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!
Yay I lived through Thanksgiving and now this blog is actually set to auto update until April next year so I think I’m going to start investing time/energy in to making it a better blog. I’ve gone ahead and commissioned a friend for a head and some title cards so that very exciting, which is the opposite of this weeks menu. I’m a little cooked out from Thanksgiving and have a few parties to attend this weekend so I’m just making the basics. Basic help with the budget too 🙂
Saturday broccoli and cheese soup, pretzel rolls
Thanksgiving leftovers (cranberry sauce, turkey, rice, chickpea salad)
Sunday eggs with turkey bacon, milk tea
crunchy chicken strips, baked french fries, grilled green beans
Monday pizza bites, carrots/hummus, yogurt
homemade turkey helper
Tuesday veggie rice bake, salad, fruit
salmon, couscous, mixed veg
Wednesday pizza bites, carrots/hummus, yogurt
cheesy orzo with peas, salad
Thursday veggie rice bake, salad, fruit
miso udon soup, boiled eggs
Friday leftovers
onion and green pepper pizza
Crunchy Baked Chicken
Baked Fries
Grilled Green Beans
Pizza Bites
Vegetable Rice Bake
Turkey Helper
Miso Udon Prep
Boiled Eggs
salad
green beans
onions
green peppers
tomatoes
carrots
mushrooms
apples
bananas
potatoes
hummus
cheddar
mozzarella
eggs
milk
bullion
pasta
sauce
dish sponges
peas (frozen)
mixed vegetables
ground turkey
salmon
Look at me all starting to post again, fancy like. In part it’s just so much easier to cook when it’s cold out isn’t it? Also I think this blog parallels the times in my life where I have more of my stuff together. Either way I think it’s a positive trend in my life. I’ve been spending the better part of this year learning German and job searching so maybe I just hit the point where I can finally add in another thing back in my life.
Saturday leftover curry and potato croquettes
out @ Josh and Beth’s house (Gluten-Free Cheese Garlic Biscuits, Sweet Potato Fries)
Sunday vegetable pancakes, turkey bacon
sage, spinach and squash risotto with poached egg
Monday tuscan chicken soup, pretzel roll, fruit
homemade mac and cheese
Tuesday scotch egg, carrots/hummus, salad
rice and bean bowls
Wednesday tuscan chicken soup, pretzel roll, fruit
baked salmon, couscous, mixed veggies
Thursday scotch egg, carrots/hummus, salad
out @ Terra Plata
Friday leftovers
Okonomiyaki
Vegetable Pancakes
Fall Risotto
Tuscan Chicken Soup
Pretzel Rolls
Scotch Eggs
Prep for Mac and Cheese
Prep for Rice and Bean Bowls
carrots
zucchini
salad
strawberries
grapes
sweet potato
sage
squash
green pepper
onions
tomato
avocado
hummus
butter
parmesan
milk
yogurts
cheddar
GF flour
arborio rice
elbow pasta
toothbrush
salmon
chicken thighs
ground turkey
dry cooking wine
It’s nothing special but I think I will be able to add a few recipes this and next month. I’ve still been cooking and baking new things but my camera no longer takes pictures so there’s a big disconnect between what I make and what I post. I think I can get a new phone in May though so we’ll see what happens.
Saturday out @ Blue C Sushi
going to a Pi Day Party (bringing chocolate cake)
Sunday leftover turkey helper
spinach-asparagus shrimp bake with tomato-pepper-basil couscous
Monday turkey loaf, salad, yogurt
veggie pizza
Tuesday cauliflower soup, biscuits, apple
mac and cheese, salad
Wednesday turkey loaf, salad, yogurt
salmon, couscous, veggies
Thursday cauliflower soup, biscuits, apple
baked chicken, mixed veg, and roasted potatoes
Friday leftovers, carrots/hummus
shrimp stir fry
**Vanilla-Cardamom Pound Cake
Couscous
Baked Shrimp
Biscuits
Turkey Loaf
Cauliflower Soup
Vanilla-Cardamom Pound Cake
apples
strawberries
grapes
bananas
onions
spinach
asparagus
cherry tomatoes
pepper
zucchini
basil
lemons
yogurt
cream cheese
butter
eggs
milk
bbq sauce
ketchup
macs
couscous
pasta /sauce
cat food
pizza
frozen spinach
frozen mixed veg
ground turkey