Saturday, January 17, 2009
Miso Udon with Beef
Thirty-nine cent packages of instant udon are a great thing to have around. For this quick meal, I simply made a quick miso soup, then added the instant udon and sliced of leftover grilled tri-tip. This week I seem to be reinventing leftovers all over the place.
Labels: beef, dinner recipes, homemade, Japanese, noodles, soup
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Pasta with Lamb Ragu and Cucumber-Tomato Salad
This was a quick meal that reinvented some leftover lamb stew. Alexis simply reheated the lamb stew and tossed it with some pasta. The salad was simply cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed with a homemade vinaigrette.
Labels: dinner recipes, homemade, lamb, pasta, salad
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Peach-Dijon Lamb Chops with Parmasan Green Beans
Use of the George Foreman makes this meal super-quick to get on the table.
Peach-Dijon Lamb Chops
-8 lamb chops (cut from a rack)
-2 tb dijon
-3 tb peach nectar
-salt and pepper to taste
Marinate the lamb chops in a mixture of the other ingredients. Then cook on the George Foreman for about 5 minutes.
Parmasan Green Beans
-1 lb green beans, trimmed
-salt and pepper to taste
-handful of grated parmasan
Sautee the beans in a bit of olive oil over medium high heat until tender. Season with salt and pepper. When tender, plate and sprinkle on the cheese.
Labels: dinner recipes, green beans, homemade, lamb
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Pig Soup
We had some leftover pork, so I chopped it up and added it to a simple veggie/bean soup.
-1 onion, diced
-4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
-8 stalks celery, diced
-5 cans chicken broth
-1 lb leftover roasted pork
-4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
-8 stalks celery, diced
-5 cans chicken broth
-1 lb leftover roasted pork
-pepper to taste
Sautee the veggies in some olive oil in a deep pot until beginning to color. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add all the other ingredients. Simmer for about an hour, until the beans are tender.
Labels: beans, carrot, homemade, pork, soup
Lamb Chops and Brussel Sprouts
Quick and easy, with leftover brussel sprouts.
Lamb Chops
-8 lamb chops
-2 tb dijon
-1/4 cup peach nectar
-salt and pepper to taste
Marinate the lamb chops in the other ingredients for about an hour. Then grill for about 5 minutes in the George Foreman.
Labels: dinner recipes, homemade, lamb, leftovers
Friday, November 28, 2008
Chupaqueso Taco Salad at Home
It had been a while since we had made use of the chupaqueso, so we decided to make some chupaqueso taco salads. We only had mozzerella, however, instead of the Mexican blend cheese we usually use, and it did not crisp up as well as the blend does. It was still tasty, however.
Labels: beef, chupaqueso, dinner recipes, homemade, Mexican, salad
Spicy Shrimp and Mustard Greens with Noodles
Spicy and satisfying when served with ramen noodles.
-1 bunch mustard greens, chopped
-5 fresh peppers, seeded and chopped
-1/2 onion, chopped
-5 cloves garlic
-2 ts thai chili paste
-salt to taste
-1 lb shrimp, peeled
-6 tomatoes
-noodles, boiled
Puree the peppers, onion, tomatoes and garlic in a food processor. Sautee the puree over medium heat in a large pan in a bit of oil. After a few minutes, add the salt, chili paste and mustard greens and sautee until a thick sauce has formed. Add the shrimp and sautee a few more minutes, until shrimp is just cooked through. Serve over cooked noodles.
-5 fresh peppers, seeded and chopped
-1/2 onion, chopped
-5 cloves garlic
-2 ts thai chili paste
-salt to taste
-1 lb shrimp, peeled
-6 tomatoes
-noodles, boiled
Puree the peppers, onion, tomatoes and garlic in a food processor. Sautee the puree over medium heat in a large pan in a bit of oil. After a few minutes, add the salt, chili paste and mustard greens and sautee until a thick sauce has formed. Add the shrimp and sautee a few more minutes, until shrimp is just cooked through. Serve over cooked noodles.
Labels: curry, dinner recipes, homemade, mustard greens, noodles, seafood, shrimp, thai
Steak, Salad and Stuffed Tomatoes
A simple, weeknight dinner.
The steak is simply marinated in worcestershire and steak seasoning, then pan fried in a bit of butter and oil for approx 4 minutes on each side (for med-rare).
The salad is just some lettuce simply dressed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
The stuffed tomatoes are a new favorite of mine.
Labels: beef, dinner recipes, grains, homemade, salad, tomatos
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Crab!
A crab steamed in beer with garlic butter and lemon. I think this may be Giao's perfect meal.
