Sunday Funday Recipe
Sunday Funday Meal Prep: Lamb & Spice Harmony
🌞 Buen día, my fellow food warriors. Here’s a dish to make your week flavorful, satisfying, and, as always, a little spicy. It’s simple, but every element plays its part like a band hitting all the right notes. Let’s dive in.
The Ingredients:
Olive Oil – a generous coat for cooking and flavor.
Ground Lamb – the main player, juicy and bold.
Kale – hearty, leafy greens to balance the richness.
Cilantro – the aromatic touch to bring everything together.
Red Pepper, Jalapeno, Serrano Peppers (3) – the fire and the flavor.
Small Red Onion – a little sweetness, a little bite.
Tabouli – fresh, zesty, and a perfect sidekick.
Pepper – because everything’s better with a pinch of spice.
Rice – fluffy, grounding, and the perfect base.
Baguette – to mop up those last drops of flavor.
The Ritual:
Cook the Rice:
Start with the foundation. Cook the rice. It’s the calm before the flavorful storm. Let it steam and fluff to perfection.Heat the Olive Oil:
Coat your pan with a generous splash of olive oil. Heat it up on medium—because we’re not in a rush. Patience is key.Lamb Patties:
Take your lamb patties and lay them in the pan, listening to the satisfying sizzle. Let them cook for 5 minutes on each side. You want that sear, that crispy edge, that tenderness inside. Once done, pull them from the pan and let them rest beside the rice. Don’t rush this. Resting is just as important as the cooking.Sauté the Veggies:
Using the delicious lamb grease still lingering in the pan, throw in your diced red pepper, jalapeno, serrano peppers, and onion. Cook until tender, until the air smells like heaven. Add the kale and cilantro and let it wilt and soften, filling your kitchen with that unmistakable herbaceous aroma.Combine and Finish:
Once everything is tender and fragrant, throw the cooked rice and lamb back into the pan. Give it a good stir. Let it all mingle for a few minutes, turning off the heat and letting it sit for five. Patience, again. Let the flavors settle, get to know each other. They’ll be better for it.
The Vibe:
Imagine this: A Sunday afternoon, the sun streaming in through the window, just a bit of chill in the air. There’s music in the background—maybe some old-school salsa or lo-fi beats. You’re cooking, but it’s almost like meditation. Your kitchen feels like a sanctuary. The dogs are lounging nearby. The workweek feels far away.
The table is set with your tabouli for that cool, citrusy contrast and baguette for the carb-hugging finish. This meal? It's not just food. It’s an experience. A quiet rebellion against the rush of life. A reminder that good things take time.
Notes from the Chef (aka Me):
If you’re looking for more crunch, add a handful of toasted pine nuts to the mix next time. It'll add texture and depth.
You could swap in quinoa for rice if you’re feeling extra health-conscious. Or go full wild-card and add a dollop of yogurt for some tangy creaminess.
Always keep a few slices of baguette on hand. There’s something about that crispy edge, perfect for soaking up those last bits of lamb juice.
Bon appétit, my friend.
This meal is your Sunday gift to the week ahead—fuel for the body, soul, and spirit. Here’s to burning slow, eating well, and keeping the balance right.
-Rico 🍴
The Sunday Funday Stir-Fry
On a Sunday bright, with skies so wide,
A recipe waits, where flavors collide.
Olive oil greets the pan with a splash,
As ground lamb joins, with a sizzling flash.
Kale and cilantro join the scene,
Greens that whisper of places serene.
Red peppers, jalapeños in line,
Serranos, small but oh-so fine.
The onion’s sweet, just a tiny bite,
A sprinkle of pepper—spice takes flight!
Rice cooks up soft, fluffy and light,
Like the calm before a storm’s delight.
Now heat up the oil, don’t hurry the flow,
Patience, my friend, as the magic grows.
The lamb patties sizzle, a dance in the pan,
Five minutes on each side—oh, that's the plan!
Rest them aside, let them cool with grace,
The secret to flavor is time and space.
Then into the pan, the veggies will go,
Tender, fragrant, they steal the show.
Add in the kale, the cilantro’s leaf,
A kitchen filled with aromatic belief.
Stir in the rice, the lamb joins too,
Let the flavors meld, it’s all in the stew.
Let it all settle, just five more minutes,
The best things in life don’t rush—no gimmicks.
The vibe’s just right, the music low,
Old-school salsa setting the flow.
A slice of baguette, crisp and fine,
For mopping the juices—divine!
Tabouli on the side, cool and bright,
This isn’t just dinner, this is light.
A meal for the soul, a gift from the day,
Fuel for the body, but also the way.
Remember this, my fellow friend—
Good things take time, and the flavor won’t end.
So slow down, breathe in the air,
Life’s a recipe, and it’s always fair.
With every bite, you’ll taste the peace,
In this Sunday ritual, find your release.
Bon appétit!
