As the year draws to a close, I am reminded that I have been terribly remiss where this blog is concerned. In fact, this would only be my third update in this year. Typical year-end musings or ruminations would be on accomplishments, profound life lessons, tribulations, resolutions for the coming year and even regrets. But the thing that came to my mind was something that only entered my life two weeks ago but has sparked such joy in my kitchen and dining table.
It's my 26cm Le Creuset Buffet Casserole in Sugar Pink. Together with 18cm Round French Oven, 20cm Round French Oven and 25cm Oval French Oven, we happily welcomed the BC to the family. And in these two weeks, she has been working hard and has delighted hubby and I with four lovely dishes.
Her first dish was a simple and healthy yet delicious Waterless Steamed Pomfret. Hubby's comment as he descended the stairs was "What's that lovely smell?"
A Buffet Casserole is also known as a Shallow Casserole or a Braiser. So my new sexy baby decided to flaunt her braising capabilities next. Voila! Hubby's favourite Hakka Braised Pork Belly with Black Fungus was incredibly scrumptious. And the best part of it all : less washing up as the cookware is also the serving platter.
Eager to impress us again, she went on to prove that a very tasty dish can be produced with minimal preparation and a mere 5-minute cooking on the stove. Again using the waterless method, the Steamed Garlic Prawns Vermicelli was truly a joy to behold and to devour.
And for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner, she begged to be allowed to come out to party again. She was revelling as she presented her friends (the prawns, the clams, the squid and the salmon cubes) in the Dry-steamed Seafood Tomato Soup, which was thoroughly enjoyed by hubby and I.
Thank you, my beloved 26cm Le Creuset Buffet Casserole in Sugar Pink, for working so hard for us. We are looking forward to more sumptuous dishes from you in 2023. See you next year!
