Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/buffalo-chicken-burgers-11725727
Oh. My. God. I'd have eaten them all if i could.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/pineapple-coleslaw-11723356
The pineapple doesn't feel like it adds much above regular coleslaw, but enjoyable.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/grilled-merguez-with-mint-sauce-11728211
Definitely make the merguez earlier in the day.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/broccoli-and-date-salad
Added a pork tenderloin to make it a meal.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tri-tip-steak-with-tiger-bite-sauce
So good. I used a single jalapeno because my kids aren't up to spicy food yet.

Last week’s #recipes:

Made a lot of personal recipes I don't have links for, or stuff that long since 404s. Also a bunch of stuff from Mi Cocina which is easily my favorite cookbook right now.

👍🏻👍🏻https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/turmeric-chicken-pitas/
I skipped the sauce and made a curried quinoa to stuff in there too. ~3 days of leftovers, no regrets.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-salmon-bowl

👍🏻 https://camillestyles.com/food/erewhon-kale-white-bean-salad/

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/smashed-chickpea-salad
A good, easy, shelf stable lunch. Works well if you enjoy tuna salad but are avoiding tuna.

Last week’s #recipes:

Another week of recipes without links, and leftovers, so fewer than normal.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46732/hazelnut-crusted-tilapia-with-zucchini-ribbons-recipe/

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-sloppy-joes/

👍🏻 https://www.themediterraneandish.com/white-bean-hummus-recipe/
This was good, but I struggle to give two thumbs to what I consider an ingredient.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47014/green-goddess-bowl-with-chicken-and-quinoa-recipe/
This one is all in the dressing and is a good clear-out-the-fridge option, as what you put in the bowl is kinda moot if you dress it right.

Last week’s #recipes

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269496/one-pot-garlicky-shrimp-spinach/
Easy

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-honey-pork-chops-with-escarole-and-white-beans
Used baby kale because I can never find escarole

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-king-salmon-meyer-lemon-relish

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip

👍🏻👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/chicken-kofta-kebabs/
Good, not-boring chicken

👍🏻👍🏻 https://themodernproper.com/lemon-rice
I didn't anticipate how much I enjoyed this

Last week’s #recipes:

Family out of town so grilled proteins and made quinoa on Sunday and remixed all week.

Pork:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tri-tip-steak-with-tiger-bite-sauce
Just the rub.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-pork-bowl-with-greens-and-carrots
Two meals

Then avocado + gochujang mayo + kimchi + tortilla for a wrap.

Chicken breasts (S&P):

Chicken salad sandwich, mayo + almonds + peperoncini + relish

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2017/04/11/north-carolina-dipped-fried-chicken
Just the sauce for a chicken salad. Hummus, quinoa, black beans, carrots.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/charred-cauliflower-tacos-with-romesco-salsa
And then they came home.

Last week’s #recipes:

Only a few this week because someone left our freezer open, so I did a lot of "I guess we're eating this now" pivots.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/grilled-merguez-with-mint-sauce-11728211

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-flatbread-greek-pocketless-pitas-with-a-simple-tutorial/
I can't do store-bought pita anymore.

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-buddha-bowl
I like to joke that here recipes often don't feel minimal, but this one fits. I added quinoa because I already had it made.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/a36518403/sweet-corn-shrimp-rice-skillet-recipe
Used my first harvest of garleeks in this one and it was 👌🏻

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻https://www.wellseasonedstudio.com/grilled-corn-salad-with-zucchini/
Added some leftover steak, which was a good addition.

👍🏻 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016275-japanese-milk-bread
👍🏻 https://www.errenskitchen.com/how-to-make-whipped-cream-that-holds-its-shape-for-days/
Made fruit sandos — bread + whipped cream + raspberries.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60007818/caprese-sandwich-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38773964/baked-by-melissa-green-goddess-cabbage-salad-tiktok-recipe/
Worth the hype.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909102350/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-and-gruyere-turnovers
A family favorite

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60297954/crispy-chili-lime-chickpea-salad-recipe/
I'd hesitate to call this 4 servings. Going to do it 1.5x next time. It's chickpea heavy. I'd increase the tomatoes, personally.

