July 31, 2007
By Maggie Heyn Richardson
Raise your hand if you can’t think of anything decent to cook in the middle of the week. I thought so. Is it the heat? The end-of-summer, no-vacation-left blues? You know you’ve reached your culinary nadir when finding a Tony’s pizza in your freezer’s netherworld feels like striking oil.
I have discovered two better solutions, though. The first is Mark Bittman’s list of 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less, which you can buy from the New York Times archives. It includes light-touch main courses prepared with minimal stove time, like pan-grilled skirt steak over greens drizzled with olive oil and lemon; good canned tuna in olive oil tossed with capers, fresh herbs and lemon stuffed in a fresh tomato; shirred eggs; and fast tacos, quesadillas and chile rellenos.
The second, even easier, solution is Studio to Go, a new local venture that provides reasonably priced, ready-to-serve meals for pick up. You must order ahead of time, but that’s all the thought involved. Choose from three entrees that change weekly. July 30-August 2 selections are roast turkey breast, smothered pork chops or lasagna with red wine meat sauce, all served this week with summer succotash and mashed sweet potatoes. Salad and dessert are available a la carte. Pick up is Monday through Thursday, 4-7 p.m., 4221 Perkins Road, and remember to time it with dinner because the meal comes hot. Call 336-5244 after 3 pm.
Studio to Go is the companion operation to the loads-of-fun Supper Studio, located next door, where you prepare 6 or 12 meals to take home and freeze and someone else cleans up your mess.
Ideas for speedy meals are like gold. Share your favorites here.
Comments
Posted by whitneytc on August 2 at 7:51 a.m.
Actually, you don't have to pre-order meals from Studio To Go. It is, however, first come first served. If you want to make sure you get your first choice, you are welcome to call after 3:00 pm to reserve one that will be packed up and ready to go when you get there. Or you can just take your chances, walk in, order, get your food and go in less than about 3 minutes. All the meals are served in microwavable containers, so if you're not quite ready to eat it when you get home, or you have a long drive, you can certainly warm it up a bit later. Within the next few months, Studio To Go will offer refrigerated or frozen meals to be picked up and warmed for another night. Visit www.studiotogobr.com for more info. Or call 336-5244.
Posted by mzbansal on August 2 at 3:47 p.m.
Fish is always easy to cook- sprinkle some southwest blackening rub on tilapia or catfish filets and squeeze lime juice for some citrus action. Pan fry for 2 mins on each side and viola you have a hot meal. Great with leftover rice and grilled veggies!
Posted by spatuladiaries on August 6 at 6:41 a.m.
Yum.
And thanks to Studio to Go owner Whitney Talbot Cushing for posting the additional details at the top. - MHR
Posted by jbg on August 10 at 1:09 p.m.
Studio to Go meals are not just for family. They're also great to share with friends. This is a quote from a thank you I received after taking a Studio to Go meal to a sick friend. "Friends and Food...Who could ask for more to help the healing process. Your visit, delicious food, and caring heart all made me feel better. The fabulous meal from Whitney's was sooo good--and I have some great leftovers too. Thank you for providing this feast for us!"
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