Labels: dinner recipes, homemade
Crepes with Nutella and Strawberries
I used to make crepes all the time in college; sweet crepes, savory crepes, all sorts. I haven't made them in a while because we try to not eat too much in the way of refined carbs. However, we were having our neighbors over for brunch, and I've sort of thrown all eating restrictions out the window during this pregnancy, so I decided that crepes would be the perfect bunch food. These were as good as I remembered, and I am still very good at making perfectly round crepes.
-2 tb melted butter
-1 egg
-1 cup flour
-1 1/2 cups milk
-pinch salt
-1 egg
-1 cup flour
-1 1/2 cups milk
-pinch salt
Labels: dessert recipes, homemade
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Artichoke Pizza at Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco, CA
1/2 Bake, 1/2 Pizza $9
This artichoke pizza, with no red sauce, was very tasty. The sourdough crust was nice and crispy as well.
Food: 2
Decor: 1
Service: 1
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
Labels: Decor: 1, Food: 2, homemade, pizza, Service: 1
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Roasted Pork Loin with Chard and Leek Gratin
Roasts are so simple for weeknights because they are hands-off. The fact that the side dish can also be baked in the same oven at the same time makes this dish perfect.
-1 pork loin
-2 ts ground caraway seeds
-1 ts celery salt
-1 ts pepper
Mix the spices together and rub all over the pork loin. Bake on 375 until the internal temp is about 120. Let rest until the internal temp reaches about 140, then slice and serve.
-2 leeks, thinly sliced
-1 bunch chard, chopped
-1 and 1/2 cups grated cheese
-salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
Sautee the leeks until caramelized. Blanch the chard and squeeze out as much water as possible. Then mix everything together and place in a glass baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes while the roast is in the oven.
Labels: chard, dinner recipes, homemade, leeks, pork
Monday, October 27, 2008
French Toast with Lingonberry Sauce and Bacon
I had a crazy craving for french toast and lingonberry sauce, and I had some leftover challah, so I made some breakfast for dinner. It was everything I had hoped it would be. The bacon added a nice salty counterpoint.
Mix a bit of milk and some eggs together. Dip the bread, both sides, in the milk and eggs and pan fry in butter on both sides until golden. Service with warm lingonberry sauce and bacon for a delicious meal any time of day.
Mix a bit of milk and some eggs together. Dip the bread, both sides, in the milk and eggs and pan fry in butter on both sides until golden. Service with warm lingonberry sauce and bacon for a delicious meal any time of day.
Labels: breakfast recipe, homemade
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Garlic Prawn Salad
Simple, tasty and healthy.
-1 lb shrimp
-5 cloves garlic, minced
-4 scallions, chopped
-lemon juice
-salt and pepper to taste
Sautee the garlic and scallions in a bit of olive oil until beginning to brown. Add the shrimp and cook until just done (only a couple of minutes).
-greens
-balsamic vinaigrette
Dress the salad and place some prawns on top. Devour.
-5 cloves garlic, minced
-4 scallions, chopped
-lemon juice
-salt and pepper to taste
Sautee the garlic and scallions in a bit of olive oil until beginning to brown. Add the shrimp and cook until just done (only a couple of minutes).
-greens
-balsamic vinaigrette
Dress the salad and place some prawns on top. Devour.
Labels: dinner recipes, homemade, salad, seafood, shrimp
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Caramelized Leek, Sundried Tomato and Bacon Quiche
This is a great lunch that is quick and easy to reheat at work.
-4 cups 1/2 and 1/2
-2 cups grated cheese
-8 eggs
-2 leeks, thinly sliced
-1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, minced
-5 slices bacon, diced
-salt and pepper to taste
Cook bacon until crispy and then remove from the pan, reserving the grease. Caramelize the leeks over low heat in teh bacon grease until soft. Mix everything together and ladle into greased muffin tins. Bake on 350 for about 15 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
-2 cups grated cheese
-8 eggs
-2 leeks, thinly sliced
-1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, minced
-5 slices bacon, diced
-salt and pepper to taste
Cook bacon until crispy and then remove from the pan, reserving the grease. Caramelize the leeks over low heat in teh bacon grease until soft. Mix everything together and ladle into greased muffin tins. Bake on 350 for about 15 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Labels: eggs, homemade, leeks, lunch recipes, quiche, tomatos
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fajitas at Home
Fajitas are a great weeknight meal. They are simple to prepare and everyone can customize.
-1 onion, thinly sliced
-2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
-salt and pepper to taste
Sautee in a bit of olive oil over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramelized, approx 1/2 hour.
-1/2 cup cream
-1 can corn, drained
-1 ts cayenne
Sautee over low heat until the cream is evaporated.
