Been giving some thought to food lately...opinions wanted

[tkav1980]

I eat pretty much the same thing all the time because I don't have to think. Just cook and eat.
IT looks like this daily=
breakfast 6 whole eggs plus 1 cup egg whites , 1 cup potatoes, 1 cup greek yogurt with berries, an unhealthy amount of coffee
Lunch 1 lb raw weight chicken breast, 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, 1 cup spinach and whatever sauce I throw on it for flavor.
Dinner - 1 LB lean red meat or fish or more chicken + 2 cups rice or potatoes + 1 to 2 cups green veggies. again preparation depends on what I feel like doing
Snack before bed - 4 deviled eggs( 8 pieces), 1 apple, 1 orange

Once a week, usually on Sunday, I'll make 2 lbs of fresh pasta and do a pasta dish for dinner with some kind of meat.

I'm getting into a bored food rut but this is has been keeping me slowly growing without gaining any noticeable fat.

What I want to know is about flavors, not whole meals or some sauce, but flavors that you like. I'm thinking of going with some kind of light refreshing flavor kick for a while just to change it up and I'm looking for some inspiration. The fried eggs with green chilies in the what are you eating thread got me thinking bout this.

Winter usually means rustic and earthy flavors like sage and thyme and roasted veggies, but I'm definitely leaning towards light and refreshing Mediterranean or south pacific Polynesian flavors. Light, crisp, acidic, citrus and a bit of heat.
Something that you can eat a ton of and keep going back for more to make the high volume per meal of food enjoyable rather than tolerable.

With people from all over the US and Globe on here, I'd like to know what you all like.

 

[TrippplePPP]

Lots of good cooks on this board. I love to cook and when I get into a rut I like looking at picture, magazines or internet recipe sites. Sometimes even going out to eat inspires me to make different dishes outside of my normal routine.

Do you have a favorite style of food or favorite restaurant? Sometimes just grabbing a new sauce in the "sauce aisle" breaks routine.

 

[Papa Van Smack]

Cilantro lime chicken
Lemon pepper
Cayenne
Garlic
Basil
I like to use artichokes and capers in my pasta, it's very good!

 

[heavyhitter]

Make a huge pot of this and you’ll thank me. With the spice, and the added lime juice, it’s actually quite refreshing
My world famous chicken tortilla soup!!! Lol

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken
4 quarts chicken stock
2 onions
5 Roma tomatoes
2 bunches cilantro
5 cloves garlic
1 can chipotle peppers
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano

Start with 1 whole rotisserie chicken and shred it into a bowl.
Put the bones in a pot with 4 quarts chicken stock, 1 bunch of cilantro, and a halve onion and simmer for a few hours.

In a hot skillet, char 1 quartered onion, 5 Roma tomatoes, and 5 cloves of garlic with the paper still on

Dump the charred veggies in a blender with 1 canned chipotle chili and 2 tablespoons of the sauce in the can and blend.

Strain the chicken broth mixture and add back to pan. Pour in the blended veggie mix, and the shredded chicken and heat. Salt and pepper to taste and add 1/2 tsp each of cumin and oregano

Pour in bowls and top with whatever you like. We do black beans, charred corn, sour cream, lime juice, fresh cilantro.....and of course the fried tortilla strips!! Enjoy

 

[heavyhitter]

Chimichurri is good on everything. Very light and a little acidic
1

shallot, finely chopped
1

Fresno chile or red jalapeño, finely chopped
3–4

garlic cloves, thinly sliced or finely chopped
½

cup red wine vinegar
1

tsp. kosher salt, plus more
½

cup finely chopped cilantro
¼

cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2

Tbsp. finely chopped oregano
¾

cup extra-virgin olive oil

 

[heavyhitter]

Caldo de pollo is a great light refreshing way to eat a lot of chicken and potatoes

 

[SouthernMuscle]

Marinate your chicken breast in lime or lemon juice w salt and chili powder for a few hrs, then grill

I prefer lime