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Originally Posted by bjones6416
Okay, beppe, I have a head of red cabbage that I need to do something with for Sunday lunch today. Something very simple. I also have available some broccolli, some new potatoes, some peaches, some apples. Some uncooked rice, and some uncooked lentils. What would YOU do? I need inspiration, and I like your simple combinations.  |
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Red Cabbage, probably the last one. I have one in the fridge and I will make a sour thing with apples inside to keep. Frozen in plastic cups for later enjoyment, that's my plan for it.
Broccoli, steamed just a minimum, squashed a bit and then seasoned in a pan on very gentle heat with a little cream, seasoned by a touch of lemon juice, a bit of hot pepper, few drops of fish sauce. That would be a nice accompaniement to anything, meat, fish, cheese, whatever.
Or pasta with broccoli. Cook together maccheroni and broccoli and season with hot oil, a clove of garlic (don't burn it) and hot pepper. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, or fried bread crumbs.
Rice and lentils, that's the standard fare of half the world. There must be a reason for it.
I crush a bit of fennel seeds in the lentils.
I would keep rice and lentils apart in the same dish, and eat it. If you want a third element to contrast ... cubes of raw tomatoes, or missing that, a steamed carrot. On the rice, a line of melted butter.
New potatoes? Butter and parsley.
Peaches. Eat them. Oh peaches, ..., when will they will arrive here.