I am the laziest cook that ever lived. Meaning, if I could actually survive on it, I would eat cookies for every meal (especially if they are delivered right to my door). So, to force myself to eat Real Food, I have to work out crazy strategies. It is like World of Warcraft, except with leftovers. I call it tandem cooking, by which I mean "use one ingredient 2+ times in 1 week." This is how I force myself to use fresh foods before they go bad; and it short-circuits some of my laziness; and it means I am hardly ever staring at the kitchen going, "OMG I have to cook from scratch again?" So, for example, say I've just gone to the grocery store and picked up some staples.( Read more... )

This is one of my favourite summer recipes. Cheap, quick and super easy to make. Technically this recipe serves four, but I usually just make a big bowl and live off it for days.

( Shredded Asian Salad )