Menu: New Menu, New Year

I pledged to myself that I’d make 75 new recipes this year and I seem to out to a good head start. Tomorrow will be the 10th and I’ll be on trying to my 10th unique recipe for the year! I know I’ll have a huge lull in making new recipes in the summer because I always do when it gets too hot to really fuss in the kitchen plus we’ll be out of the country for 2 weeks in February so I guess I’m making up for future lost time. I’m not sure how that actually works though…

Saturday sweet potato and black bean bowls
homemade pizza (vegetables, random cheeses :D)

Sunday shrimp bisque, salad
salmon wellington, shaved roasted brussels sprouts with parm and breadcrumbs
dessert: cannoli dip with homemade graham crackers

Monday chicken vindaloo, rice, carrots/hummus
okonomiyaki, miso soup

Tuesday caldo xochitl, cornbread, salad
falfel burritos, salad

Wednesday chicken vindaloo, rice, carrots/hummus
vegetable pancakes, scrambled eggs

Thursday caldo xochitl, cornbread, salad
pasta with vegetables

Friday leftovers
grilled tilapia, baked potatoes and asparagus

To Make on Prep Day

Pizza
Salmon Wellington
Cannoli Dip
Graham Crackers
Corn Bread
Hot Flower Soup
Lentil Falfels
Prep for Vegetable Pancakes

Shopping List

apples
grapes
brussels sprouts
potatoes
tomatoes
green pepper
corn meal
limes
zucchini
cabbage
green onions
tilapia
salmon
tomato with chilies
pancake mix
olive oil
cardamom
puff pastry
milk
cream
eggs
butter
yogurt
mozzarella
sour cream
cream cheese
cereal
triscuits
cat food
shitty white wine
hummus

Recipe: Chocolate Cake with Cardamom Buttercream

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.

Chocolate Cakes with Cardamom Buttercream

Adapted from Off Beat and Inspired

Recipe: No Hospital Food

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

To Make on Prep Day

black bean and sweet potato bowls
turkey loaf
asiago, artichoke & spinach soufflé
tom yum goong
orange-fennel salad
mashed potatoes
ramen vegetable prep

Shopping List

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

Menu: After Xmas

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

To Make on Prep Day

Fajita Vegetables
General Tso’s Chicken
Vegetable Baked Ziti
Chicken-Rice Soup

Shopping List

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

Recipe: Turkey Kerala

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.

Turkey Kerala

Adapted from NDTV Food

Recipe: Salmon Onigiri

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.

Salmon Onigiri

Adapted from The Kitchn

Menu: Almost

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

To Make on Prep Day

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

Shopping List

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

Menu: Change of Plans

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)

To Make on Prep Day

Chicken Kerala
Black Bean Burgers
Chana Masala
Burger Buns
Sweet Potato Hash
Mexican Rice

Shopping List

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

Menu: Easy Weather

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

To Make on Prep Day

Tomato Soup
Cheese and Spinach Quiche
Veg Stew
Popovers
Chicken Pot Hand Pie
Prep for Burritos

Shopping List

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