Last week’s #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60007818/caprese-sandwich-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/banh-mi-smash-burgers-11721258
Good, but not as much as I'd hoped.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/a36518403/sweet-corn-shrimp-rice-skillet-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/minty-chicken-meatballs
When they say "small" onion, they mean it. Should probably be 3-4 tbsp.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-with-charred-cabbage-and-giardiniera

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/miso-mayo-chicken-bowl
Barely made the cut. Wasn't bad, but fairly unremarkable.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a40576241/mexican-street-corn-flatbread-recipe/
The drizzle makes or breaks it.

👍🏻 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a35227727/grilled-leek-zucchini-and-ricotta-pizza-recipe/

Last week's #recipes:

Traveling this week, so light on the cooking.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-beet-salad-with-burrata-and-cherries

❌ https://edibletcetera.com/2019/06/23/recipe-pasta-with-shrimp-lemon-beet-greens/
There's a good version of this recipe out there somewhere, but this isn't it.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-sheet-pan-meatballs-with-salsa-verde
The description wasn't kidding, walnuts in meatballs is great. Served over a lemony yogurt with home made pita.

👍🏻 https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/
Our go-to overnight oats recipe.

👍🏻 https://www.theroastedroot.net/zucchini-and-ground-turkey-skillet/
Is it Italian? Asian of some kind? Who knows 🙃!

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap-bowls/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bean-confit-with-lemon-saffron-and-all-the-alliums
A fantastic way to consume a cup of olive oil and a heap of alliums. I recommend adding shrimp and a baguette with ricotta 🤯.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/tomato-and-cucumber-salad-with-fish-sauce-vinaigrette-11750689
A good way to get through some of this year's tomato harvest.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sea-bass-piccata-fried-capers-and-leeks
Couldn't find yuzu or verjus, so I used lemon juice and a 50/50 of sherry and white wine vinegar

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chicken-cabbage-stir-fry
Good as-is and also as leftovers made into a scramble.

Last week’s #recipes:

This week brought to you by an exploding thicket of tomato plants…

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pork-shoulder-steaks-with-horseradish-mustard-sauce
The nori isn't particularly notable 🤷🏻‍♂️

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-cheese-with-peak-tomatoes
Yes.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/tutorial-how-to-make-hawaiian-spam-musubi-sushi.html
My preferred technique.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/gigante-beans-with-sausage-11788590
To call soppressata "sausage" is misleading. Strong salami vibes in this one.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-tomato-sandwich
I went overkill and added ham, avocado, and burrata and I have no regrets.

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/08/20/corn-heirloom-tomato-salad-with-honeyherb-vinaigrette

This week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20130304000737/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/horseradish-salmon-burgers-00100000095872/index.html
Long since 404ed, this has been a stable in our house for a decade

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.sunset.com/recipe/soy-furikake-topping
Made as corn ribs. Have yet to find a meal this "pairs well" with but damn it's good.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chickpea-flatbreads-with-burst-tomato-sauce
Not hard, but a little tricky to get them browned correctly. Good, though.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/buffalo-chicken-burgers-11725727
I just used 2lbs of ground chicken and had leftovers.

This week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/herby-dutch-baby-with-smoked-salmon
Requires only a blender for prep, my kids like it, and it feels so fancy

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/crispy-chicken-thighs-with-lemony-white-beans-11722481
Unmemorable, but there weren't leftovers, so I assume we liked it

👍🏻👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20150623193306/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-and-gruyere-turnovers
My oldest's favorite meal, and it's easy, phew

👍🏻 https://kalejunkie.com/udon-noodle-bowls-with-special-sauce/
Both my kids enjoyed it, including the one that thinks she hates everything

👍🏻 https://fitfoodiefinds.com/sloppy-joe-bowls/
The neighbor kid came over that night and he said it was pretty good

Last week's #recipes:

Wife is traveling so I've been making mostly link-less kid favorites like ground beef tacos.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/coconut-poached-salmon-with-corn-and-dill-11746315
It was enjoyable.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe-2115513
My go to taco seasoning, probably based mostly on the name.

