There's something to be said about being comfortable in a rut. There's the familiar feeling of course. And, sometimes it is easier than making a chance.
I've decided my cooking is sort of in a rut. I seem to be fixing some of the same meals over and over.
Last night I fixed a vegetable fritatta and instead of regular toast, I made French toast. It was good, DH loved it, and it was different.
I think I need to pull out some recipes and try something different in the next few weeks.
In a rut
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1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, extra-large, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, peeled and grated
2 tsp orange zest, grated
1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1/4 cup(s) unsweetened orange juice
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
12 oz uncooked broccoli, bag, fresh florets
1/4 cup(s) water
2 cup(s) cooked white rice, hot
Instructions
Combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, the ginger, and orange zest in a medium bowl; toss to coat.
Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the broth, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl, set aside.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, 3–4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Add the broccoli and water to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the water evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Add the cooked shrimp and heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over the rice. Yields 1 1⁄4 cups shrimp mixture and 1⁄2 cup rice per serving.
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