Aug 22, 2016, Updated May 23, 2023 Knowing there’s a low commitment for photos motivates me to actually take a photo before digging in. It’s kinda the way Foodess started – spontaneous cooking and picture taking. It feels good. As much as I love having a plan and shopping bags full of all the ingredients I need for a specific project on a workday, this way feels loose and fun – just sharing everyday real life. So dinner. A super-quick, super-flavourful 3-ingredient marinade of olive oil, garlic and harissa paste on juicy lamb chops (which I buy at Costco, FYI – really good, and great price). I served them with my Indian cucumber salad, which serves as both salad and sauce, and warmed pita bread. We couldn’t believe how yummy they were with so few ingredients. I marinated them for maybe 45 minutes before cooking them, but you could definitely get away with less if you’re short on time. Harissa is a spicy North African condiment made with toasted chiles, garlic, vinegar, caraway, cumin and mint. This is the one I buy, and we go through a ton. However, as much as I love it, you could easily swap in another hot sauce, like sambal oelek or sriracha. The marinade would be delicious on chicken thighs or shrimp, too. Despite being pretty spicy, both our 3-year-old and 10-month-old inhaled them.