🚫 https://web.archive.org/web/20210426220203/https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/01/slow-cooker-mexican-pot-roast-lime-cream-pinto-beans-recipe.html
It was edible, but very bland. Felt more like a weak chili.

Last week's #recipes:

Soccer eats our schedule, so we eat out more right now.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sheet-pan-chicken-meatballs-and-charred-broccoli
Such a flavor punch, that sauce

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/samosa-dillas-with-cucumber-salad
Err on the side of drying it out. If the potatoes are loose it's still delicious but a little hard to work with.

I also made PLTs — a standard BLT but with a seared heap of pastrami. I added avocado and after calling it a PLAT my daughter challenged me to make it a PLATYPUS next time.

Last week’s #recipes:

Made-ahead for my family while I was out of town.

🤷🏻‍♂️ https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-noodles-meal-prep-mason-jar/ with meat from https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap-bowls/
Didn't eat it, but it smelled good. Made the sesame sauce.

👍🏻 https://food52.com/recipes/74991-urvashi-pitre-s-now-later-instant-pot-butter-chicken
Enjoyable and freezes well.

👍🏻 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homestyle-chicken-noodle-soup/
She's got a knack for making even simple meal prep take forver 🙃

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/kale-pesto-pizza-rolls/
Don't let the domain put you off — they're good. I make them for my kid's lunches and usually eat one or two in the process.

Last Week’s Recipes #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-picadillo/
Lettuce cups + crema + hot sauce

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2023/10/25/tuna-fishcakes
Arugula, pickled onions https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quick-pickled-onions, and tartar sauce from https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-fish-sandwiches-with-cucumbers-and-tartar-sauce (also 👍🏻👍🏻)

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/gnocchi-piccata
Good idea, bad recipe. Do just 1 cup of each liquid and less lemon.

🚫 https://kalejunkie.com/slow-cook-salsa-chicken-quinoa-chili/
If you've made enough slow cookers, you know exactly what this is like.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/slow-cooker-chicken-pho-11783378
High maintenance for a slow cooker but enjoyable.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/skillet-cheesesteak-with-broccoli-rabe
It's low carb!

👍🏻 https://kitchenconfidante.com/roasted-chicken-sausages-with-brussels-sprouts-fennel-and-potatoes-recipe
Mid, but edible.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-salmon-with-avocado-sauce
Actually pretty good, but not a full two thumbs.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-pork-and-refried-bean-soup
Easy. I recommend adding crushed tortilla chips.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22668083/cilantro-lime-shrimp-lettuce-wraps-recipe/

👍🏻👍🏻 http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kielbasa-and-sauerkraut-sheet-pan-dinner-3543901
Basic, but easy and amazing*

*if you like sauerkraut

👍🏻 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/one-pan-peruvian-green-chicken-and-rice/

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-paella-mixta-mixed-paella-with-chicken-and-seafood Skipped the mussels/clams this time for ease but those are good too.

👍🏻 https://goldilockskitchen.com/2018/02/green-chile-dip

👍🏻 https://detoxinista.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli/
Could have used a stronger sauce

👍🏻 https://www.cookincanuck.com/baked-tilapia-recipe-with-pecan-rosemary-topping/

👍🏻 https://mastodon.social/@Alexjusino/115362120399769713
Used for tacos, wish I'd made empanadas.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021776-lemony-white-bean-soup-with-turkey-and-greens
Used kale, basil, dill

👍🏻 http://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/4267-south-carolina-pulled-pork No time to smoke, so cooked like
http://www.chow.com/recipes/30356-easy-slow-cooker-pulled-pork + 2 tbsp liquid smoke. Not bad for slow cook. (👍🏻👍🏻 when smoked)

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/morning-glory-baked-oatmeal
I make it with olive oil instead of butter and skip the cream to reduce the saturated fat.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/quick-pickled-jalapeno-rings-5b0d808b230575525e8e69a8
I keep a jar of these at all times

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/salt-and-pepper-fish
Decent

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47014/green-goddess-bowl-with-chicken-and-quinoa-recipe/
I skipped roasting the tomatoes.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/green-goddess-tuna-salad-sandwich
Normally good, but this week I used the dressing above and it didn't hit.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/focaccia-bread

