Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Great leftover idea

I didn't photograph it, because it sort of looks like the dog's dinner (if you're unfamiliar with that phrase, think on this: dogs are notorious for "re-enjoying" their meals) but it was delicious, fast and easy. (I always resent that holiday mode doesn't extend to those who have to cook all the meals.)

We had leftovers from christmas dinner and after boxing day the kids' delight was starting to turn to grimaces as they saw the chicken being hauled out for a third time. So I got a bottle of Sherwood's Masala and dumped it on top of the deboned chicken, mixed it in with all the leftover vegetables in a large frying pan and simmered it for twenty minutes. Ha! The kids didn't know what they were eating - actually they did and still enjoyed it. Even the youngest, who is more sensitive to spice heat, gobbled it up and had seconds.

Because a bunch of us are sick, the spicings (and chicken and garlic) helped with our colds. On the side we had super-fresh whole wheat dinner rolls from a local bakery. (Greek Bakery, in Richmond - good breads & rolls, very fresh.)