Someone asked once, a long long time ago (like a few weeks), whether I cook or not.
The answer is yes and no.
To me, saying "I cook" denotes a pattern, a regular occurrence. Which it is not. Also, to say "I cook" indicates recipes, and ingredients, that result in prepared "dishes". These are rare.
What I do cook, rather, are separate foods, which I often combine post-stove top. Like tonight: I sautéed some tofu in olive oil and soy sauce, boiled some quinoa, and steamed/simmered some collard greens with olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
My cooking is pretty simple. Usually because of lack of time, necessary ingredients, and confidence in my multi-tasking culinary abilities. Thus, I tend toward things that you put in a pot on the stove and let sit and there you go: food.
But honestly, I'd like to get more complicated. I'd like to learn how to cook things that involve lots of spices and ingredients, things like the Indian dishes my vegan friend Ashley makes. Savory things.
Before that happens, I need to find someone to cook for. Because currently my only client is lazy and hates doing dishes.
Cook for me! I'm the laziest cook ever. I've had full meals that were literally cookies because I couldn't be bothered to turn on the oven or the burners on the stove.
ReplyDeleteAn easy meal is often a chicken that has been soaked in a marinate and allowed to sit overnight. You just sprinkle some herbs over it, pop it in the oven and make the sides as it cooks. Delicious. Make enough for leftovers and you don't have to worry about cooking for another couple of days.
I wonder how healthy marinated chicken is, though.