1.The list of ingredients either needs to be short or consist mostly of things I already have in the kitchen.
2. The instructions also need to be minimal and consist of words and techniques I either already know or I can google in order to find a video demonstration.
If simple is in the recipe title, even better. When thinking about dinner on this lovely Columbus Day, off from work, simple was about all that I was in the mood for. Lucky for me, I quickly found two recipes that were called "simple" and I also had all of the ingredients on hand.
Simple Spaghetti Squash
Recipe from Clean Food
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 spaghetti squash
cooking spray
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1. *Cut your squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash, cut side down, in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until the squash is soft.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes.
3. Once the squash is done, use a fork to remove the squash from it's skin. Stir the shredded squash into the oil mixture.
*When Arnauld is home, I usually request his assistance in cutting squash in half-it's just easier. However, I recently read about a strategy that makes this job easier. Tonight I tried microwaving the whole squash for 3 minutes before cutting it in half. The task was a lot easier this way. Who needs muscles?
Simple Scallops
Recipe from Cooking Light
Ingredients
1/2 lb scallops
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup white wine
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
Method
1. Toss the scallops with marjoram and salt.
2. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the scallops and cook, 3 minutes per side. Remove the scallops from the skillet.
3. Add the wine and balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Whisk together until the liquids begin to thicken. Stir the scallops back in and coat them with the sauce before serving.
YUMMMMMMMM!!!!!
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