On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 12:25:44 AM UTC-5, Casa del Sol naciente wrote:

> Right on for creative fast food stretching.
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> If it works it's all good.
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> I've been known to extend a carton of fried rice with leftover ham and eggs.
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> No harm no foul.


Wow, I saw your name and was expecting something negative. What a pleasant surprise. But I know this could be the calm before the storm. I mentioned before, I am a prepper more than a cook. I make lots of things separately then toss together and add spices and so forth at the end.

Tomorrow I will be making another good dish - this one with ingredients all made at home, no fast food stuff.

1 cup bulgar rinsed then covered slightly with water to absorb. It balloons up, no cooking required. Put to fridge in small container.

1 and 1/1 pounds boneless pork chops, thick - broiled and put to fridge in container.

In a large oblong container I place the following washed items - 2 scallions, both green and white. 1 or two raw crowns brocoli. 1 lemon cut in quarters.

1 bag of spinach, kept in it's own bag, in the fridge.

1 large carton cremini mushrooms, in the fridge.

I washed and dried bunch cilantro in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Now, each day I cut up some of the pork into a working bowl, then add a handful of the fluffed up bulgar. I slice some white and green from the scallions into the mix. Then slice some cilantro in. Also a clove of garlic. Then 2 or so of the mushrooms sliced. I add the juice of 1/4 lemon and some olive oil and add salt and pepper and cayenne peoper and stir.

Here's the kicker, sounds odd but it's good, and it's optional. I take a jar of sauerkraut and put about 1 large tablespoon into the mix along with a few shakes of carrowway seeds. I stir everything up and let sit all day in the fridge while I'm out. When I come home I put the stuff on a plate and cover it with a doubled paper towel and put in the microwave for 3 minutes. The meat and bulgar do not overcook, but the raw veggies cook down. I don't think many people would guess all that stuff was not made at the same time. I eat the same thing for 6 straight days, then switch to something else, or make the same meal again if I'm not bored with it. The prepping method is good for many reasons - cost, nutrition, and freshness. Thanks for your post.