This is probably the best chocolate cake I have ever made. I made these in to mini cake and the batter is so thin I didn’t think it would even bake but when it does it’s the perfect springy, moist chocolate cake with just the right amount of chocolate as to not be overwhelming. The buttercream is a delicious slightly sweet compliment to the velvety adultness of dark chocolate.
Last week was thrown off by a surprise visit to the hospital. Thankfully my SO was able to be discharged the same day which meant that the menu was thrown off by only a little bit (I picked up take out to bring him while he recovered from surgery). This week though is easy going dishes.
Saturday leftover ziti, salad
bean and rice bowls
Sunday sscrambled eggs, yogurt with fruit
asiago, artichoke & spinach soufflé, orange-fennel salad
Monday turkey loaf, mashed potatoes, fruit
black bean and sweet potato bowls
Tuesday tom yum goong, carrots/hummus, yogurt
baked salmon, couscous, salad
Wednesday turkey loaf, mashed potatoes, fruit
black bean and sweet potato bowls
Thursday tom yum goong, carrots/hummus, yogurt
mac and cheese
Friday leftovers
spicy vegetable ramen
black bean and sweet potato bowls
turkey loaf
asiago, artichoke & spinach soufflé
tom yum goong
orange-fennel salad
mashed potatoes
ramen vegetable prep
strawberries
apples
oranges
fennel
mushroom
chilies
lemongrass
salad
artichoke
avocado
sweet potatoes
tomatoes
eggs
butter
milk
yogurt
macs
panko
pine nuts
cereal
spinach (frozen)
shrimp
ground turkey
salmon
asiago cheese
After the decadence of Xmas it’s almost New Year’s. We’ll be out at friends houses to ring them in so no cooking unless someone asks for something special. We bought some almond champagne though because we do have manners. This weekend I’ll be making my special Tri Color Venetian Cookies too so only 4 things to prep in advance.
Saturday out @ Pike Place Market
leftover pot pie, duck, and chana masala
Sunday shrimp bisque, salad
general tso’s chicken
Monday chicken-rice soup, apples and berries
fajita veggies, bean, and rice bowls
Tuesday vegetables baked ziti, carrots/hummus, apple
salmon, couscous, salad
Wednesday chicken-rice soup, apples and berries
vegetable baked ziti, salad
Thursday leftovers
out @ NYE parties
Friday eggs and hash browns
frozen pizza
Fajita Vegetables
General Tso’s Chicken
Vegetable Baked Ziti
Chicken-Rice Soup
onions
carrots
celery
zucchini
yellow squash
tomatoes
apples
berries
green pepper
red pepper
mushrooms
eggplant
butter
ricotta
mozzarella
milk
couscous
cardamom
parchment paper
sugar
flour
small ziplock bags
cereal
frozen stir fry veggies
frozen broccoli
frozen pizza
salmon
hummus
This was a delicious dish and I plan on making it again and again. Since the turkey is put it bone and all it might be better to serve it carved up basically and then put back in. In the future I’ll do this because we sort of just picked off the bone from the pot, which worked out alright. This dish is not as spicy as it sounds and ends up with quite a savory flavor instead.
Onigiri are fairly simply to make, they’re just balls of rice that are often shaped in to a triangle like shape and then covered in nori (dried seaweed). These ones are a bit upgraded mixing in some baked and season salmon to up the flavor content. These are best eaten same day but you can wrap them in plastic wrap to have them keep for an extra day or two.
I almost forgot to post this. In a rush so I would say much but obviously this is Xmas week which means very fancy food!
Saturday leftovers (couscous, salmon, stew)
macs
Sunday chana masala
tortellini vegetable soup
Monday loaded salad, carrots/hummus, boiled egg
squash, caramelized onion, and bean quesadillas
Tuesday chicken pot pie, yogurt, fruit
chana masala, rice, salad
Wednesday loaded salad, carrots/hummus, boiled egg
shrimp bisque
Thursday chicken pot pie, yogurt, fruit
falafel, tomato-cucumber salad, raita
Friday [Xmas Day] shrimp bisque
duck confit burger, carrot/potato/parsnip fries, mulled wine cupcakes
Chicken Pot Pie
Shrimp Bisque
Brioche Buns
Mulled Wine Cupcakes
Onion Chutney
Tortellini Soup
Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Raita
Prep for Quesadillas
Boiled Eggs (6)
Day of:
Duck Confit
Carrot/Potato/Parsnip Fries
arugula
carrots
parsnips
garlic
shallots
red onions
yellow onion
apples
oranges
leeks
green pepper
tomato
cucumber
thyme
pie crust
yogurt
milk
macs
beans
paprika
ginger
cumin
flour
tortellini
tomato paste
salsa
cereal
tricuits
frozen corn
toilet paper
shrimp
shitty red wine
hummus
baguette
brie
mascarpone
duck legs
We were going out tonight but unfortunately our friend who we were going with has caught a cold and plans had to be cancelled and so my menu had to change a little.
Saturday cheese and spinach quiche
falafel on pitas, fruit, yogurt
Sunday sweet potatoes, asparagus, and egg hash with avocado cream
chicken and corn stuffed pablano pepper, mexican rice
Monday chana masala, rice, salad, fruit
kerala chicken, rice, mixed roasted vegetables
Tuesday black bean and veggie burger, carrot/hummus, yogurt
salmon, couscous, mixed vegetables
Wednesday chana masala, rice, salad, fruit
pasta w/ vegetables
Thursday black bean and veggie burger, carrot/hummus, yogurt
kerala chicken, rice, mixed roasted vegetables
Friday leftovers
homemade pizza (possibly out at a friends)
Chicken Kerala
Black Bean Burgers
Chana Masala
Burger Buns
Sweet Potato Hash
Mexican Rice
apples
grapes
banana
avocado
salad
asparagus
limes
zucchini
onions
poblano peppers
red bell pepper (4)
tomatillo
green pepper
jalapenos
hummus
panko
eggs
milk
black beans
chickpeas
tea
cereal
dishwasher stuff
hand wash
cat litter
cat food
salmon
cooked chicken
chicken thighs
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!