Kinpira is basically a style that boils down to “sauté and simmer” so naturally that’s all it is. In this one I used turnips and carrots but any root vegetables sliced thinly will do. This makes a really quick and tasty side dish and a nice way to sneak in some extra veggies.
The weather has calmed back down to 50 and raining (a Seattle staple) so thankfully everything has been very easy going this week. In addition to the menu I’m making sufagniyot
Saturday rice bake, salad
out @ Seattle Cider Company
Sunday cheese-spinach quiche
vegetable stew and chive pepper popovers
Monday tomato soup, popovers, carrots/hummus
rice and bean burritos
Tuesday chicken pot hand pies, salad, fruit
cheese-spinach quiche
Wednesday tomato soup, popovers, carrots/hummus
salmon, couscous, mixed vegetables
Thursday chicken pot hand pies, salad, fruit
cheese-spinach quiche
Friday leftovers
homemade onion and green pepper pizza
Tomato Soup
Cheese and Spinach Quiche
Veg Stew
Popovers
Chicken Pot Hand Pie
Prep for Burritos
apples
strawberries
onions
green peppers
mushrooms
potatoes
tomatoes
zucchini
parsnips
salad
butter
milk
hot dogs
pinto beans
sugar
yeast
tortillas
pasta
sauce
cereal
toothbrush
soap
chicken breast
hot dog buns
If you’re like me you probably assumed that even if you could make regular naan (which I do on occasion) that stuffed naan was a bridge too far. This recipe made it super simple and while the original has you grilling them lightly while coated in oil/butter, I actually made these for Thanksgiving so I simply baked them in the oven so I wouldn’t have to babysit a pan. The dough rolls out perfect and not sticky at all. In the future though I think I’ll add some cheese and more spice!
Yay I lived through Thanksgiving and now this blog is actually set to auto update until April next year so I think I’m going to start investing time/energy in to making it a better blog. I’ve gone ahead and commissioned a friend for a head and some title cards so that very exciting, which is the opposite of this weeks menu. I’m a little cooked out from Thanksgiving and have a few parties to attend this weekend so I’m just making the basics. Basic help with the budget too 🙂
Saturday broccoli and cheese soup, pretzel rolls
Thanksgiving leftovers (cranberry sauce, turkey, rice, chickpea salad)
Sunday eggs with turkey bacon, milk tea
crunchy chicken strips, baked french fries, grilled green beans
Monday pizza bites, carrots/hummus, yogurt
homemade turkey helper
Tuesday veggie rice bake, salad, fruit
salmon, couscous, mixed veg
Wednesday pizza bites, carrots/hummus, yogurt
cheesy orzo with peas, salad
Thursday veggie rice bake, salad, fruit
miso udon soup, boiled eggs
Friday leftovers
onion and green pepper pizza
Crunchy Baked Chicken
Baked Fries
Grilled Green Beans
Pizza Bites
Vegetable Rice Bake
Turkey Helper
Miso Udon Prep
Boiled Eggs
salad
green beans
onions
green peppers
tomatoes
carrots
mushrooms
apples
bananas
potatoes
hummus
cheddar
mozzarella
eggs
milk
bullion
pasta
sauce
dish sponges
peas (frozen)
mixed vegetables
ground turkey
salmon
Look at me all starting to post again, fancy like. In part it’s just so much easier to cook when it’s cold out isn’t it? Also I think this blog parallels the times in my life where I have more of my stuff together. Either way I think it’s a positive trend in my life. I’ve been spending the better part of this year learning German and job searching so maybe I just hit the point where I can finally add in another thing back in my life.
Saturday leftover curry and potato croquettes
out @ Josh and Beth’s house (Gluten-Free Cheese Garlic Biscuits, Sweet Potato Fries)
Sunday vegetable pancakes, turkey bacon
sage, spinach and squash risotto with poached egg
Monday tuscan chicken soup, pretzel roll, fruit
homemade mac and cheese
Tuesday scotch egg, carrots/hummus, salad
rice and bean bowls
Wednesday tuscan chicken soup, pretzel roll, fruit
baked salmon, couscous, mixed veggies
Thursday scotch egg, carrots/hummus, salad
out @ Terra Plata
Friday leftovers
Okonomiyaki
Vegetable Pancakes
Fall Risotto
Tuscan Chicken Soup
Pretzel Rolls
Scotch Eggs
Prep for Mac and Cheese
Prep for Rice and Bean Bowls
carrots
zucchini
salad
strawberries
grapes
sweet potato
sage
squash
green pepper
onions
tomato
avocado
hummus
butter
parmesan
milk
yogurts
cheddar
GF flour
arborio rice
elbow pasta
toothbrush
salmon
chicken thighs
ground turkey
dry cooking wine
It’s nothing special but I think I will be able to add a few recipes this and next month. I’ve still been cooking and baking new things but my camera no longer takes pictures so there’s a big disconnect between what I make and what I post. I think I can get a new phone in May though so we’ll see what happens.
