Tomato Rice With Egg for Lunch

Another episode of cooking by just riffing with what I find around the house.

We had some fresh medium-sized tomatoes, so I cored, seeded, and diced one. Then, I added some salt and pepper, and sautéed the pulp down in some olive oil. Two cloves of minced garlic were mixed in and softened up. The pan was deglazed with white wine. In the rice cooker, I cooked up some Carolina gold rice. The tomato sauce and rice were mixed in a rice bowl. I had (poorly) poached an egg, with which I topped the mix. Then, a drizzle of olive oil, and basil. Very tasty!

Tomato Lunch

Sorry, but no photos. I had a pretty carby breakfast, so I opted for a veggie lunch. I cut up a big fresh tomato into big chunks. I made a dressing from 3 tbsp. chili oil, 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dash of Mrs. Dash -- all shook up. Delicious with soft challah and unsweetened iced tea. (P.S. I brought the Taiwanese chili oil back from Hong Kong.)

Father's Day Luncheon

I used our Weber kettle and charcoal to grill a Father's Day luncheon for my wife, mother-in-law and me. (Our sons are in Tennessee, Texas, and California, but they called and sent cards.) 

Greek lamb chops, yellow squash, corn, onion, & tomato.

Soup's On

Beef-flavored ramen soup with kimchi, carrots, tomato, and cilantro added, plus an egg poached on top.

Coddled Egg & Salad

Coddled Egg Over Kalamata Tapenade with Pea Sprout & Tomato Salad and a Cup of English Breakfast Tea

Curry Beans & Brown Rice

My wife is at a class tonight. So, I made a light beans & rice supper-for-one. I mixed Heinz curry beans with brown basmati rice topped with sliced grape tomatoes and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I had pita on the side and a nice glass of skim milk. Aren't you jealous?