Bread and Batter – Page 9 – The Occasional Cook

Tuna Roll

June 5, 2011 7shasha7

For those of you who know me quite well, my TV is always showing the food channel 24/7. One thing they (the many tv programmes shown on channels 427, 433, 435…) like to showcase ‘lobster rolls’. Lobster rolls are simply lobster in a hotdog bun. Ha ha. Only the Westerners can make something so mundane into something so interesting and delicious.

Of course I didn’t have enough cash to buy a lobster just to make lobster roll. But I had tuna! Heh. The secret for making the best tuna roll? COLD tuna (so pop it in the fridge to chill after mashing them up with some mayo) and lots of vegetables and a warm bun. I used the hotdog buns at Giant from their in-house bakery. The rolls are firmer, softer, and definitely tastier.

Bread and Batter

Ciabatta Sandwich

May 15, 2011 7shasha7

Be creative with leftovers.

Bread and Batter, Poultry

Chicken Macmuffins?

May 1, 2011 7shasha7

Yesterday, I saw this at M&S…

This morning, I decided to make use of leftover roasted chicken to make a delicious sandwich. It beats buying from Macs. Cheaper and you can enjoy breakfast from the comforts of your own home.

IMG01264-20110501-1021 — Spread butter, add a slice of creamy cheese and a thick slice of tomato. Sprinkle black pepper. Put in the toaster till cheese and tomato are melted.

IMG01265-20110501-1022 — Top with leftover chicken strips...or ham...or even an egg.

IMG01266-20110501-1022 — A few dashes of hot sauce to add some kick.

IMG01267-20110501-1023 — And you're all set to go.

I just love breakfast. It’s definitely the best time of the day. And I love cooking breakfast. More breakfast ideas coming up soon…

Bread and Batter, Meat, South American/Mexican

Burritos? Tex-Mex Wrap Thingy

March 30, 2011March 3, 2021 7shasha7

I’m so tired but I refuse to let go of this blog. Ha ha. I don’t vet my writing when I update posts so bear with me with the countless typos and inconsistent grammar or vocabulary use.

Chop chop. Sunday, I had my trusty minced beef. Browned them in a pot, added one can of peeled Italian tomatoes and ready to mix Chilli Seasoning. I added in a can on kidney beans. I thought I’d make tacos you see. Rushed over to the NTUC only to discover, like duh, they didn’t have a Mexican section like the bigger supermarkets. Luckily for me, I found a packet of wraps.

In a frying pan, I put in one wrap. Spread the meat sauce over. Top that with shredded mozzarella. Sprinkled thin slices of yellow capsicum. Turned the wrap in half till toasty.Plated it. Spooned Greek yogurt over and a dash of Jalapeno Tabasco. The Hubster loved it. Fast to cook, messy to eat, delicious in the tummy.

Bread and Batter, Meat

Beef Roll

February 4, 2011 7shasha7

What do you do when you have extra beef? You put it in a roll, add some cheese and toast them. Mmmm… OR, you can make an open-faced sandwich using a panini bun, slather some pesto sauce and pesto, you get a lovely quick fix! At Melvados, I bought a tub of ready-made pesto. Not bad, at all. Convenient and tasty.