MONDAY Mushroom, Asparagus & Goat Cheese Spring {Crustless} Quiche | Farmer’s Mix Kale Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette “Eating what stands on one leg {mushrooms and plant foods} is better than eating what stands on two legs {fowl}, which is better than eating what stands on four legs {cows, pigs, and other mammals}.” Chinese Proverb via Continue reading → «Mushroom, Asparagus & Goat Cheese Spring {Crustless} Quiche»
Grilled Salmon with a Vodka~Infused Citrus Glaze | Miso Roasted Asparagus | Brown Rice We don’t eat enough fish. It’s a fact, both here in my own home as well as in the broader realm of the general American diet. Despite the well-known health benefits, cited here and here, of a diet which includes foods Continue reading → «Salmon Grilled with a Vodka~Infused Citrus Glaze & Miso Roasted Asparagus»
SUNDAY Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops | Brown Rice | A Medley of Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil I came across this quote a few days ago and found myself thinking about it quite a bit today. It sums up both our day, as well as our dinner this Sunday… Nothing fancy…the day was filled Continue reading → «Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops & Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil»
TUESDAY Korean-Style Steak | Cilantro Salad When I plan our dinner menus I begin, for the most part, with the entrée…usually a protein…adding vegetables, grains, etc. as a complement. This dinner, however, was put together in reverse order. Last week I came upon this recipe for Cilantro Salad at 101 Cookbooks and quickly became curious of Continue reading → «Korean-Style Steak & a Cilantro Salad»
THURSDAY Grilled Sausages | Lemon Risotto | Roasted Asparagus This evening’s dinner was supposed to be a Pantry Soup…a variety of ingredients taken from the pantry, fridge & freezer that become transformed {with a little bit of kitchen magic} into a savory and satisfying meal, pleasing the palates of everyone gathered at the dinner Continue reading → «Grilled Sausages, Lemon Risotto & Roasted Asparagus»
MONDAY Pasta Alla Primavera The house is always so very quiet on Monday mornings. Michael at the office and the children off to school, I begin to put the house & home back together after a weekend of frenzied activity. Sometimes, I relish in the solitude and peace and at other times, such as this Continue reading → «Pasta Alla Primavera»
TUESDAY Rolled Flank Steak Stuffed with Pesto | Baked Potato | Steamed Asparagus with Mustard Cream Vinaigrette After a week away, it is SO wonderful to be home & cooking again! Yesterday, our first day home after break {and a horse show} was a blur. But, today, the sun was bright & the house Continue reading → «Rolled Flank Steak with Pesto & Steamed Asparagus with Mustard Cream Vinaigrette»
WEDNESDAY Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Panko & Parmesan | Asparagus with Lemon-Butter Sauce Barely “back in the saddle” after our horse-show adventure this past week{end} and Mallory headed off to oral surgery this morning. Mallory’s issue…too many teeth & not enough room in her tiny mouth. Before she can get braces, we needed to Continue reading → «Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Panko & Parmesan and Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce»
MONDAY Grilled, Korean-Style Steaks with Spicy Cilantro Sauce | Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Absurdly Addictive Asparagus We are back!!! The girls and I left Southern California on Easter Sunday at 2:30pm following Madison’s stadium jumping round and Mallory’s cross country run at Galway Downs in Temecula. After many hours, many miles, lightening, thunder, torrential Continue reading → «Steaks on the Grill & Absurdly Addictive Asparagus»