👍🏻 https://www.purewow.com/recipes/chicken-pesto-focaccia-sandwiches
Made 18 of these for the school teachers

Halloween party #recipes:

75 guests (half kids)

👍🏻👍🏻 Family chili recipe

👍🏻 https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/cornbread-muffins.html
Mini muffins

👍🏻 http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912
Kids love em

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.panningtheglobe.com/turkey-zucchini-meatballs-lemony-yogurt-sauce/
Easy to scale

👍🏻 https://www.cooking-therapy.com/black-sesame-tahini-hummus-recipe/
Very thick, and light grey as written. With 2x tahini closer to #333333

👍🏻 https://boulderlocavore.com/the-grave-digger-cocktail/

Grave Robber mocktail:

2 oz apple cider
2 oz ginger beer
2 dashes Dram Black (cinnamon-ish) bitters
2 dashes cardamom bitters
Rim with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg

Last week's #recipes: Lazy edition.

Party leftovers, Costco simmer sauces, and takeout.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://delrealfoods.com/products/birria-and-cheese-pupusas
+ refried beans, 👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe-1940609

👍🏻👍🏻 https://app.warehouserunner.com/costco/1974992-sukhi-s-sauce-tikka-masala-2-pack-25-ounces-each
+ chicken thighs, leftover quinoa, and 👍🏻 https://foodservice.stonefire.com/en-us/products/original-naan-dippers (brushed with garlic butter). Ease replaces authenticity.

👍🏻 https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/products/teriyaki-sauce
+ party crudités leftovers and thin sliced beef. Not as flavorful as hoped.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap-bowls/
Introduced my kids to crunchy chow mein noondles.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-hot-pot-at-home/
The kids picked ingredients at the Asian market. Beef, beef balls, shrimp and pork dumplings, garden squash, leftover cabbage, vermicelli, enoki. Making sauces is fun.
I've got this guy: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/zojirushi-gourmet-dexpert-electric-skillet-with-yin-yang-hot-pot/

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/10-minute-sausage-skillet-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-broccolini
Regular rotation, quick, simple, enjoyable

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/hot-smoked-salmon-noodle-salad
On the relatively short list of salads my kids willingly eat

👍🏻 https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/
A good base. I add dried cranberries to mine.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/759796803-cheesy-gnocchi-with-corn-and-pesto
It's a lot of corn.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/chicken-tostadas-11732432
This one hinges on the salsa macha.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.loveandlemons.com/creamy-celery-root-cauliflower-soup/
I love this soup. If you've never used celeriac, today. is. your. day.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/detroit-style-pizza-recipe
My family complains that the sauce is too sweet but I think it's good.

👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/greek-american-lamb-gyros-recipe
Not sold on bacon as a flavor, but love the technique. I make 3 and freeze two. Slice, broil, dinner. Bonus: makes the house smells like farts.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻https://www.panningtheglobe.com/turkey-zucchini-meatballs-lemony-yogurt-sauce/
Ate them lie gyros with tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and (👍🏻👍🏻) https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-flatbread-greek-pocketless-pitas-with-a-simple-tutorial/

👍🏻 http://kitchenconfidante.com/roasted-chicken-sausages-with-brussels-sprouts-fennel-and-potatoes-recipe
Easy, though I ignore the instructions to add the fully cooked sausage *first* 🙃

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/shrimp-rolls
Easy, and satisfying. I add some Old Bay for good measure.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hummus-dinner-bowls-with-spiced-ground-beef-and-tomatoes
Also easy, have made this more times than I can count. Had it with the pita mentioned above.

Thanksgiving's #recipes:

Just the 4 of us this year so kept it small.

👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/11/turkey-porchetta-food-lab-recipe.html
Fairly easy and a nice result for a small group. Makes excellent sandwiches later.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.sunset.com/recipe/fruit-spice-cranberry-chutney
If you're the "No thanks, I hate cranberries" person, this is for you.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/creamy-yukon-golds-with-crispy-potato-skins-recipe
The skins are extra effort but I love the extra touch.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/shaved-fennel-salad-with-croutons-and-walnuts
Good, but no one's here for the salad.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/last-minute-gravy-recipe
I need a better recipe.

