~/kitchen/README.md — □ ×

$ cat README.md

i really enjoy cooking meals that are not only healthy but also full of flavor. i keep things simple and balanced, but i still try to be creative with what i make.

one of my go-to tools is the sous vide — especially for chicken breasts, which come out super juicy and easy to prep ahead of time.

most of my meals follow a consistent pattern: a clean protein, some kind of fresh green (arugula, lettuce, cherry tomato salad), and a whole-food carb — usually brown rice, potatoes, or lentils. i try to stay away from refined flours, but i'm not strict — i'll treat myself when it feels worth it.

~/kitchen/mealplan.csv — □ ×

$ column -s',' -t mealplan.csv

mon tue wed thu fri sat sun
breakfast yogurt bowl egg toast pancakes yogurt bowl egg toast pancakes yogurt bowl
lunch chicken + greens + rice tenderloin + greens + potato salmon + greens + legumes chicken + rice + salad salmon + greens + potato grilled chicken + rice tenderloin + salad + lentils
snack fruit & nuts yogurt + berries nuts + 1 egg yogurt + almonds avocado toast berries + yogurt fruit + nuts
dinner salmon + salad chicken + lentils chicken + sweet potato tenderloin + greens chicken + lentils salmon + salad chicken + rice
~/kitchen/bases/ — □ ×

$ ls bases/

breakfast & snacks

option 1: greek yogurt bowl

  • 150g greek yogurt
  • 10 almonds, 6 walnuts
  • 2 tbsp mixed red berries

mix all together and enjoy cold. protein, fat, carbs — balanced.

option 2: egg toast with avocado

  • 2 scrambled eggs
  • 1 slice rye bread
  • ½ tomato, ½ avocado (sliced)

toast the rye. scramble eggs. top with avocado, tomato, eggs.

option 3: almond flour pancakes

  • 4 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • vanilla extract, erythritol to taste
  • topping: 1 tbsp yogurt + 2 tbsp berries

mix and cook like pancakes. serve topped with yogurt and berries.

lunch & dinner bases

protein options

  • 200g chicken breast (sous vide or grilled)
  • 200g tenderloin or steak
  • 300g salmon fillet

greens & salad

  • mixed greens: arugula, lettuce, spinach
  • cherry tomatoes
  • optional: red onion, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette

carbs

  • 4 tbsp cooked brown rice
  • small potato or sweet potato
  • 4 tbsp cooked legumes (lentils, chickpeas)

assemble: protein + salad + carbs. keep it colorful.

~/kitchen/recipes/ — □ ×

$ ls recipes/ --sort=favorites

dinner miso ramen (personal recipe)

ingredients

  • egg marinade: 6 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, 3 tbsp cooking sake
  • broth: 6 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 cups water, ¼ cup miso paste, spicy miso (optional), 3 tbsp butter, salt, white pepper, garlic powder
  • toppings: 3 shiitake mushrooms, 3 green onions, 2 marinated eggs, seaweed strips
  • noodles: ½ cup water, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 2½ cups flour, pinch of salt

preparation

  • eggs: soft boil (6.5 min), chill, peel, marinate 1h minimum.
  • broth: sauté garlic in sesame oil, add soy, miso, water, butter. season. simmer 15–20 min.
  • toppings: sauté mushrooms, chop onions, halve eggs, prep seaweed.
  • noodles: mix water + eggs, add flour + salt, knead, rest 30 min, roll & cut thin. boil 2–3 min.
  • assemble: noodles → hot broth → toppings. enjoy hot.
snack chipa (argentinian cheese bread)

ingredients

  • 500g tapioca starch
  • 250g grated cheese (parmesan or semi-hard)
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g butter (room temp)
  • 100ml warm milk
  • 1 tsp salt

preparation

  • preheat oven 180°C. combine flour, cheese, salt.
  • add eggs and butter. mix until crumbly.
  • add warm milk while kneading until soft dough forms.
  • form small balls, place on tray. bake 15–20 min until golden.
  • serve warm. cheesy chewy perfection.
dinner filet mignon with noisette potatoes

ingredients

  • steak: 2 filet mignon (200g each), salt, pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves, 2 sprigs thyme
  • sauce: ½ cup red wine, ½ cup beef stock, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp butter
  • potatoes: 4–5 small potatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, salt, pepper, parsley

preparation

  • steak: season, sear in hot pan. add butter, garlic, thyme; baste. 3–4 min/side for medium-rare. rest 5 min.
  • sauce: deglaze with wine, reduce by half. add stock + mustard, simmer, whisk in butter.
  • potatoes: scoop balls with melon baller. boil 5 min, sauté in butter until golden. season + parsley.
dinner chicken caesar salad (my version)

ingredients

  • salad: 1 grilled chicken breast, 1 romaine heart, 6–8 cherry tomatoes, 4 bocconcinis
  • "croutons": ¼ cup roasted almonds
  • dressing: 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tsp dijon, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional)

preparation

  • grill chicken, rest, slice thinly.
  • mix dressing ingredients. adjust lemon/garlic to taste.
  • toss romaine, tomatoes, and parmesan with dressing.
  • top with chicken + almond "croutons". serve immediately.
dinner pork fried nems

