paste-eaters anonymous

Brunswick Stew

Another old cookbook gem; The Farm Journal Cookbook from 1959. One of these days there might be a backyard massacre. And no one likes a lot of fuss.

Fast Food

When it's well past dinner time and my blood sugar has dropped so dangerously low that I may not be held accountable for my actions, I like to have some quick fixes available. Fortunately, I live less than five miles from a Trader Joe's (or The Traitor Joe as we like to say here in Paste-Eater's ville).

Everything in this meal comes from TJ's: 2 cans of Garbanzo Beans, 1 package of Israeli Couscous, 1 jar Curry Simmer Sauce (if you like it spicy--we do), 1/2 bag of frozen peppers, 1/2 bag of frozen peas, Whole Wheat Naan, Olive Oil (not pictured--nothing against it, just forgot it).

Saute peppers in olive oil until they are soft and defrosted. 

Drain and rinse the beans, add them along with the curry sauce and peas. Cover and turn down so it simmers.

Prepare couscous using package directions (do I have to tell you everything?). I suppose to make this "authentic" (but it's from an American supermarket, so how pure can it be) you could use Basmati rice but this is supposed to be fast and I really like Israeli couscous.

Serve with Naan (I use the kind that's with the bread products, not the frozen ones. I think they might be cheaper. Wrap in foil and pop in the oven for a few minutes). Ta-da!