Lazy is the plat du jour

My friend Jason commented in my last post that he finds himself being lazy in the kitchen.

I can relate.

I work two jobs. I work as a bartender full time and I work part time at a second-hand record store. Most days I don't feel like making much in the kitchen. But I make an effort to make something worthwhile.

Although it may seem like a worthwhile meal may not be had in ten minutes, it can be done. In a few moments I am going to make my self a salad and a sandwich. There are two ways I can go about this. I can rip up some greens, mix them with olive oil and lemon juice and make a tuna fish sandwich with mayo. Doesn't sound very exciting does it?

Instead, I will have a salad of mache (lamb's lettuce), arugula and pomegranate seeds with a nice hazelnut vinaigrette. In the oven, a smoked gouda tuna melt will be toasting, the cheese bubbling. Sounds better, n'est-ce pas?

The first meal would take me 5 minutes. Max. The second meal will take me 10 minutes. How? Like this:

Crack open the can of tuna, add mayo, ground coriander and chopped green onions. Slather on two slices of bread. Grate cheese. Place on tray. Cook until cheese is melted and golden.

While this is baking, I will have enough time to cut a pomegranate in half and take out the seeds. Then, I will take some the arugula, tear it into pieces, add the mache and the seeds. Whisk together grapeseed oil, hazelnut oil, sugar, sherry vinegar and a splash of lemon juice for vinaigrette. Drizzle over greens. Take sandwich out. Eat.

Five minutes more is all it takes for a world of difference.

So yeah, I'm lazy. But that doesn't mean I can't eat well.