ingredients

  • filling: 200g ground pork, ½ cup shredded carrots, ½ cup bean sprouts, 50g glass noodles (soaked & chopped), 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, pepper
  • wraps: rice paper sheets
  • to serve: lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, nuoc cham

preparation

  • soak glass noodles 5 min, chop. mix all filling ingredients.
  • dip rice paper in warm water. place 2 tbsp filling, fold and roll tight.
  • fry in oil until golden and crispy. drain.
  • wrap in lettuce with herbs, dip in nuoc cham. serve hot.
snack no-cook banh mi

ingredients

  • bread: 1 small baguette
  • fillings: 3 slices cold cuts, 2 tbsp liver pâté, cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon, jalapeño, cilantro
  • sauce: 1 tbsp mayo, 1 tsp soy sauce, sriracha drops

preparation

  • slice baguette, toast lightly.
  • mix sauce, spread on both sides.
  • layer pâté, cold cuts, cucumber, pickles, jalapeño, cilantro.
  • press, slice, enjoy fresh.
dessert keto tiramisu

ingredients

  • sponge: 3 eggs, ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup erythritol, ½ tsp baking powder, pinch salt
  • coffee soak: ½ cup strong coffee (cooled), 1 tsp rum extract (optional)
  • cream: 250g mascarpone, ¾ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup erythritol, 1 tsp vanilla
  • finish: unsweetened cocoa powder

preparation

  • whisk eggs + erythritol. add flour, baking powder, salt. bake at 175°C for 10–12 min. cool & cut.
  • whip cream to soft peaks. fold into mascarpone + erythritol + vanilla.
  • dip sponge in coffee, layer with cream. repeat 2–3 layers.
  • chill 3–4 hours. dust with cocoa before serving.
~/kitchen/cyberpunk_menu.conf — □ ×

$ cat cyberpunk_menu.conf

# recipes from the neon void. street food for runners, synthdiet for the chrome-plated, fuel for late-night coding sessions in the sprawl.

cyber "the sprawl" midnight noodles

// 03:47 AM. rain on the window. the terminal blinks. you need fuel.

ingredients

  • 1 pack instant ramen (discard the flavor packet, you're better than that)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion (sliced thin)
  • chili flakes, garlic powder
  • optional: leftover chicken, tofu, or a slice of spam

preparation

  • boil noodles 2 min (keep them firm — you're not a rookie).
  • drain most water, leave ~3 tbsp. add soy, sesame oil, chili, garlic.
  • crack egg on top, cover 2 min for runny yolk.
  • top with green onion + protein if you have it.
  • eat standing up. stare at the rain. return to code.
cyber "neon district" energy bowl

// morning after the run. your body needs a reboot. color-coded nutrition.

ingredients

  • 1 frozen açaí packet (or mixed berry smoothie base)
  • 1 banana
  • splash of oat milk
  • toppings: granola, sliced kiwi, blueberries, coconut flakes, honey drizzle
  • optional: spirulina powder (for that green glow)

preparation

  • blend açaí + banana + milk until thick (smoothie bowl consistency, not liquid).
  • pour into bowl. arrange toppings in neon stripes.
  • add spirulina drizzle if you want to feel like a cybernetic organism.
  • eat slowly. you have 22 minutes before the next deploy.
cyber "replicant fuel" protein shake

// cells interlinked. cells within cells interlinked. time to refuel the bioware.

ingredients

  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup cold brew coffee (or regular if you're baseline)
  • splash of oat milk
  • 3 ice cubes

preparation

  • blend everything until smooth. 30 seconds max.
  • pour. drink. feel the caffeine hit the neural pathways.
  • post-workout or pre-commit. either way, you're optimized.
cyber "black ice" dark chocolate mousse

// sweet, dangerous, and almost too smooth. like running black ice and living to tell about it.

ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate (85%+ cacao)
  • 3 eggs (separated)
  • pinch of salt + 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 2 tbsp erythritol or sugar
  • optional: whipped cream + cocoa dust on top

preparation

  • melt chocolate slowly (bain-marie or microwave in 20s bursts).
  • stir in yolks one at a time. add espresso powder.
  • whip whites with salt + sweetener until stiff peaks.
  • fold whites into chocolate gently. do not break the foam.
  • chill 4 hours minimum. dust with cocoa. serve cold and dark.
cyber "chiba city" gyoza

// case ate these in chiba before the job. cheap, fast, perfect. the street finds its own uses for dumplings.

ingredients

  • 200g ground pork
  • 1 cup napa cabbage (finely chopped, salted & squeezed dry)
  • 2 green onions (minced)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp sesame oil + 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • gyoza wrappers (store-bought is fine, no shame)
  • dipping: soy sauce + rice vinegar + chili oil

preparation

  • mix pork, cabbage, onions, soy, sesame, ginger in a bowl.
  • place 1 tsp filling in center of wrapper. wet edges, fold and pleat.
  • pan-fry: oil in hot pan, place gyoza flat side down. cook 2 min until golden.
  • add ¼ cup water, cover immediately. steam 4 min until water evaporates.
  • crispy bottom, tender top. dip and devour.