Tired Evenings, Simple Recipe
We are all feeling the reality of being eight weeks into the school term. The slower morning pace, rubbing eyes until we've dragged ourselves around for too long and have to race around in the final ten minutes before it's time to walk out the door.
The afternoons come and we are cranky and impatient. All of us. Especially when the rain is persistent and heavy.
Today school pick up was done in the rain, which meant it was straight into a warm shower followed by pj's once home. Now the boys are drawing and Miss Two is watching an episode of Play School while I whip up this simple, hearty meal for our dinner.
I originally saw Nigella Lawson create this on one of her TV shows many moons ago. I will give the recipe idea/credit to her but I am sure I don't use quite the same measurements.
The afternoons come and we are cranky and impatient. All of us. Especially when the rain is persistent and heavy.
Today school pick up was done in the rain, which meant it was straight into a warm shower followed by pj's once home. Now the boys are drawing and Miss Two is watching an episode of Play School while I whip up this simple, hearty meal for our dinner.
I originally saw Nigella Lawson create this on one of her TV shows many moons ago. I will give the recipe idea/credit to her but I am sure I don't use quite the same measurements.
Tomato Rice Soup
- 1 cup rice (I use half long grain, half basmati...any will do)
- 1/2 jar of a good quality tomato pasta sauce
- 3 cups of water (or chicken stock for a deeper richness)
- Grated tasty cheese or parmesan to sprinkle on top
Put rice, water and tomato sauce in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve in bowls with plenty of cheese on top.
My children love this simple dinner and I must say, so do I.
What are you cooking tonight?
