make a hearty breakfast for us all. Good thing there was haloumi in the fridge, it's been described as Steak for vegetarians. heh and I couldn't agree more. I made some garlic mushrooms and roasted tomatoes to with with it all. But unfortunately I just couldn't poach the eggs and Mr ShyGuy had to help me out.

Everything Spaghetti Marinara

I couldn't really decide what I wanted for dinner tonight, so I just rummaged through my pantry, fridge and freezer and see what I could come up with.

There was less-than-half a package of pasta left lying in the bottom of my cupboard looking very sad, and I really can't say how long it's been there for (less than 3 months though). So pasta it was.

I had some canned tomatoes, light cream and pesto on hand...so instead choosing 1 type of sauce, I'll just add everything together! So much less thinking. It turned out really well actually, my other taster said it was great and will be having some for lunch tomorrow. So Yay! Go me and my non-thinking, impulsive cooking.

Everything Spaghetti Marinara

Ingredients

• Pasta
• Onion
• Garlic
• Tomato
• Mushroom
• Frozen Peas
• Frozen Seafood Mix
• Chilli flakes/ powder
• Mixed Herbs
• Can of Diced Tomato
• Pesto Paste
• Light Cream
• Salt & Pepper

Cooking in October

So..technically my flatmate was the one who made dinner and I did the minimal-est effort of tossing the salad together...but I did get my hands dirty....so it still counts right?

After nearly a whole week of meatless meals coz Mr ShyGuy is uberly PC etc and doesn't consume animals.....*sigh* yes, it's been this constant thing I have nagging nagging, but I have a feeling I'll convince him to convert back to carnivorousness (how can this be a word?) yet.

I nearly sang for joy when Red Meat was on the menu :) and I didn't have to lift a finger! Wooohoo. The crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic just went so well with the balsamic glazed lamb while I made a Pearish Greek Salad.

Pearish Greek Salad

Ingredients Directions

• Salad Leaves - Toss everything together !
• Pear
• Fetta Cheese
• Olives
• Cheery Tomatoes
• Walnut bits
• Cucumber
• Balsamic Vingear
• Olive Oil
• Mixed Herbs