McMuffin, Marinated mushrooms

Mushroom, tomato, bacon, egg, provolone, avocado, on an English Muffin

Onion, mushroom, tarragon, white wine vinegar, olive oil.

Vegetable soup, Tomato Egg

 Vegetable soup: in an effort to eat more vegetables, quickly combine them together with any herbs and spices you have handy. Boil mirepoix and chicken broth. For added effect, add mushrooms, ginger, tarragon, thyme, red pepper, french onion soup mix.

 Mom's Taiwanese signature dish. I noticed my tomatoes were getting a bit squishy and suspect, so I had to do something with them right away. Rule of 3's: 3 tomatoes, 3 green onions, 3 eggs in that order, in a frying pan. I added salt and paprika.

Bundled up for the refrigerator. Serve over rice.

Paella, shrimp salad, turkey salad

Shrimp salad by my friend and classmate EK. It looks like shrimp, mango, and avocado wedges over a bed of greens, with a side of peppered couscous. Of importance is a dressing that brings all the flavors together. I'd recommend a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.

A new way to present an orange, imitating a Japanese sushi chef.

Arugula salad with a slice of turkey, chopped tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette. Best dressing: water, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt pepper.

This combination of ingredients works equally well as a sandwich. Cold cuts are handy ways of adding salt to your dishes: I used a slice in a vegetable soup.

Paella: a Spanish rice dish. The cooking method is similar to risotto; create a tasty broth, then cook your rice in it. The process combines all the ingredients into a tight powerful flavor. Garnish with lemon juice.

To a large, deep pan, add in order: oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, parsley, seasonings, chicken breast, chicken broth, rice, water, peas, seafood. Cover and simmer.

There will be crispy rice at the bottom. Don't forget to scrape it off!