Hi. Lets just all ignore that fact that its been just shy of a month since I posted on here.

I don't even know who I am anymore. What kind of person does this??

Lets also please acknowledge that my header photo for todays post is credited from

a google image search I did. Reasons being because I didn't get a pretty fancy picture

of my finished project. I couldn't just pop up out of nowhere with a post after a month

and then NOT have a header photo?? I'm like a new person. I hate it.

No I'm totally kidding, but I did get the photo off google.

Anywho, have I ever confessed my love of broccoli to you all? Its a serious love affair.

I'm so obsessed its disgusting. I'm disgusted with myself at how much I love

broccoli. It shouldn't be legal. There is just no wrong way to eat, cook, and especially side dish it. 

This is one of my absolute favorite ways to prepare broccoli. It contains savory tastes

and is such a quick thing to whip up during the busy work week. Its a great addition to your meat

dishes, or just a simple snack.

Aren't you so relieved to see these red pots in your life again? I know you missed them.

Bring some water to a boil and plop in your broccoli florets. We're just gonna steam them for 3-4

minutes tops, since they'll continue to cook in the oil.

In the meantime, heat up some sesame oil in a wok or skillet. I love cooking with sesame oil.

It has such great flavor. I don't use it often enough.

Drain your florets from the boiling water...

I'd like to meet the person who knows how to take a picture of fuming hot food and NOT 

get the steam to screw up the shot.

..and then put them in your hot sesame oil filled skillet.

Isn't that just so beautiful??? I love broccoli. I really do. Okay I'll stop now.

Season your sweeties with a dash of salt, pepper, and pile on those red pepper flakes.

Now really all you do is wait. 

Mix and wait..

Until your tops start to brown in color a little bit. About 10-12 minutes.

Get your soy sauce out. How much you use will depend on how naughty you are.

I just spread open the middle and pour. The picture looks like a lot more then I actually put.

I'm not that naughty.

Toss it around a bit, and remove from heat. You can strain some of the extra oil out

if you'd like. This would be the healthier way of doing it.

Now this is when the real unprofessional pictures begin. Mainly because I was way

to hungry to remember common sense, and all I got was a half eaten bowl of amazingness.

Serve it over rice and you just made your own chinese take out!

So I've come to the conclusion that about half of the recipes I've posted on this blog involve lemon.

I should probably stop that.

This side dish is so easy to make, and is just a little quick play on your traditional white rice.

Have this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Your tummy will thank you!

Start by measuring out your rice.

I'm highly aware this picture only shows 1 cup measured.

Its all I had!

Then, mince up some garlic. About 1-2 cloves will do.

Heat some olive oil up in your pot. Throw in your rice, mix it up, and then throw in your garlic.

After about 2 minutes, dump in 2-4 cups of water. You'll be able to eye how much works for you.

I believe I used 3. But that can be completely wrong. In fact, it is. I used 2.

After about 25 minutes, your rice will have soaked up most of that water. 

Take a slab of butter and pop it in the rice. Mix it up.

Add a decent amount of garlic powder to your rice to bring out that flavor.

I didn't get a picture of that part. Did I mention you shouldn't cook late at night?

Take another half, and do the same.

You really want that lemon to stand out.

Finally, garnish with a lemon slice and serve immediately.

Tastes wonderfully as a side for a chicken dish.

Try it out!