Surprisingly simple and really filling Dum Aloo is basically simmered and spiced potatoes. I like to chop small potatoes in to bite sized pieces because my mouth is small (and they cook quicker that way) but generally they’re cooked whole.
Bento: No Curry, No Hurry
It’s so hard to come up with names for these so I’m wondering if I should just number them? I mean it just takes off a lot of pressure. I’ll think about it.
Homemade bagel with tomato cream cheese, omelette with salsa, tiny salad, strawberries and oranges 
Vegetable ramen, boiled egg, pickles, apple 
Pasta with vegetables and red sauce, salad, carrots, strawberries 
Turkey and cheese sandwich, salad, potato chips, carrots and hummus, grapes 
Cheese and spinach Piroshki, salad, red pepper and carrots with hummus, apple
Menu: Thaw
The weather was actually kind of nice this week so I think I was in a better mood and the cooking came easier. Let’s see if we can’t roll on with that energy for this week!
Saturday toast and eggs
nacho supreme
Sunday piroshki
out somewhere 🙂
Monday vegetable tortellini soup, salad, bread, fruit
vegetable quiche
Tuesday bean quesadillas, salsa, sour cream, spiced rice, fruit
salmon, couscous, salad
Wednesday thai shrimp red curry, rice, thai cucumber salad
vegetable tortellini soup
Thursday vegetable quiche, salad, fruit
pasta with vegetables
Friday goat cheese scones, thai cucumber salad, carrots and hummus
homemade pizza
Things to Make
Nacho Supreme
Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Thai Shrimp Red Curry
Thai Cucumber Salad
Vegetable Quiche
Goat Cheese Scones
Shopping List
tortilla
tortilla chips
salsa
beans x 2
canned tomato (28oz)
banana
mango
salad
tomatoes
carrots
onions
cucumber
zucchini
red onion
tortellini
pasta
pasta sauce
couscous
cheese
goat cheese
butter
milk
eggs
cereal
toilet paper
paper towels
Recipe: Black Bean Tortilla Soup
This soup is surprisingly good for how little effort is needed to make it. Also I served it with a cutting board full of topping options which makes the soup fun too.
Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Bento: Nailing It
Despite Andrew eating one of these before I could photograph it so I had to re-make it, this weeks bentos were a triumph. The funny thing is Andrew accidentally ate one of the ones last week too. How strange.
Minestrone, salad, bread for dipping, apple
Bubble and squeak, salad, banana
Creamy paprika chicken, pasta, side salad, mandarins
Bean burrito, corn salad to switch it up, carrots and hummus, apple
Thai spiced falafel, rice, chili sauce, side salad now with walnuts, apple
Menu: On It
I did better this week at the most basic things so I’m hoping I can do that for a bit and then build on it. I think the US election really knocked me off track when I should have been on top of the world (got my residency the day Trump was elected which…mixed feelings there). But that’s not what you’re here for so, a menu!
Saturday bubble and squeak, leftovers
eating out
Sunday eggs and toast
salmon, couscous, salad
Monday bagel with cream cheese, rolled omelette, fruit
pasta with sauce and vegetables
Tuesday chicken kebab, spiced rice, yogurt sauce, salad
vegetable ramen, pickles, boiled egg
Wednesday spinach and cheese piroshiki
bagel sandwhiches, chips, carrots and hummus
Thursday vegetable ramen, pickles, boiled egg
chicken kebab, spiced rice, yogurt sauce, salad
Friday turkey sandwhiches, chips, salad, fruit
general tso’s cauliflower, rice
Things to Make
bagels
chicken kebab
piroshiki
vegetable ramen
general tso’s cauliflower
Shopping List
ramen
apples
oranges
grapes
tomatoes
mushrooms
peppers
cauliflower
carrots
salad
bread
butter
milk
eggs
yogurt
sour cream
cheese
hummus
cereal
cat litter
tupperwear
soap
chips
frozen veg
frozen spinach
chicken breast
turkey (cold cut)
Recipe: Coconut Lentils
These creamy coconut lentils are a total treat. They have a really nice color to them and you can easily change up what vegetables you use depending what you have on hand or what is in season to make a filling meal.
Coconut Lentils
Adapted from drinkeatrepeat
Menu: Hectic Weeks
I lost track of time in there for a little bit and things went kind of sideways all over but hopefully we’re back on track this week. Trying a slightly ambitious menu again so we’ll see how it goes but I’d rather aim up I guess? I was getting bored of all that pasta and sadness anyway.
Saturday usali salad, miso soup, fried egg
out @ party
Sunday chicken kerala
vegetable pancakes, fried egg, fruit
Monday minestrone, bread, salad
chicken with creamy paprika sauce
Tuesday bubble and squeak, carrots and hummus, miso brussel sprouts
bean burritos, corn salad
Wednesday seven layer dip cups, corn salad, mexican rice
thai style falafel w/ sweet chili sauce
Thursday chicken with creamy paprika sauce, pasta, salad, fruit
minestrone, bread, salad
Friday thai style falafel, thai chili sauce, salad, fruit
homemade white pizza with spinach and carmelized onions
Things to Make
bubble and squeak
seven layer dip cups
mexican rice
chicken with paprika sauce
minestone
corn salad
Shopping List
canned tomato (3)
white beans
brown beans
canned corn
EVOO
linghams
tortillas
salsa
apples
bananas
carrots
bell pepper
lime (3)
zucchini
celery
mushrooms
cherry tomatoes
avocado
2kg potatoes
onions
coffee
small pasta
stock
bread
sour cream
milk
cat food
cat litter
garbage bags
chicken breast
Recipe: Turkey Burger
I’m sure there’s only about 1000 recipes for turkey burgers. In the end it’s basically a reverse meatloaf in some ways but I also thought these burgers came out perfectly and they took less time than I assumed. By adding some finely chopped vegetables to the recipe, I think it keeps them moist while also stretching the amount of burgers you get from a pound of meat.
Turkey Burgers
Recipe: Chicken and Dumplings
Delicious and homey this dish is a little heavy for normal days but sometimes you just want to slip in to a food coma and that’s what this recipe is for.