Chapter 283

Claire had no idea what Victor was thinking at the moment—she was too busy focusing on the ingredients in front of her. Since her lunch guests were three elderly gentlemen, she aimed for dishes that were gentle on the stomach and didn't require too much chewing. Thanks to the competition setup, pretty much all the ingredients she could think of were ready at her fingertips—cleaned, prepped, just waiting to hit the pan. Claire moved fast. She chopped up the veggies, smashed and sliced the garlic, ginger, scallions and set them aside. The main ingredients were already taken care of and placed neatly in order. Three people. Four dishes and a soup should be more than enough. First dish: Stir-fried shrimp with broccoli. Simple, but trickier than it looked. The key was getting the heat just right—too little and it tastes raw, too much and it turns rubbery. It might look easy, but making it tasty took skill. Next was garlic pork ribs. High in calcium, great for older folks, helped strengthen