This is a super simple curry made from plenty of vegetables so that it is really filling. It’s a really dry curry so it’s especially good with some nice chewy bread or even yogurt as a side but it doesn’t end up with a gravy so there’s nothing to sop up. This would work really well as a filling for dumplings / stuffed breads.
Menu: Pre-Germany
This is the last week before we take two weeks in Germany so it’s kind of a weird menu because I’m trying not to buy too many things or leave anything around to rot. Unfortunately that makes it a little low on the nutrition scale also but hopefully it’s not too awful.
Saturday leftovers
 out @ Botaanik
Sunday eggs and toast
 chicken burritos
Monday mushroom stroganoff, egg noodles, carrots and hummus
 vegetable tikka masala
Tuesday chicken burritos, salad, fruit
 pizza
Wednesday zucchini pancakes, boiled egg, yogurt with fruit
 mushroom stroganoff
Thursday udon soup, salad, fruit
 leftover
Friday flying to Germany!
Things to Make
chicken burritos
mushroom stroganoff
Shopping List
apples
oranges
zucchini
carrots
mushrooms
salad
chicken
tortillas
chips
salsa
taco mix
milk
hummus
eggs
sour cream
butter
yogurt
noodles
instant coffee
Menu: Sunny Skies
The weather has been absolutely amazing for the past few days and so it looks like spring has finally sprung which is really great except of course, we’re going out of the country again for vacation soon so maybe we won’t get to enjoy it properly? I don’t know, either way this weeks menu is here and that’s what really matters anyway!
Saturday loaded salad
 matzo ball soup
Sunday out @ Greta’s
 grilled fish, roasted potatoes and carrots
Monday matzo ball soup, salad, fruit
 vegetable tikka masala
Tuesday potato gratin, roasted veg, fruit
 chicken fried rice
Wednesday vegetable tikka masala, yogurt with fruit
 salmon and leek fritatta
Thursday refried bean bowls, carrots and hummus, fruit 
 potato gratin
Friday salmon and leek egg fritatta, salad, fruit
out @ Milan’s
Things To Cook
matzo ball soup
 vegetable tikka masala
 chicken fried rice
 potato gratin
 salmon and leek fritatta
 refried beans
Shopping List
leeks
salad
cucumber
cherry tomatoes
red onions
red peppers
apples
bananas
potatoes
carrots
corn
whole chicken
salmon
white fish
red sauce
cheese
cream
eggs
yogurt
milk
mixed frozen veg
canned tomatoes
black beans
chickpeas
rice
cereal
cat food (wet and dry)
popcorn
Menu: No Fever
Finally I am over my cold and I can get on with things like I wanted to since not only do I have no cold but I’m also back home! What a wonderful combination of things.
Saturday leftovers
 brinner (egg and cheese sandwhich, fruit, grilled brussel sprouts)
Sunday eggs and toast
 bean burger, potato wedges
Monday falafel, tabouli, yogurt sauce, fruit
 vegetable fried rice
Tuesday vegetable biryani, naan, fruit
 pasta with cream sauce
Wednesday bean burgers, carrots and hummus, fruit
 chicken satay noodle salad
Thursday vegetable fried rice, salad, fruit
 falafel and tabouli
Friday chicken satay noodle salad, fruit
pizza night!
Things to Cook
vegetable fried rice
 Vegetable biryani
 bean burgers
 falafel
 tabouli
 chicken satay noodle salad
Shopping List
brussel sprouts
 cauliflower
 potatoes
 onions
 chilies
 tomatoes
 salad
 oranges
 kiwis
 red cabbage
 carrots
 cucumber
 cilantro
 red onions
 limes
 chicken thighs
 butter
 cheddar
 milk
 yogurt
 cereal
 beans
 cat food
 chickpeas
 basmati rice
 rice noodles
 red lentils
Recipe: Oladyi (Yeasted Blini)
I call these blini (because they’re yeasted pancakes) but I had a friend from Belarus recently tell me that these are call oladyi there and that what I think of as blinz are her blini but whatever you want to call them they’re absolutely delicious and they make the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings!
Oladyi (Yeasted Blini)
Adapted from Luke ThomasMenu: Fever
I woke up on Saturday morning with a fever so this menu is a little late and the recipes are easier than the last two weeks to try and give myself a break but I think it’ll still work out okay (as long as I can make it to the store today)
 Saturday leftovers
loaded french fries
Sunday eggs and toast
delivery
Monday bean bowl, carrots and hummus, fruit
crab croquettes
Tuesday onion tart, salad, fruit 
pasta with vegetables
Wednesday crab croquettes,  
bean bowls
Thursday turkeyloaf
onion tart
Friday falafel, tabbouleh
pizza night!
Things to Cook
onion tart
turkeyloaf
crab croquettes
falafel
tabbouleh
bean bow
Shopping List
cucumber
tomatoes
parsley
mint
lime
flour
butter
onions
guyere
milk
puff pastry
lentils
breadcrumbs
ground turkey
mushrooms
carrots
peppers
salad
apples
oranges
banana
ketchup
french fries
surumi
beans
rice
corn
Menu: Foreign Land
It’s kind of odd being in someone’s house but I suppose it’s only a little different from being on vacation. This week’s menu is very ambitious to take advantage of the large kitchen, extra appliances, and dishwasher (the best part honestly!).
Saturday leftovers
 crunch wrap supreme, salad
Sunday eggs and toast
 halibut cheeks with miso broth, greens, sweet potato mash
Monday harira, salad, fruit
 rainbow lasagna
Tuesday  picnic pie, carrots and hummus, fruit
 tofu laksa
Wednesday rainbow lasagna, salad, fruit
 lentil wellington
Thursday tofu laksa, spiced rice, fruit
 picnic pie
Friday lentil wellington, salad, yogurt with fruit
homemade pizza
Things to Cook
Rainbow Lasanga
 Halibut with Miso Broth and Sweet Potato Mash
 Crunchwrap Supreme
 Tofu Laksa
 Lentil Wellington
 Picnic Pie
Shopping List
 apples
 grapes
 bananas
 oranges (4)
 tomatoes
 lettuce
 onion
 mushrooms
 sweet potatoes (2)
 potatoes (3)
 turnip greens
 carrots
 sage
 ground turkey (2)
 EVOO
 pesto
 flour tortillas
 corn tortillas
 coconut milk
 sesame seeds
 puff pastry
 eggs
 butter
 parmesan
 milk
 cheddar
 butter spread
 white beans (2)
 tomato puree
 lasanga
speciality store:
halibut cheeks
miso paste
lemongrass
tofu
egg noodles
Weekly Lunches: #27
I don’t know how next week is going to look like or what is going to happen but at least for this week things are pretty easy going. I am always worried that I make boring side dishes but at least I try to keep the main course interesting (plus I like salad, who doesn’t like salad?)





