{"id":395,"date":"2021-05-06T00:29:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T00:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/?p=395"},"modified":"2021-05-17T20:25:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T20:25:49","slug":"eat-this-4-or-foodpots-of-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/?p=395","title":{"rendered":"Eat THIS! #4, or &#8230; FoodPots of the Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one is a bit complicated, but can solve the findwayfeedself \/ food = fuel problem for a few days, assuming done \u2026 well, if not right then at least edibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TheKid, however, gets fries, nuggets, accepted veggie \u2026 this too froo for young palates.&nbsp; Half eats it, but Half doesn\u2019t want to risk an imperfect meal and will suffer me\/my\/our\/what culinary efforts rather than risk \u201cewww\u201d in response to Half\u2019s own.&nbsp; So \u2026 here, FoodPot of the Sea, with seafood.&nbsp; And chicken (maybe).&nbsp; And noodles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Broad egg noodles, whole bag\/box\/container (not Costco but actual human-sized)<br>        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (usually NoYolk but whatever same size&amp;type \/ different brand \/ same tasty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One chicken breast<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0       \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (good sized \u2013 maybe a B\/C-cup \u2018cuz D is just too much meat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00bd pound (quarter kilo?) shrimp,<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0     \u00a0 cleaned, tails off, deveined (along the back AND between the legs \u2026 those\u2019re poop pipes) {<em>Lev. 11:12<\/em>}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One jar of Alfredo sauce<br>      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<em>Clah-ssih-cooo-cooo-cooo<\/em>, or not)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Guess what?\u00a0 GARLIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Small yellow onion<br>           \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (smaller than a baseball \/ bigger than a golf ball)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Butter \u2013 \u00bc cup \/ \u00bd cup (2-4oz)<br>    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2026 I like all of it but too much makes it greasy \u2026 still good but excessively <em>unctuous<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Olive oil \u2013 approx. 2-3 tablespoons (2.5oz) but might need a bit more but not much more)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Spices, all the spices \u2026 salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, more salt, more pepper, onion salt(?), garlic salt(?), <br>               it\u2019s good with salt.\u00a0 But not too much.\u00a0 Too salty = inedible, unless there\u2019s mashed potatoes &#8230;\u00a0 <br>               noodles and potatoes? because why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Parmesan cheese, at least \u00bd cup (4 oz) because &#8230; <em>why &#8230; not<\/em> \u2026 excellence is savory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crockery = one big pot, one medium pot, one frying pan (mmm, thinking bacon), one large baking dish, three prep bowls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Turn on the oven \u2013 350\u00b0 F \/ 175\u00b0 C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab the med-sized pot (half a basketball?), dump in the alfredo sauce (take it OUT of the jar) and simmer over low heat \u2026 like no bubbles low heat.&nbsp; Throw in some parsley, maybe?&nbsp; Salt?&nbsp; Pepper?&nbsp; Whatever works \u2026 you (Other Person) are making this I already made mine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab the big pot (basketball? beach?) and fill with water, boil on the stove (lots of bubbles) and after water is boiling add the noodles \u2026 cook\/stir\/cook\/stir\/cook\/stir\u2014follow the package directions until JUST BEFORE done (finishing in oven \u2026 more to come) \u2026 when done DON\u2019T RINSE just dump out the water (colander\u2014remember? where? <em>yesss<\/em>!) \u2026 mix with a little olive oil (sprizzle drinkle) \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then spread the noodles in the baking dish evenly (or lumpily if you like noodle chunks [but ewww])<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Careful now \u2026 before fixing for eating, rinse the chicken w\/cool water (take it OUT of the package) and pat dry with paper towels, for cotton towels leave lint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After rinsing\/patting the chicken breast dry, take the sharpest knife around (sidenote: machetes can be unwieldy) and cut the chicken breast into smallkid\/toddler-sized pieces.&nbsp; (Are you paying attention to the sauce?&nbsp; Check the sauce\/stir the sauce)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put the chopped-sized chicken in a bowl (prep bowl #1) and mix with spices, all the spices.&nbsp; Set aside, put something over it so \u2026 things (molecules?) don\u2019t get in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse the shrimp w\/cool water, clean &amp; remove non-edible detritus (legs? head? shell remnants?) GET THE POOP CHUTES front and back (top and bottom? over and under?) with a sharp knife GET THE POOP CHUTES don\u2019t cut a finger \u2026 can\u2019t win Chopped with contaminated food or if POOP CHUTES in the SHELLFISH moving on set aside (prep bowl #2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chop the onion and the garlic \u2026 all the garlic, mix together (prep bowl #3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here comes the complicated part \u2026<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grab the pan for frying bacon (no there\u2019s no bacon but need the PAN for doing that)<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 then pour in the olive oil<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heat olive oil \u2018til bubbles (pay ATTENTION that stuff catches FIRE)<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throw in chopped onion\/garlic \u2026 fry a bit, not too much<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throw in chopped, seasoned chicken \u2026 fry a bit, not too much<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 crispy on the outside \/ pink on the inside (finishing in oven \u2026 more to come)<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Remove mostly- but not-quite cooked chicken &amp; onion\/garlic to prep bowl #3<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (WATCH THE STOVE did you check the sauce?\u00a0 Stir the sauce.\u00a0 Add some salt.\u00a0 Or not)<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throw shrimp in the fry pan \u2026 bop around until pink<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Remove shrimp when pink and mix with near-cooked chicken &amp; onion\/garlic<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throw that whole mess in the alfredo sauce.\u00a0 Mix well, coat <em>eh-ver-ree-thing<\/em> really well<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dump the saucy chicken\/shrimp onion\/garlic into the noodles<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THAT SHOULD ALREADY BE IN THE BAKING DISH HMMM?<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Move everything around \u2026 gently, gently \u2026 don\u2019t go slopping stuff all over the counter (or floor, <br>                don&#8217;t want to presume) until nice and saucy and noodly chicken\/shrimp onion\/garlic mixture results<br>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add some salt.\u00a0 Or spices.\u00a0 Or both.\u00a0 Or not.\u00a0<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throw in the cubed butter \u2013 strategic equidistant placement optimizes effect<br><br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sprizzle drinkle that cheese.\u00a0 Or dump in huge clumps.\u00a0 Nothing wrong with cheese.\u00a0<br>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Except heart attacks.\u00a0 Heart attacks are bad moving on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover with foil.&nbsp; Bake in hot oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly hot.&nbsp; Let sit for a few minutes (five? ten? Oft depends on degree of house-hunger) to allow all that goodness to set.&nbsp; Serve with something green (beans? salad? broccoli might work) and a little french bread maybe, or just a slice of white bread, sop up the cheesy-grease, the greasy cheese.&nbsp; Mmmmm \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are welcome<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This one is a bit complicated, but can solve the findwayfeedself \/ food = fuel problem for a few days, assuming done \u2026 well, if not right then at least edibly. TheKid, however, gets fries, nuggets, accepted veggie \u2026 this too froo for young palates.&nbsp; Half eats it, but Half doesn\u2019t want to risk an &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/?p=395\" class=\"more-link\">Read the full post &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;Eat THIS! #4, or &#8230; FoodPots of the Sea&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[21,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nobuy","category-eat-what"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=395"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":555,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395\/revisions\/555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneyaintmath.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}