lentils and rice and peppers and eggs

in the freezer
she made them
last time she could direct from her chair in the kitchen
frying pan
low heat
olive oil
onions
just until they are smooth
add the lentils
stir
add the rice
eccolo!

peppers and eggs
7 large green bell peppers
only if they are on sale
frying pan
low heat
olive oil
the peppers cut chunky
keep the lid on
they reduce

put them aside

crack the eggs into a bowl
5 eggs
"that's a lot!"
no, it's not
5 eggs
whisk
frying pan
olive oil
low heat
add the peppers
stir
tip the pan
so the edges take in more egg

get a plate

put the plate over the frying pan
flip the plate and pan in one swoop
catch the peppers and egg
now married
return them to the pan
for just a bit more time
until the edges are brown
the eggs firm
but not hard

get the plate again

put the plate over the frying pan
flip the plate and pan in one swoop
catch the peppers and egg
now married
forever

get a fork!

cut the dish in half
eat what you want now
put the rest in foil
bring to someone who needs
peppers and eggs

everyone needs
peppers and eggs

next time:
eggplant parmesan



11/19/12