Menu: But It’s Complicated
I’m doing some house sitting for the next two weeks but we won’t be going over there until Tuesday so I kind of don’t want to shop until I can shop at the place I’ll be staying so the menu is a little messy for the next week. Good thing I made too much food last week!
Saturday cucumber and carrots sushi (for Rob’s)
 dinner @ Rob’s 
Sunday chopped liver toasts, salad
 pasta with vegetables
Monday  hummus warp, salad, boiled egg, fruit 
 chicken pot pie pie
Tuesday  mushroom stroganoff, carrots and hummus, fruit
homemade pizza 
Wednesday chicken pot pie, salad, apple 
 out @ Milan 
Thursday  kofta, rice, fruit 
 out @ Jurgen’s (beet salad)
Friday trash casserole, carrots and hummus, fruit 
malai kofta
Things to Cook
cucumber sushi
 malai kofta
 chicken pot pie
 no knead crockpot bread
 mushroom stroganoff  
hummus wrap
Shopping List
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 Rainbow Lasagna
Recipe: Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This is a surprisingly easy recipe with perfect results. I’ve actually made this recipe a few times and incorrectly (!) once and it still came out just right. This bread is great on its own and not too sweet but it’s even better with some jam, butter, or even just a little cream cheese to really bring out the savory flavor of raisin.
 
		 
		 
		 
		