Recipe: Miso Udon Soup

This is the perfect after work food. It’s fast, one pot, cheap with little prep and practically no mess. Using fresh udon (found in the refrigerator section in most international supermarkets) it becomes a completely no fuss meal but you can substitute fresh noodles for dried one in a pinch though carefully follow directions on the dry noodles before adding them to the soup. You can add just about any vegetable to this and any mix of miso you like. I prefer red for a hearty soup with a bold flavor though shiro miso make a milder soup that many enjoy.

Miso Udon Soup

Adapted from Steam Kitchen

Bento: Catch Up Part 2

Okay after this I have no more images of bentos left and can finally move forward again. How nice!

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Meatloaf, raspberries, salad, and a breadstick

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Feta salad, strawberries, breadsticksIMAG0920

 

Fried rice, kimchee, boiled egg, grapesIMAG0879

Minestrone, Biscuits, strawberries, carrots and cheese

Menu: Homewarmer

Trying something just a little different this week. Added all the recipes and my shopping list to this weeks menu. Not sure how much I love it but this is literally what I do on paper every week (I write out the recipes in a big blue book and then make changes to them from there).

Going out to a friends housewarming on Saturday night (it’s catered, so fancy!) and then going The Gerald on Tuesday since it’s still Seattle Restaurant Week but there will be (as usual) plenty of food made for the rest of the week :p

Saturday
lunch: egg with veg and toast
dinner: out @ housewarming

Sunday
lunch: pesto, cream cheese, and tomato sandwiches
dinner: turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Monday
lunch: salmon cakes w/ aioli, strawberries, salad
dinner: murgh Korma w/ rice

Tuesday
lunch: egg muffins, chips, salsa
dinner: out @ restaurant

Wednesday
lunch: salmon cakes, apple, salad
dinner: pasta w/ veggies

Thursday
lunch: murgh Korma w/ rice,
dinner: leftover meatloaf

Friday
lunch: egg muffins (tomato, basil, pepper, onion), chips, salsa
dinner: pizza

To Make on Prep Day:

Pesto
Turkey Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Korma
Egg Muffins (tomato, basil, pepper, onion)
Salmon Cakes
Cheese Crackers – for snacks/dessert
Morning Muffins (w/ turkey, spinach, + cheese) – for breakfasts

Shopping List:

apples, 3
strawberries (2 pints)
onions, 4
carrots (2 lb bag)
potatoes, 5
peppers, 2
tomatoes, 4
mushrooms
garlic 1
almonds, sliced
basil
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ground turkey (BOGO)
milk (2%)
salmon
breadcrumbs (panko)
salsa
parchment
aluminum
parmesan cheese
chips
hummus
bottle of wine (housewarming)

Bento: Catch Up

Just a few bentos from the past while I catch up to present day. Items are listed underneath as best as I can remember them but some of them are almost 3 months old!

bento2Parmesan CousCous, Hummus with Pita Chips and Red Grapes
IMAG0497Pizza Roll, Grapes, Salad
IMAG0503Potato Gratin, Grapes, Salad
bento3Scotch Eggs, Mixed Salad, Grapes

Menu: Upcoming Resturant Week

Saturday
lunch: eggs with toast
dinner: risotto with asparagus, zucchini, and peas

Sunday
lunch: out to tea
dinner: chicken skillet with buttered noodles

Monday
lunch: minestrone + biscuits
dinner: chicken tikka masala

Tuesday
lunch: sandwiches with fruit, chips/salsa
dinner: out at Grape and Olive

Wednesday
lunch: chicken wrap w/ aioli
dinner: leftover risotto

Thursday
lunch: minestrone + biscuits
dinner: veggie pizza

Friday
lunch: sandwiches and salad
dinner: leftovers

Recipe: Thin Crust Pizza

If you have a stand mixer this recipe is about as easy as they come simply pop all the ingredients in and prepared to be wowed by what comes out. This pizza is best when rolled thin and cooked until the edges are perfectly crisp. Ready for just about any toppings and with a very short rise time it’s great for a slow Friday night. You can honestly ignore the rise time if you’re in a rush and you roll it out thin enough it will puff while you’re putting toppings on and when cooking but for a little extra softness waiting the 30 minutes for it to rise will give it a pillow-y texture. This recipe easily doubles for a crowd.

Thin Crust Pizza

Adapted from Frugal Girl