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»
TUESDAY Chickens Roasted in Milk with Lemon, Cinnamon & Sage | Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette | Roasted Potatoes We like chicken. We eat a lot of chicken. Grilled, pounded, fried, stuffed and skewered…chicken is a virtual blank canvas in the dinner arena. But of all the ways we enjoy this member of the fowl family, roasting Continue reading → «Chicken Roasted in Milk & Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette»
Buttermilk~Brined Fried Chicken | Mashed Potatoes + Gravy | Peas I know, I know…it has been a while. You may think that I abandoned this little space in an attempt to conquer my Christmas lists in a timely, organized fashion and, when all the shopping, baking, and wrapping was complete, return here, cup of tea Continue reading → «Buttermilk~Brined Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy»
SUNDAY Grilled NY Strip Steaks | Oven~Roasted Potatoes | Broiled Green Beans | “Magic Sauce” I am having a bit of trouble getting my bearings lately. I have just finished putting away the silver and china used for our Thanksgiving dinner and the last traces of turkey soup sit in the refrigerator but the Continue reading → «Steaks on the Grill & Magic Sauce»
WEDNESDAY Pot Roast with Parsley~Garlic Sauce | Applesauce I am sitting here at my desk, staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen, twirling my hair {a nervous habit of mine} and thinking of something witty to say in order to engage you to read on about this absolutely lovely pot roast we Continue reading → «Pot Roast with Parsley~Garlic Sauce»
WEDNESDAY Roast Chickens | Herbed Pan Gravy | Boiled Yukon Gold Potatoes | Peas Chicken…more often than not, finds itself as a supporting cast member, rather than in the starring role, in the world of daily dinner theater. We roast and simmer it to make stock {the work~horse of many kitchens, home as well as Continue reading → «Roast Chicken with Garlic & Herb Pan Sauce»
SUNDAY Grilled Whole Chickens with Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Butter | Roasted Baby Potatoes | Steamed Haricots Vert “Ask the butcher to spatchcock the chickens for you. He will split them down the middle and flatten them out so that they resemble road-kill. Butchered this way, they can be grilled rather than roasted.” ~ Continue reading → «Grilled Whole Chickens with Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Butter»
SUNDAY Hoisin-Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloins | Strawberry, Melon & Baby Arugula Salad | Roasted Baby Red Potatoes This evening’s dinner is a wonderful example of easy summer cooking at it’s best. Worthy of a Sunday dinner, it can also be enjoyed on a busy weeknight as it cooks up quickly with minimal preparation Continue reading → «Marinated Pork Tenderloin with a Strawberry & Melon Salad»
FRIDAY Burgers on the Grill | Sweet & Spicy Ketchup | Creamy Cucumber & Grilled Potato Salad Someone heard me yesterday and turned the heat up a bit. Morning fog gave way to brilliant sunshine fairly early today and we hit a high temperature of 80°F. Our French doors were open all day letting in Continue reading → «Grilled Burgers & A Creamy Cucumber-Grilled Potato Salad»
THURSDAY Turkey Club Sandwiches | Oven-Baked “Dirty” Potato Chips Once again this week, dinner luck was on my side. When I planned this week’s dinner menu {last week} I had no idea how hot the weather would turn here in Northern California. Last night we dined on, what James Villas {food critic for Town & Continue reading → «Classic Club Sandwiches & Homemade Potato Chips»