Saturday out @ Blue C Sushi
going to a Pi Day Party (bringing chocolate cake)
Sunday leftover turkey helper
spinach-asparagus shrimp bake with tomato-pepper-basil couscous
Monday turkey loaf, salad, yogurt
veggie pizza
Tuesday cauliflower soup, biscuits, apple
mac and cheese, salad
Wednesday turkey loaf, salad, yogurt
salmon, couscous, veggies
Thursday cauliflower soup, biscuits, apple
baked chicken, mixed veg, and roasted potatoes
Friday leftovers, carrots/hummus
shrimp stir fry
**Vanilla-Cardamom Pound Cake
Couscous
Baked Shrimp
Biscuits
Turkey Loaf
Cauliflower Soup
Vanilla-Cardamom Pound Cake
apples
strawberries
grapes
bananas
onions
spinach
asparagus
cherry tomatoes
pepper
zucchini
basil
lemons
yogurt
cream cheese
butter
eggs
milk
bbq sauce
ketchup
macs
couscous
pasta /sauce
cat food
pizza
frozen spinach
frozen mixed veg
ground turkey
The other day I saw someone pin one of my recipes of Pinterest which reminded me that if I had more time I’d probably make more off this thing and promote and be really cool. Instead I mostly just spend my time looking for new jobs and puttering about. At least life is delicious.
Saturday out all day for Valentine’s <3
Sunday pancakes + fruit
out @ Austin’s
Monday cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry, rice, yogurt
cajun chicken, beans, and rice
Tuesday veggie piroshiki, salad, boiled egg
pasta with goat cheese and spinach
Wednesday cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry, rice, yogurt
salmon, couscous, veggies
Thursday veggie piroshiki, salad, boiled egg
bbq chicken, roasted potatoes and veggies
Friday leftovers
mac and cheese, salad
fritatta cups
cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry
piroshiki
Boiled Eggs
apples
grapes
carrots
onions
mushrooms
spinach
green pepper
cauliflower
salad
red onion
sour cream
cheddar
eggs
milk
black beans
macs
couscous
chick peas (2)
coconut milk
cereal
pasta
cat food
salmon
ground chicken
Strawberries, carrot (hummus too), and scotch eggs :3
I keep meaning to add new recipes I’ve made but since the camera broke on my phone I always forget and then don’t so maybe we’ll try for a better, more recipe filled February!
Saturday eggs and pancakes
miso udon soup
Sunday leftovers
stuffed bread, sausage and white bean soup
Monday fish stew leftover, carrots/hummus
veggie Shepard pie
Tuesday fritatta cups, yogurt, fruit
salmon, couscous, veggies
Wednesday veggie Shepard pie, bread, fruit
turkey helper
Thursday fritatta cups, yogurt, fruit
pasta with spinach and goat cheese
Friday leftovers
baked chicken, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies
fritatta cups
stuffed bread (tomato/spinach)
sausage and white bean soup
veggie Shepard pie
apples
grapes
carrots
mushrooms
green/red pepper
zucchini
tomato
yogurt
butter
hummus
cheddar
parmesan
eggs
milk
white beans
lentils
couscous
sun dried tomatoes
small pasta
cereal
frozen corn
frozen spinach
ground turkey
cat litter
toothpaste
I have been making new recipes and not recording them which is annoying on my part but hopefully I can get 1-2 a month still in each month. I’m not holding any delusions over doing them every week this year. I still can’t believe some people update with 3-5 new recipes every week. That’s a lot of time and money actually.
Saturday
lunch: mac and cheese
dinner: leftover coq au reisling *with rice
Sunday
lunch: scrambled eggs and toast
dinner: baked ziti
Monday
lunch: turkey chili soup, french bread, carrot/hummus
dinner: bbq chicken, salad, past
Tuesday
lunch: loaded salad, boiled egg, yogurt
dinner: pizza
Wednesday
lunch: turkey chili soup, french bread, carrot/hummus
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach
Thursday
lunch: bbq chicken, salad, fruit
dinner: out @ Chipolte [gift card!]
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: veggie stir fry
Baked Ziti
Turkey Chili
BBQ Chicken
Boiled Eggs (4)
berries
oranges
carrots
zucchini
onions
salad
hummus
ricotta
mozzarella
eggs
butter
yogurt
milk
kidney beans
chickpeas
couscous
garlic
olive oil
ziti
diced tomatoes (2)
cereal
salmon
ground turkey
french bread