When that happens, I watch TV (old episodes of CHiPS......Erik Estrada...still yummy 30 years later), or I pop in a movie. The other night I stumbled across Dirty Dancing on a movie channel and settled in to watch Baby learn her moves. This movie originally came out in 1987....so if you are like me, you were around 12 when you first saw it....and had your first honest to goodness OH MY GOD LOOK AT THAT MAN MOVE HIS HIPS moment. I mean, here was a movie that me, my friends and our mothers were all swooning over. Patrick Swayze in my mind will forever be that guy that you want to dance with in your fantasies.
That being said, not sleeping = tired and not overly complicated recipes needed for supper. I am gearing up for a week off at work (best friend A is getting married...sniff sniff) so I'm working later hours than normal. A week off transcends into 70 hour weeks either side of your "vacation".
I had some frozen ground pork in the freezer so opted to make the Pork Kofta Pitas out of September's issue of Canadian Living. I didn't do the tomato salsa, but used up the leftover tzatziki in my fridge. I stuffed the pitas with English cucumbers, red onions and feta.....but you can't really tell from the pics.
These were more filling than we thought they would be......but love the flavours of paprika, cumin and dill together.
You can find the recipe HERE.
Interesting idea. It sounds like something that I will have to try. I really liked your 9/10 post with the pasta and spinach---yum! I would love for you to drop by Crock Pot Wednesday at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com and enter some of your yummy recipes. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! As soon as I get my crockpot fired up this fall I'll for sure send you some recipes ;)
ReplyDeleteThe recipe looks yummy. I'm always at a loss for whipping up recipes during the week and usually rely on leftovers. This could work for me. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFuture - I work such long hours that weekday meals need to be under 30 minutes of prep. Weekends though....I'll cook and bake all day if people leave me alone ;)
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What a winning combination, comfort food and nostalgic movies.
I agree with you, Patrick Swayze was one fantastic dancer in Dirty Dancing.
These Pork Kofta Pitas are a winner.
What a quick and easy meal! It looks delicious. 70-hour weeks are tough... I remember those, and the unfairness of having to work the extra hours just so you can take vacation. Sadly, that seems to be the way of the North American world!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand how vacation actually means overtime either. As for Dirty Dancing: it was strange seeing the musical in Toronto with my mom & my neice, right after the Workaholic took me on a date to see it in Germany!
ReplyDeleteA year on the grill - best movie line ever!
ReplyDeleteWanda - thanks for stopping by :)
Palidor - definitely a North American trend....I want to move to Spain where siestas are encouraged
Taste - so jealous you got to see the musical. Hope it makes its way to Calgary soon.
I don't know if it's still in Frankfurt - or if it'd help you being in German, but go to Toronto - there's some seriously good food in the Theater District. Check flights with WestJet - Hamilton airport isn't too far away.
ReplyDeleteI love things like this for dinner! I love that movie too! :D
ReplyDeleteOh, sure I remember Patrick in Dirty Dancing. Good luck with the tough week at work, at least there's vacation following.
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to see how you are doing!
ReplyDeletePierce - doing good......just trying to catch up at work to go on holidays. Will throw a post up soon.
ReplyDeletethe unfairness of having to work the extra hours just so you can take vacation. Sadly, that seems to be the way of the North American world!
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