Simple is Good ...

Sometimes, the simplest meal is the best. I got home from work, tired and hungry, only to realize that there was not enough left over chicken for everyone. I decided to leave the chicken for the men to gnaw on and find something else for myself.

Checking the fridge, I saw that I had some fresh broccoli crowns and a nub of parmesano reggiano cheese. So far, so good. Did I still have some basmati rice? Score, I was ready to cook!

I cooked up a nice pot of the basmati rice, one of my favorite rices ever. It is fragrant and has some bite to it , delicious even on its own.

Quickly steaming up some broccoli, I added this to my rice, and liberally sprinkled the mixture with freshly grated parmesano reggiano cheese and freshly ground pepper. This was simple but perfect food. Accompanied with a small glass of cabernet sauvignon, okay maybe two, this was the perfect meal. It was savory and hearty, creamy yet still with a bit of crunch. Food doesn't have to be complicated or difficult to prepare, it just needs to taste good.