I modified and combined a couple of different loaf recipes and came up with this: Chocolate Apple Loaf. The apple keeps it moist, while still retaining that sturdy loaf quality, suitable for afternoon tea or coffee. I topped it with vanilla yogurt and Cool Whip. Since quickbreads freeze well, I sliced it up and stored it away in the freezer for quick snacks.
Supper tonight was genuine Japanese home cooking fare. This dish is called Niku-jaga, literally 'meat and potatoes'. The Japanese often say that when they eat this meal, they think of their mother. It consists of either pork or beef, potatoes, konnyaku and carrot. Now, there are as many Niku-jaga recipes as there are mothers in Japan. Every home cook has their own recipe, but they will all have meat and potatoes in it. Some people add green peas. I usually do, but I forgot ^_^; All the items are simmered in water, sugar (brown), soy sauce, sake and mirin. It is slightly sweet, slightly salty and altogether comforting. Mustard is a nice condiment for eating it with.
This is a clear soup with beet leaves in it. Just delicious!
So simple, so good. These are the stems off of the beet leaves. I sauted them in butter, then added salt and pepper. That's it! I couldn't stop eating them as I was cooking. My mom says vinegar is also a nice addition to it.
Now I'm stuffed...time for a nap...-_-zzzz
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