I would be a vegetarian, except for the no-meat thing. I like meat, er, I like meats--the more the merrier. Robyn and I went to The Cheesecake Factory (thanks for the fine service, Paul M.) last week and as usual I wanted a large plate of something meat-related.Whenever we go out to eat I have this irrational fear that I won't get enough to eat. Maybe that's why I love a buffet. Searching for the largest item on the menu, I selected the ranch house burger (pieces of steak, sauteed mushrooms and onions, crisp bacon and cheddar cheese on top of a classic burger, served with fries) and a side of onion strings.
After we enjoyed a plate of the famous avocado eggrolls, I patiently awaited the arrival of my burger. Then I saw her. A massive array of greasy flesh piled high between the buns. Three different animals, a cow, a pig, and a steak, sacrificed themselves for me. And I got enough to eat.
The burger reminded me of another meat-mix that Burger King is offering: the Meat'normous. Meat, on top of meat, on top of meat. What a way to start your day. I am a sucker for anything with the suffix "-normous".
For fun, try attaching the following suffixes to the word "meat":
-gantuan
-mongous
-tanic
-mendous
-mazing
-tastic
-rific
-travaganza
-nificent
Mouthwatering, aren't they?
Last night I went to Morton's for the first and I would say the last time. Of course vegetarians should NEVER go to a steak house...unless you want to keep the company of steak-eating friends. Morton's is highly over-rated. The background elevator music should be replaced with the sounds of sports television to accompany the casual attire of the people eating dinner there. Me, I prefer the sounds of a pianist to add to the ambiance and justify high priced steaks or the vegetable platter.
ReplyDeleteGinger-Sesame Grilled Tofu Steaks
ReplyDelete1 pound reduced-fat extrafirm water-packed tofu, drained and cut crosswise into 8 slices
2/3 cup Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
8 lime slices
Cooking spray
2 cups hot cooked short-grain white rice
Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Combine Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, cilantro, and soy sauce in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Remove 1/4 cup cilantro mixture; set aside. Add tofu to dish in a single layer, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Add lime slices to marinade, turning to coat. Remove tofu and lime slices from marinade, reserving marinade. Place tofu and lime slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until browned and thoroughly heated, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Spoon 1/2 cup rice onto each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 tofu slices and 2 lime slices; drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon reserved cilantro mixture.
ENOUGH SAID...
YEA...Like there is some magical animal where all the good meat come from...Bacon, Pork, BBQ..come on, get real.
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