Bok Choy!

And now that you spent the entire weekend lolling about on the couch in a trytophan-induced haze, watching football games you weren't actually interested in, and thinking that one more slice of pumpkin pie would actually make you feel less full, I feel that you would be receptive to a public service announcement about... bok choy. Yes, bok choy - secret restorative vegetable of the ancients, calorie-burning wonder vegetable green equalling a jog around Ashfield Lake, and an integral part of celebrity beauty routines world-wide! (These statements not evaluated by the USDA, or anyone who was not around a television all weekend.) But really, bok choy, pac choi, however you want to spell it, it's one of our favorite vegetables, and we think you should eat more of it. So we are going to share our special post-Thanksgiving digestive system restorative. And then you are allowed one more slice of pie.

You can make this recipe bigger or smaller depending on how many people you have - just add more stuff.

Chop up an onion into large pieces, and cut a block of paneer into half-inch cubes.

Heat up your choice of pan lubricant in a frying pan - olive oil or ghee are great, we have also used bacon fat to great success. We tend to cook everything on high heat like a stir-fry, but you can do this first phase on lower heat if that feels safer.

Toss in the onions and paneer, add your choice of herbs and spices. Paul recommends chipotle pepper (we like a lot of this), or garam masala, and a couple of pinches of thyme (fresh, if you have it). After a couple of minutes, toss in a couple of cloves of chopped garlic. Don't let the garlic burn. Salt and pepper to taste.

As the onions approach translucency, and the paneer is turning golden brown, add a generous splash of white wine to the pan. Let the wine reduce for a couple of minutes (do this part on high heat). Toss in bok choy chopped in one inch pieces and cook for one or two minutes until bok choy is bright green, but still has some crunch.

Serve over rice or quinoa. See how much better you feel? Now where's that pie plate...?