Non-Recipes: The Result of Studying and Working Late

The lack of recipes I have posted in recent weeks is a direct result of working late hours and trying to squeeze in studying for the CPA Exam. I don't have time to make anything that takes more than a half hour – total. So that rules out most recipes.

We don't really like eating takeout or fast food, so I have been making “non-recipe” dinners. These meals are basically ideas I want to share in case there are any other CPA EXAM candidates, students or anyone who doesn't have the time to cook but craves something better than a frozen entree (although, I have to admit, some frozen entrees are OK).

I had a craving for seafood one night last week and decided to make something with the frozen shrimp I had on hand. I sautéed the shrimp in sesame oil with garlic salt and frozen sugar snap peas. Served over Uncle Ben's Fried Rice, it was delicious.

Last night, I made my version of the sausage and peppers that they sell at Mets games. I grilled Premio Sweet Italian Sausages on my George Foreman Grill. When they were almost done, I started sautéing half an onion and some frozen sliced bell peppers with salt and pepper. I served the sausages in hot dog buns (hoagie rolls would be better) and topped them with the peppers. They tasted similar to the ones at the game.

What is your favorite “non-recipe” dinner?

My Guest Post on Roger CPA Review Blog!

I have some very cool news:

Today, the awesome people at Roger CPA Review posted an article I wrote about breakfast ideas for the morning of the CPA Exam.

I am so excited about doing this guest post and urge you to check out their blog for information to help you with your CPA Exam studying. I am currently using their CRAM for REG and am very impressed. Hopefully, it will help me pass :-)

CPA Exam Study Music

It's not my thing to write music reviews, but I had to share this with you.

I'm not really into rock music but my friend told me about this underground NY band S.T.E.M. I downloaded their album on iTunes and listened to it on the train to work. Amazon also has their album.

The music is really energetic and complex. The lyrics are seriously well thought out and cerebral. The lead singer's voice is so full of emotion. I thought Wow! I definitely recommend hearing the snippets on iTunes.

I thought their description on their site was cool:

S.T.E.M. (Space, Time, Energy and Mass) is a Progressive/Hard Rock band hailing from Long Island, NY. Paying homage to the influential greats whom defined Progressive Rock, S.T.E.M. manages to incorporate unconventional time signatures with heart pounding rhythms and mind accelerating lyrics yielding prolific thought by composition. By fluidly mixing elements of Mediterranean Soul, Funk and purist American metal, S.T.E.M. convincingly redefines the rock experience with the unique flavor of their arrangements and colorful harmonic progressions.

I can tell you from experience that it's a great album to listen to while working REG multiple choice problems on the train to work ;)

What do you listen to when you study?