Two years ago beginning next Saturday, the article below from The New York Times by its popular “Minimalist” chef Mark Bittman did something very rare, in spending almost an entire week at #1 on the paper’s Most E-Mailed articles list, towering over that week’s 1000-plus other items. No surprise, that.
Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less
By MARK BITTMAN
With a little imagination and some swift moves, you can turn any dish on this list into a meal that not only will be better than takeout, but won’t heat you out of the house.
At the time, reader Mark emailed us:
All I need to know is “six minutes on high.”
Reader Tim added:
Yeah, but can you tell me what to prepare that my 8 year old “picky,
picky, picky” daughter actually will eat?
We replied:
In that case, Break Glass In Case Of Emergency, and cut to the chase @ #101, which appears to have been appended with her hard-luck tastes in mind -
> 101 Hot dogs on buns — with beans!
Nice list. I think I missed it before. These would be especially good for my wife if I ma not around, as she likes simple recipes. Will stay away from the ceviche though, never seems to come out quite right.
Steve