Despite the picture I actually could have cooked these for another 10 minutes to get a better texture (they were more cake than scone) but they were so delicious that I didn’t mind at all. Next time I will use the suggested topping with the cream and sugar but I left it off originally because it seemed like it would be too sweet. These are perfect for a quick morning breakfast.
I feel like I haven’t been cooking and I wish I could say it was something normal and boring like that it’s been very warm here but it’s because they are ripping apart our bathroom, I’m about to have a minor dental surgery, and we are moving in about 20 days so there’s just a lot of things that are going on and cooking has taken a backseat to it. Having this three day weekend has helped me get some of my life back together again at least!
Saturday
lunch: leftover pasta
dinner: loaded up rice and beans
Sunday
lunch: salmon and rice
dinner: turkey burgers, french fries, salad
Monday
lunch: tomato and carrot soup, breadsticks, green salad
dinner: trailer trash rice
Tuesday
lunch: chicken vindaloo*, rice, yougurt
dinner: fish, couscous, salad
Wednesday
lunch: tomato and carrot soup, breadsticks, green salad
dinner: trailer trash rice
Thursday
lunch: chicken vindaloo, rice, yougurt
dinner: mac and cheese, carrots and hummus
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: roasted rosemary chicken with white wine sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, seared snap peas
french fries
roasted tomato and carrot soup
breadsticks
chicken with white wine sauce and potatoes
seared snap peas
fruit x 2
salad
snap peas
green pepper
fingerling potatoes
chicken thighs
tomatoes
onions
carrots (whole)
fish
macs
couscous
yogurts
cereal
cat food
white wine
cider
It’s really, truly turning to summer here. It’s been sunny for almost three days in a row and temperatures should hit about 70 this weekend. We are thinking of urban hiking this weekend and keeping things delicious and light for the week.
Saturday
lunch: leftover kebab, rice, veggies
dinner: homemade pizza, salad
Sunday
lunch: leftover spinach patties
dinner: chicken mole, churros, margaritas
Monday
lunch: veggie quiche, carrots + hummus, yogurt
dinner: stir fry
Tuesday
lunch: lasagna cups, salad, fruit
dinner: miso baked salmon, roasted cauliflower, couscous
Wednesday
lunch: veggie quiche, carrots + hummus, yogurt
dinner: pancakes, fruit, yogurt
Thursday
lunch: lasagna cups, salad, fruit
dinner: pasta w/ vegetables
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: shakshuka
Pizza
Chicken Mole
Lasagna Cups
Quiche
Churros
*roast cauliflower
apples
grapes
tomatoes (4)
zucchini
onions (4)
pepper (2)
carrots
cauliflower
wonton wrapper
salmon
heavy cream
pasta/sauce
tomato (2 cans)
sliced almonds
flour
paprika
butter
mozzarella
ricotta
calcium pills
cat food
hummus
Yikes I’ve really been slacking I guess because there’s only one more post queued up when normally I would have at least 5. Part of that was being sick for three weeks but there’s no good excuse. It’s not even hot in these parts yet so cooking and baking aren’t a hassle yet but as we drift towards the summer I’d better get all my cooking done before the heat hits and looking at the stove makes me cry.
Saturday
lunch: fancy salad
dinner: bean burgers
Sunday
lunch: eggs and pancakes
dinner: veggie stir fry
Monday
lunch: rice bake
dinner: shrimp polenta with tomatoes and spinach
Tuesday
lunch: kebabas, flavored rice, carrots/hummus
dinner: miso salmon, roasted brussel sprouts, couscous
Wednesday
lunch: spinach patties, salad, fruit
dinner: chicken burritos
Thursday
lunch: kebabas, flavored rice, carrots/hummus
dinner: shakshuka
Friday
lunch: burrito salad, fruit
dinner: leftovers
kebabs
burritos
shaksushka
spinach patties
*yogurt sauce
*flavored rice
*roasted brussel sprouts
apples
salad
grapes
strawberries
potato, 2
carrots
tomatoes, 3
green pepper
zucchini
onions, 5
brussel sprouts
jalapenos
shrimp
salmon
milk
bouillon
couscous
canned tomatoes, 2
frozen spinach
cheddar
sour cream
sorbet
cereal
popcorn
cider
Thankfully I’m feeling much better after getting pretty sick over the last week. I’m actually looking forward to cooking a little and most of the stuff we bought didn’t go bad while I couldn’t cook which is always fortunate.