I typically only share stuff I make myself, but my wife absolutely crushes the pie #recipes each year.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-pumpkin-pie
A great, classic pumpkin pie.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://justinesnacks.com/frangipane-pumpkin-pie/
Treats the pumpkin more like a squash and the rosemary is a nice touch.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/peanut-butter-chess-pie-11846516
A Reese's but huge. Loved it, but might be *too* rich after all the buttery foods. Felt like it'd be better on a different occasion.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homestyle-chicken-noodle-soup/
My wife's favorite soup when sick. Don't skip the Parmesan rind. Without it the soup is kinda meh.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/green-falafel-smash-burgers
The patties didn't crisp up enough. I dredged the leftovers in flour and pan fried to crisp them up and that helped a bit.

👍🏻 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/a46045/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash-with-cranberries-and-feta-recipe/
Rated based on the *previous* cook. This time around I used leftover cranberry chutney from Thanksgiving and I was told it tasted like feet.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/bitchin-california-bowl/
Nothing life changing, but for how healthy it feels, it's pretty good.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-fish-with-cannellini-beans-and-green-olives
I thought it was boring by my family enjoyed it.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/esquites-mexican-street-corn-salad-recipe
More non-corn stuff in it than I'm used to

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/skirt-steak-and-asparagus-salsa-de-semillas
The salsa is the best part.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/real-deal-tortilla-soup-recipe
My kids love this one so I use anchos instead of chipotles to keep it a little more mellow.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/
Made it work pork. Nice and simple.

👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269496/one-pot-garlicky-shrimp-spinach/
A great way to consume spinach.

👍🏻 https://www.loveandlemons.com/lentil-salad/
We added a pork tenderloin which was fine but didn't necessarily improve it.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/weeknight-beans-on-toast
This got us through covid. It's stupid how good it is for how little effort it is.

Last night's holiday party #recipes:

(w/ Vegetarians)

👍🏻👍🏻https://www.foodandwine.com/creamy-mushroom-tartlets-8715229 (V)
Made 2.5" instead.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.loveandlemons.com/mushroom-soup/ (V)

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a45105785/sausage-roll-wreath-recipe/
Tricky but worth it.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/cranberry-lime-curd-pie-11836789
Wow, yes.

👍🏻 https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9909/buckeyes-i/

Heirlooms and other:

- Hawiian roll hotdogs (kids)
- Cheese ball
- Tinned fish, baguette, butter Christmas tree (for class)
- Christmas ribbon salad, in a bundt (for class)
- Schlägnogs (egg nog and Goldschlager, for classy)
- Champagne, wine, etc

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/smoked-salmon-corn-chowder-11824879
This was *very* good.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a45105785/sausage-roll-wreath-recipe/
Everyone liked it so I made another for another party.

👍🏻 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026425-smashed-beef-kebab-with-cucumber-yogurt
Enjoyable. I made it with 90/10 beef which might be why it didn't blow me away.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chicken-and-rice-with-leeks-and-salsa-verde
A step up from boring with the salsa verde, but nothing to write home about. This recipe won't get you the golden brown on the chicken from the photo, as you're basically just boiling/steaming the chicken.

Last week's #recipes:

Parties, leftovers, takeout.

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2023/10/25/tuna-fishcakes
Just the tartar sauce + grocery store crab cakes, sprouts, cucumbers, Old Bay, on a bun.

👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-bbq-pork-cha-siu/
👍🏻 http://thewoksoflife.com/2015/05/steamed-bbq-pork-buns-char-siu-bao/
Bao dough is like working with Playdough and fun for the kids. One made a heart, the other a fish.

👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/pea-tips-stir-fry/
Pea leaves are standard at Asian markets. They also make a killer salad with burrata.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-hot-pot-at-home/
Hot pot is such a fun family meal.

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/french-dip-onion-jus
Great, but shortcuts are fine. Roast beef, mayo, red wine + sugar instead port, etc. Jus should be a bit tangy and sweet.

