
Panko crusted cod, paprika and sea salt fries, butter-dill carrots, mini brownies

Panko crusted cod, paprika and sea salt fries, butter-dill carrots, mini brownies
In most places the summer is too warm to stand over a stove making risotto for 20-30 minutes, but thankfully it’s pretty cool in Seattle and on the right weekend this is a perfect was to celebrate the flavors of the summer in a delicious and simple dish. I used regular rice since arborio rice is a bit pricey, but the dish has the same soul as a real risotto I feel.

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz peas (fresh or frozen)
2 zucchini, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tbsp butter
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup rice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and black pepper, to taste
Source: Eats Well With Others
The tickets for the new Sailor Moon musical went on sale today but of course I’m stuck in America so there’s no use in me even looking but it’s getting me all jazzed up and I decided to watch a few of my favorite Myus over the next few weeks to get myself excited even though I won’t be able to see this one until the release the DVDs ;-;
Saturday
lunch: leftover minestrone
dinner: chicken vindaloo
Sunday
lunch: pancakes and eggs
dinner: tomato and goat cheese tart, blackberry fool
Monday
lunch: vindaloo, hummus, carrots
dinner: meatball soup, sweet potato
Tuesday
lunch: leftover tart, strawberries
dinner: homemade pizza
Wednesday
lunch: chicken salad, banana
dinner: bbq chicken, creamed corn, salad
Thursday
lunch: meatball soup, salad
dinner: pasta w/ veg
Friday
lunch: bbq chicken, creamed corn, salad
dinner: leftovers
Blackberry Fool
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Meatball Soup
Chicken Vindaloo
Cream Corn
BBQ chicken
Zucchini Bread
strawberries
banana
blackberries
green peppers
onion
carrots
corn
zucchini
eggplant
broccoli
sweet potato
jalapeno
EVOO
milk
hummus
pasta
rice
beans
mozzarella
goat cheese
cat food
cat litter
cider

Boiled egg, salad, raita, salmon cakes, red grapes.
Having a big party this weekend so it’s going to be a very busy weekend. Cleaning and shopping all Saturday morning and afternoon and then the big shin dig at the end of the night. Drinks, a multi-course menu and trying to arrange the furniture in my house to fit about 7 more people than usual. Also I bought a very cute dress for just such an occasion so I’m pretty excited about the whole thing.
Saturday
lunch: chicken and potatoes
dinner: party (sweet and sour meatballs, corn-crusted chicken, veggies casserole, ice cream with hot fudge sauce)
Sunday
lunch: salad
dinner: burritos
Monday
lunch: burrito salad
dinner: party leftovers
Tuesday
lunch: minestrone soup + bread
dinner: chicken vindaloo
Wednesday
lunch: egg bake, fruit, crackers and cheese
dinner: baked salmon with couscous and spinach
Thursday
lunch: minestrone soup + bread
dinner: out @ capitol cider
Friday
lunch: chicken vindaloo
dinner: leftovers
For Party:
Simple Syrup
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Corn Crusted Chicken
Veggies Casserole
Fudge Sauce
Sunday:
Burritos
Minestrone
Chicken Vindaloo
Egg Bake
I need to clean everything this weekend in preparation of a dinner party. The kitchen, bathroom, and carpet all need a good once over so it’s lucky I don’t have too much planned this weekend so I can take care of it. The goal is to be spotless and clean next Friday so that cooking for the party is easy and quick.
Saturday
lunch: quiche
dinner: veggie risotto
Sunday
lunch: bean and rice bowls
dinner: fishsticks, fries, carrots with fill, mini brownies (homemade tv dinner)
Monday
lunch: enchiladas, salad
dinner: chicken pot pie soup
Tuesday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, apple
dinner: burritos
Wednesday
lunch: chicken pot pie soup, fruit
dinner: enchiladas
Thursday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, crackers
dinner: pancakes and eggs
Friday
lunch: burrito salad, fruit
dinner: leftovers
Veggie Risotto
Fishsticks
French Fries
Carrots w/ Dill
Mini Brownies
Black Bean Enchiladas
Pizza Bites
Pot Pie Soup
Prep for Burritos
Flavored Water
potatoes
blueberries
peaches
apples
onions
carrots
zucchini
green pepper
salad
ginger
limes
mushrooms
beans
cod
milk
eggs
mozzarella cheese
pepperoni
chicken
popcorn
cream cheese
Not quite a full recipe it’s basically just wine and fruit. This is a delightfully light sangria that is perfect for a hot summer day. I made this in the blender and blended up about half the fruit just to give it a more infused flavor (and a light pink color)

750ml white wine
1/2 cup vodka
6 cherries, pitted and cut in half
1 peach, cut in chunks
1 lime, skinned and cut into pieces
Source: Wright Kitchen
It’s been beautiful in Seattle this whole month but I will be happy when it becomes cloudy again. I prefer that it stay sunny just for one more weekend because I’m going to see Star Trek in the Park today. Star Trek in the Park is basically like Shakespeare in the Park: a bunch of local actors doing a free show in the park with minimal costuming/scenes except they do it with an episode of Star Trek The Original Series. Sounds like it’ll be fun, this year they’ll putting on “Devil in the Dark”. I can’t wait!
Saturday
lunch: sandwiches and fruit
dinner: pizza
Sunday
lunch: salad w/ boiled egg
dinner: tikka masala, choc. salted tart
Monday
lunch: stuffed shells (freezer)
dinner: asparagus, tomato, and cheese tart
Tuesday
lunch: salmon cakes, raita, and salad
dinner: stir fry
Wednesday
lunch: asparagus, tomato, and cheese tart, grapes
dinner: bbq chicken, mac and cheese
Thursday
lunch: salmon cakes, raita, salad
dinner: fancy pasta
Friday
lunch: bbq chicken, salad
dinner: leftovers
Boiled Eggs (3)
BBQ Chicken (crockpot)
Stuffed Shells (freezer, defrost and bake)
Zucchini Fries
Tikka Masala
Choc. Salted Tart
Asparagus, Tomato, Cheese Tart
Salmon Cakes
dill
strawberries
grapes
zucchini
asparagus
onions
cucumber
salmon
milk
pepper grinder
frozen spinach
pizza
beans
cereal
cat food
hand wash
cider
yellowtail wine
fancy cheese (goat or Gruyere)
Turkeyloaf (filled with 6 types of veggies!) and garlic-chili sauce, mashed potatoes (homemade of course), strawberries and edamame for mid-day snacking.
I’ve been watching Orange is the new Black and it’s addicting. It’s making it really hard to just do the things I need to because I want to finish watching it.
Saturday
lunch: mac and cheese
dinner: miso udon soup
Sunday
lunch: sandwiches and fruit
dinner: white sangria, summer vegetables risotto, lemon cheesecake
Monday
lunch: chicken and rice soup, biscuits, fruit
dinner: pizza
Tuesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, hummus/carrots
dinner: chicken, fennel, and bean stew
Wednesday
lunch: chicken soup, salsa + chips
dinner: cod, couscous, grilled spinach
Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, hummus/carrots, salad
dinner: Capitol Cider with friends
Friday
lunch: chicken and rice soup, biscuits, yogurt w/ curd
dinner: sandwiches + salad
Scotch Eggs
Summer Vegetable Risotto
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and Bean Stew
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
Biscuits
cherries
peaches
apples
zucchini
asparagus
peppers
salad
carrots
spinach
peas
bullion
salsa
chips
pasta sauce
pasta
Special K
hummus
milk
chicken thighs
parmesan cheese
eggs
butter
white beans
cod