Rain Rain Go Away, What to Eat for Dinner Today?

So spring has pretty much been all rainy here in NYC and today is no exception. It's been a misty day - the kind that makes you real sleepy. I'm not so motivated to figure out what to eat. I've been lucky the last couple of days - went out on Tuesday to  Havana Central for some decent Cuban food and great $4 Sangria. Wednesday I went to Graffiti - which I highly recommend - the truffled strawberries with almonds and pepper ice cream was amazing. They only have 4 tables so it's a good idea to make a reservation. 

So what's a girl to eat? Well, I harkened back to my youth when mom would make omlettes for dinner. Actually, she would make them crepe size (~10-12") and make some frozen veggies. We'd fold the veggies and some cottage cheese up in the crepe and there's dinner!

But today I didn't really feel like making an omlette, so scrambled eggs and toast seemed like an easy alternative. 

Speedy Scrambled Eggs

I like to make my eggs with milk or cream - it adds extra flavor and richness. If you want more fluffy eggs,  add water.

 - 2 eggs

- 3 tbs Butter

- 1 tbs of heavy cream 

- Salt n Pepa

- 1-2 slices bread

- Crumbled Blue Cheese, optional

- Tomato, optional

So hopefully as a single gal you know how to make eggs, if not only for yourself- at least for when you have Company.

- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl

- Add the cream and whisk together

- In a non-stick pan (8" crepe pan) melt 1 tbs of butter

- Pour in the egg mixture and using a fork or whisk, stir the eggs to scramble

- When the eggs are cooked to your liking, plate them

- Put 1-2 tbs butter in the pan

- Put the bread on the pan to heat and soak up the butter

- Put some blue cheese crumbles on top and a couple slices of tomato on the side

- Pour a glass of Chardonnay 

Voila! Bon Apetit!

 

Pizza Pizza!

Remember Little Caesers Pizzeria? I used to love it so much I almost married it. Imagine my surprise to see that it's still in buisiness! Well, now living in New York I have to admit the pizza is better than your standard suburban fare. I've also lived in Chicago and found the classic Chicago style pizza like at Giordano's was just too much - too over the top. The only Deep Dish I like is the infamous DJ duo from D.C.  Not all Chicago pizzeria's are deep dish style - one of my all time favorite pizzerias is Pompei on Taylor St. in Chicago's west side. The pizza is square - Sicilian style;  deee-licious! 

But I digress...even though everyone loves the ubiquitous Italian pie not may people realize how many quick and easy ways there are to make it at home. As a teenager, when Boboli appeared on the scene, I used to make pizza's on Friday nights for dinner. But now as a single, there is no way I am going to eat a whole pizza by myself. Thankfully now-a-days there are a variety of flatbreads, naan, and pita that once can choose from as a pizza base. 

I recently found some wonderful flatbreads in the bread isle at one of the local grocery stores - really great to doctor up with  little extra spices or cheese and pair with a nice salad and glass of wine. 

So after a long week and an hour long swim session I came home on a Friday night to make a quick meal so I can be well fed for the weekend's activities.

Fast Flatbread Pizza

- flatbread (or naan or greek style pita/gyro)

- fresh salsa (from the refrig section, not the store shelf)

- cheese

- olive oil

- hot italian....peppers (optional)

- pile about 2-3 tbs. of the fresh salsa on the bread

- sprinkle with cheese

- drizzle with oil

- bake in the oven about 10-15 min until the cheese is melted and the bread a little crispy

Mangia Mangia!