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I knew I wanted to make some kind of pilaf thing to go with some lamb chops. The lamb chops recipe was sort of moroccan–braised in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, coridander, cinnamon–so I wanted to complement that. Quinoa Pilaf w/ Mint & Jalapeno 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken broth 1 jalapeno, small, minced [...]

I got inspired watching Chef John Bull rock some delicious looking Jerk Chicken on Sunday. His recipe was a bit hard to follow, so I took one out of Chris Schlesinger’s License to Grill and adapted for what I had on hand.

Sunday Jerk Chicken Quinoa w/ Grilled Zucchini Monday Carrot Slaw Leftovers Tuesday Crustless Potato & Leek Quiche Sauteed Asparagus Wednesday Seared Scallops w/ Chive-Walnut Pesto Coconut Jasmine Rice Glazed Carrots w/ Ginger & Rosemary Thursday Jerk Tofu Cutlets (had some leftover marinade) Kale Mashed Potatoes Leftovers Friday Date Night / Flatbreads?

I haven’t even made this yet but it sounded good. The idea hit me on the way to work this morning. Chive-Walnut Pesto: a bunch of fresh chives 1 small clove garlic 1/4 cup toasted walnut pieces 1/4 cup olive oil a couple grinds of salt Sear the scallops on both sides. Place on a [...]

It’s one of the things that got us through the winter up here. I hope I can still enjoy it as the weather heats up. Just before you go to bed put the following in the crockpot. 2 cups steel cut oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup brown sugar pinch of salt [...]