-1 can refried beans
-1/2 onion, thinly sliced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
Sautee the onions and garlic until beginning to color and then add the beans and heat through.
Labels: avocado, beef, bell pepper, corn, dinner recipes, homemade
Friday, October 17, 2008
Baked Stuffed Tomatoes
It's rare that a vegetarian dish can really satisfy us, but this one did and I think it will become a new favorite in our repertoire.
-10 medium tomatoes, halved and gutted
-2 cups grated cheese
-1 cup cooked barley
-1/4 cup pine nuts
-1/3 cup pureed, roasted peppers
-1 handful of fresh parsley, minced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
Mix everything except the tomatoes together and then fill the tomatoes with the mixture. Bake on 375 for about 25 minutes, then finish under the broiler for a few minutes, until the tops are browned.
-2 cups grated cheese
-1 cup cooked barley
-1/4 cup pine nuts
-1/3 cup pureed, roasted peppers
-1 handful of fresh parsley, minced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
Mix everything except the tomatoes together and then fill the tomatoes with the mixture. Bake on 375 for about 25 minutes, then finish under the broiler for a few minutes, until the tops are browned.
Labels: dinner recipes, grains, homemade, tomatos
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Orange-Basil Beets
A nice Friday night meal at home, with friends:
Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
I made this vinaigrette with whole grain mustard and sweet-hot mustard.
Beets with Orange Juice and Basil
This was a simple side dish that can be served warm, cold, or room temperature.
-8 beets, trimmed
-1 handful basil, minced
-juice of 1 orange
-salt and pepper to taste
Boil the beets whole until you can insert and remove a knife point easily. Then drain and run under cold water while slipping off the skins with your hands. Dice the beets, then toss with the basil and orange juice and season with salt and pepper.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
A leg of lamb is a great main that takes very little hands-on time. Marinating the lamb over night really helps it become fully infused with flavor, and then when you get home from work Friday night, you can just pop it in the oven.
Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
I made this vinaigrette with whole grain mustard and sweet-hot mustard.
Beets with Orange Juice and Basil
This was a simple side dish that can be served warm, cold, or room temperature.
-8 beets, trimmed
-1 handful basil, minced
-juice of 1 orange
-salt and pepper to taste
Boil the beets whole until you can insert and remove a knife point easily. Then drain and run under cold water while slipping off the skins with your hands. Dice the beets, then toss with the basil and orange juice and season with salt and pepper.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
A leg of lamb is a great main that takes very little hands-on time. Marinating the lamb over night really helps it become fully infused with flavor, and then when you get home from work Friday night, you can just pop it in the oven.
-1 leg of lamb
-3 tb dijon
-2 tb olive oil
-3 tb balsamic
-1 tb salt
-1 ts pepper
-10 cloves garlic, minced
Combine all ingredients except lamb into a paste and then rub all over the lamb and place the lamb in a covered bowl overnight. Then roast the lamb on 375 until the internal temp reads 118. Then let the lamb rest for about 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temp reads about 135. Slice and serve.
-3 tb dijon
-2 tb olive oil
-3 tb balsamic
-1 tb salt
-1 ts pepper
-10 cloves garlic, minced
Combine all ingredients except lamb into a paste and then rub all over the lamb and place the lamb in a covered bowl overnight. Then roast the lamb on 375 until the internal temp reads 118. Then let the lamb rest for about 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temp reads about 135. Slice and serve.
Labels: beets, dinner recipes, homemade, lamb, salad
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Steaks, Salad and Mini Pumpkins
I received these little pumpkins in our CSA box and was surprised to learn that you can actually cook them. I'd always assumed they were bred for decoration and were not flavorful, but I was wrong. They are sweet and tasty and bake in no time.
-1 mini pumpkin per person
-nutmeg, sumac, salt, pepper and honey to taste
Cut the top off the pumpkins and scrape out the seeds. Sprinkle in some spices, put the tops back on and bake on a cookie sheet, on 375 for about 30 minutes (until a knife goes in easily).
-nutmeg, sumac, salt, pepper and honey to taste
Cut the top off the pumpkins and scrape out the seeds. Sprinkle in some spices, put the tops back on and bake on a cookie sheet, on 375 for about 30 minutes (until a knife goes in easily).
Labels: beef, dinner recipes, homemade, pumpkin, salad
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ramen, Salmon and Bok Choy
A quick, weeknight meal.This meal consisted of steamed bok choy, ramen from a package (yes, the Top Ramen of your youth), and rockfish slathered with rooster sauce and miso, and baked for about 15 minutes on 350, until flaky.
Labels: bok choy, dinner recipes, fish, homemade, noodles
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