Saturday
lunch: tortellini
dinner: polenta with cheese and tomatoes
Sunday
lunch: rice and beans
dinner: turkey chili with sweet potato, baguette
Monday
lunch: pizza bites, carrots and hummus, yogurt
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach
Tuesday
lunch: butter chicken, rice, fruit
dinner: chicken vegetable soup
Wednesday
lunch: pizza bites, carrots and hummus, yogurt
dinner: pasta with veggies
Thursday
lunch: chicken vegetable soup
dinner: butter chicken, rice, fruit
Friday
lunch: leftovers
baked chicken, french fries, roasted veggies
Polenta
Butter Chicken
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato
Pizza Bites
Brownies
apple
grapes
bananas
salad
sweet potato (2)
ground turkey
salmon
milk
coconut milk
tortellini
pasta
diced tomatoes (3)
black beans
kidney beans
spinach
frozen green beans
frozen veg (2)
yogurt
mozz
cheddar
cereal
lysol
cat food
baguette
cider
We’ve been eating out a lot lately it feels like but most of it has just been social stuff so it can’t be helped. I have a new camera so I’ve been working on getting a cookbook together and I’m not sure how many new recipes I’ll be making over the summer because of that but we’ll see. One new recipe per week isn’t really that hard seeing as I’ve been doing it for about two years constantly (crazy talk!).
Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ Pen Thai
Sunday
lunch: polenta with cheese and tomatoes
dinner: miso udon soup
Monday
lunch: turkey sandwhiches, carrots and hummus
dinner: spicy turkey and green bean bowl
Tuesday
lunch: salsa chicken, fruit
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, mixed veg
Wednesday
lunch: salad, yogurt, fruit
dinner: salsa chicken, salad
Thursday
lunch: turkey sandwhiches, carrots and hummus
dinner: pasta with veggies
Friday
lunch: leftovers
baked cod, french fries, roasted green beans
Polenta
Salsa Casserole
Miso Udon
Spicy Turkey Bowl
carrots
potatoes (3)
apples
strawberries
mushrooms
onions
cherry tomatoes
salad
green beans
ground turkey
chicken
cod
milk
salsa
cereal
hummus
cold cuts
mixed veg
bread
clorox wipes
cat food
hand wash
qtips
9 volt battery
It’s Easter now (so many holidays!). Nothing too special this weekend though. I found some leftover chickpea curry in the freezer and decided that would be a nice way to round out the week. Taking it easy by only making a handful of food.
Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: galette and salad
Sunday
lunch: leftover vindaloo
dinner: goat cheese and vegetable flatbread
Monday
lunch: chickpea curry, hummus + carrots
dinner: bbq chicken, mashed potato, salad
Tuesday
lunch: bean burgers, salsa, avocado, chips
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach
Wednesday
lunch: fritatta, hummus + carrots
dinner: miso udon soup w/ hard boiled egg
Thursday
lunch: bean burgers, salsa, avocado, chips
dinner: bbq chicken, mashed potato, creamed corn
Friday
lunch: leftovers
fritatta w/ salad
Flatbread
Bean Burgers
Egg Bake
carrots
apples
strawberries
aspargus
tomato (2)
arugala
avocado
green pepper
red onion
jalepenos
chicken bits
salmon
milk
udon noodles
BBQ sauce
couscous
pasta/sauce
breadcrumbs
black beans (2)
frozen corn
crescent roll
eggs
cheddar
dishwashing stuff
EVOO
goat cheese
hummus
Next week is Passover and while I no longer practice I thought it would be fun to make some Passover friendly dishes: including a charoset inspired sangria and of course matzo ball soup sans the noodles.
Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ Kickin’ Boot
Sunday
lunch: mac and cheese
dinner: shrimp and avocado salad with miso dressing
Monday
lunch: zucchini-tomato galette, salad, fruit
dinner: chicken vindaloo, rice
Tuesday
lunch: chicken matzo ball soup, fruit
dinner: baked salmon, salad, couscous
Wednesday
lunch: galette, salad, grapes
dinner: vindaloo, rice
Thursday
lunch: chicken matzo ball soup, fruit
dinner: pizza
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pasta + veggies
Sangria
Shrimp Salad
Galette
Vindaloo
Matzo Ball Soup
apples
grapes
shrimp
avocados (2)
cucumber
pasta
miso
zucchini
ricotta
roasted chicken
onions (2)
cereal
milk
hummus
I bought a Twinkie pan just to make these for my friend who is sensitive to gluten. I’m a big believer in eating foods that are GF naturally instead of trying to make fake versions of the foods you love with gluten that will always be a little disappointing when compared with their gluten packed cousins but on the other hand, everyone has a birthday and he requested these. They do fluff up and are similar enough to the original that they may give you some nostalgia vibes.
Makes about 10-12 twinkies (my pan only holds 8 though so it was 8 + a mini cake)
3 cups gluten-free multi-purpose flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
Source: King Arthur Flour
I’ve gotten to the point where I’m going through a phase with cooking that I haven’t made anything new in a while. Hopefully it’ll pass when it gets a little warmer. It’s still got a chill in the air so it’s a little hard to get the motivation up to spend the time in the kitchen.
Saturday
lunch: pasta w/ veggies
dinner: cream corn for potluck
Sunday
lunch: turkey sandwiches
dinner: chicken mole
Monday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach
Tuesday
lunch: minestrone, hummus, carrots
dinner: veggie lasagna
Wednesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: pizza + salad
Thursday
lunch: minestrone, yogurt, bread
dinner: veggie lasanga
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: tikka masala, rice, apple hand pies
Crockpot Chicken Mole
Veggie Lasagna
Scotch Eggs
Minestrone
Tikka Masala
Apple Hand Pie