70 | January 2012 | woman this month Food We’ve all made that list of the things we want to do before we die. But what about a list of the foods we couldn’t go without trying? Most people write about the fact that in a New Year you should work toward a “new” you. Well this year is a little different. And I’ll tell you why! It’s 2012. According to the Mayan calendar this year 20.12.2012 will be the date of a cataclysmic event. Now I’m not saying that I absolutely believe in this notion, but I did see the movie and have considered that perhaps the Mayans should be given the benefit of the doubt, considering how far advanced they were for their time and how long ago their prediction was made. I will completely change my mind of course on December 21 next year and so the January issue of WTM after that will probably be full of fitness and wellbeing recipes. However, this year, in light of the Mayan’s prediction, I have decided to do a “bucket list” for foodies. I for one have a long list of foods I want to eat between now and the end of time — I have just 11 months perhaps to track them all down. But for yourselves I thought I’d keep things a little simpler and supply you with a few things you simply “must cook” and enjoy in 2012. A few things you have to try before time runs out. I’m starting with dishes you most likely buy in, which are simpler than you could imagine and should be tried in-house by all home-chefs. Surprise yourself and surprise those around you by creating take away style food at home, whilst enjoying a little extra time with the family and friends, before it’s too late! Nothing could be more delicious than an appetiser of Thai Crab cakes, Indian Chicken Tikka Masala, Chinese Beef and Broccoli and good old fashioned New York style cheesecake in a year that could truly see us all getting closer than ever before. James Claire Year, New Food New Chinese Beef with Broccoli 200g Fresh broccoli Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 600g fillet steaks olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced finely 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped Small piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 60ml soy sauce A few splashes of sesame oil l Slice the fillet steaks into thin, finger-sized strips and season with salt and pepper. l Heat a large frying pan until very hot. For the more adventurous chef use a wok! l Pour in little olive oil and add the onions, garlic and ginger. Fry until the onions have softened a little. Drop in the seasoned pieces of beef and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. l Add the broccoli spears and fry for a further two minutes, with the lid on or covered. Remove the lid, stir all the contents and pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. l Toss in the pan to coat everything and then tip over steamed rice to serve.
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