👍🏻 https://downshiftology.com/recipes/cassava-flour-tortillas/
A good alternative to corn or gluten.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fish-tacos-al-pastor
I had swordfish on hand, which was meh.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/broccoli-melts
Both kids whined. And then ate more than their share 😄

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54668/sloppy-joe-stuffed-peppers-recipe/
Kinda basic, but fine.

👍🏻 http://www.loveandlemons.com/2013/01/14/creamy-cauliflower-leek-soup/
Nothing chili crisp can't fix.

Last Week's #recipes:

👍🏻https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017731-pastel-israeli-spiced-meat-pie
More than fine, less than great. Needs… *something* to boost it. Maybe pickles or a sauce.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-salmon-bowl
Always a winner

👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/cuban-sandwich-recipe
I personally prefer it without the salami, and the volume of meat a little lower. I used packaged carnitas as a shortcut.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/herby-cauliflower-fritters
Surprisingly *everyone* in my family went out of their way to complement these.

👍🏻 https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/
A staple.

Last Week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/skirt-steak-saltimboca-7484078
Love a saltimboca

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-rice-cake-lasagna
1: Oh my god. 2: They are *insane* with that much gochujang. I only used ½ cup and it still lit us up. 3: I used store bought sausage 4: Leftovers hold up very well.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://kalejunkie.com/20-minute-immunity-pastina/
Everyone loved it. Had to order the pastina on Amazon because we never see it here.

👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20150827025530/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/horseradish-salmon-burgers
Family favorite. Only 👍🏻 because it needs a sauce (Crystal et al and/or Horseradish) to boost it.

Last Week's #recipes:

A week of winners, old and new.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/smoked-salmon-corn-chowder-11824879
Did bread bowls this time.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://kalejunkie.com/chili-cheese-baked-beef-tacos/
Simple and fun.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20161021101315/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-and-gruyere-turnovers
Daughter's birthday meal request + Lipton French onion tip. Powdered dip mix is god's permission to eat 16oz of sour cream in one shot.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/skillet-ratatouille-eggs-1-pan-meal/
More of a shakshoukatouille. I hit it with some pesto and Parmesean we had open to really obfuscate its roots.

Last Week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.thekitchn.com/filipino-spaghetti-recipe-23683656
Did Pilipino hot dogs, longaniza, and banana ketchup. It's a classic kids food and it felt like it.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/soft-pretzels-11893477
A little bready, but good

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fish-pie-with-potatoes-leeks-zucchini-and-tomatoes
Fishherds pie

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chicken-and-rice-soup-with-garlicky-chile-oil
A bland base made good with spicy oil

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/slow-cooker-chipotle-orange-pork-tacos
I recommend adding a fruity salsa

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/nextover-chile-orange-pork-stir-fry
Specifically pairs with the leftovers of the recipe above (reserved sauce, pork). Very enjoyable.

Last Week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48914/steak-au-poivre-with-tater-tot-waffles-recipe/
The benefits of tater tots, plus salty parm

👍🏻https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/deviled-ham

👍🏻 http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-buffalo-wings

👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20190930180818/https://www.bhg.com/recipe/cheeseburger-slider-dip/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/ultimate-blt-sandwich-bacon-lettuce-tomato-recipe

👍🏻👍🏻 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-meatball-banh-mi/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rice-paper-salmon-rolls
The whole family loved it

👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/cuban-sandwich-recipe
Made 18 for the teachers

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fattoush-with-queso-fresco
Made it with halloumi

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2026/01/28/gyoza-noodle-bowls

👍🏻https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/charred-cabbage-with-kimchi-dressing
A bit heavy handed on the tahini, but good

Last Week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/marry-me-chicken-pot-pie-11889543
A bit of a different take on chicken pot pie but good

👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/maple-mustard-salmon-with-veggies-11784602
My kids made it *very* clear they were not on board but I didn't mind it

👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/spanakopita-inspired-skillet-beans-11805435
Enjoyable, and it was fun pointing out to my feta-hating kids that they'd eaten quite a bit and enjoyed it

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-thai-pork-cucumber-salad
A long time favorite, I can't recommend it enough.