This was a typical Sunday, but I wanted to do something different. Because it was a cold and wet day, the long walk I planned no longer seemed so appealing, so I decided to go for a swim instead and then turn my energies to the kitchen.
Firstly, I decided to make Quesadillas. I simply chopped onion and tomato, heated it in a pan with a little oil, then removed to drain and popped the corn tortilla in the pan with a little oil (this was the first time I had ever bought an Old El Paso kit and the corn tortillas were so delicious). I then put the tomato and onion mixture on half the tortilla, grated over low fat mature cheddar, and folded the tortilla in half. It was ready to serve when the cheese had melted. Fantastic and so simple!
We then went to see 'Last Vegas', which I found rather poignant. It was a good reminder to nurture your friendships throughout your life.
When we got home I had some Amaretto sours while deciding what to make while the NFL quarter-finals were on. As we were watching American Football, the snack I settled on was Caramalised Popcorn with Pecans which I thought seemed appropriately American, and definitely mouthwatering!
To start, I popped about half a cup of popping corn in a hot pan with a little oil. I then put the popcorn in a bowl. Using the same saucepan, I melted 125g butter with 3/4 cup caster sugar and 2 tablespoons of honey. On a high heat, I swirled the mixture until it started to melt, and then start to foam and brown. I continued to swirl until it become a caramel colour, after 10 minutes (no
more than 15) it should be ready. Take care it doesn't get too brown as it will burn quickly. When it is ready, quickly pour over the popcorn and pecans in the bowl, then transfer to a lined tray to cool. Finally, enjoy- as we did while watching the Panthers play the 49ers.
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