I’m really effing stoked about my lunch this week. I’ve got this Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf, baked acorn squash, and my usual chicken breast, this time sprinkled with some seasoned salt. It’s a savory, satisfying combination of flavors, textures and loaded with umami. Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf one. Heat a bit of oil, butter or combination ofContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf”
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Weekend Food Prep–Back to School!
Need to create some quick breakfasts to get out the door on a busy school day? Want a satisfying lunch to put in your metaphorical lunch box? After school snacks? Quick weeknight dinners? I’ve got you covered! I built my food prep routine during the school year–managing the never-enough-time of teaching and all my otherContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Back to School!”
Weekend Food Prep–Sesame Peanut Noodles
These noodles come together quickly and make a great meal in late summer when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in a hot kitchen. My recipe started out as Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles in the Joy of Cooking, but I’ve monkeyed with it over the years to this current version. This makesContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Sesame Peanut Noodles”
Weekend Food Prep–Sweet Cornmeal Muffins
I like these with chili. If you’re not an American, you may not realize that a cornbread recipe stakes a claim for who you are and where you come from almost as much as a BBQ recipe does. My cornbread is sweet and made without grease, in the “Northern” style, and with some whole wheatContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Sweet Cornmeal Muffins”
Weekend Food Prep–Turkey Bean Chili
Chili is another recipe like marinara sauce that I don’t measure anything for anymore. But it can be nice to have a starting place, so you can learn your own preferences as you make adjustments. one. In a very large pot, heat a bit of oil and sauté:1 medium onion, diced4 zucchini, diced4-5 cloves garlic,Continue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Turkey Bean Chili”
Weekend Food Prep–Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Bread
I like bread, but I don’t eat it terribly often. So, like a lot of other baked goods, I make it in bulk, slice it up, and store it in my freezer. This recipe makes 3 moderately-sized loaves of delicious sandwich bread. The pumpkin adds color and with the long fermentation time, there’s a niceContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Bread”
Weekend Food Prep: Oats and Buckwheat “cold cereal” and on the menu this week
Well, the blog is just about a year old, and I’ve shared most of my favorite regular recipes with all of you! As I create new recipes, I will be sure to share them here, but in the meantime, there’s lots of good stuff in the archives that I’d love to highlight. Here’s what I’mContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep: Oats and Buckwheat “cold cereal” and on the menu this week”
Weekend Food Prep–Quick Masaman-Style Curry Sauce
I love Masaman Curry, but the way it is usually served in Thai restaurants, with large quantities of that delicious, rich sauce, makes it a special occasion food for me. I created this recipe to give me that wonderful flavor without totally throwing off my eating away from my preferences for the day. This wouldContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Quick Masaman-Style Curry Sauce”
Weekend Food Prep–Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cinnamon
I love yams, or what I believe are more appropriately called sweet potatoes. I know I eat a lot of stereotypical bro foods, but come on–there’s good reasons to eat oats, brown rice, broccoli and chicken! They’re delicious, satiating and full of nutrients. So, call me a bro if you want to. (Please, I’d beContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cinnamon”
Weekend Food Prep–Pan-fried Cod with Orange and Mustard Cornmeal Crust
This has become my go-to preparation for fresh white fish. It comes out crunchy and flavorful, and you can easily vary it to suit the rest of the meal. Pan-fried Cod with Orange and Mustard Cornmeal Crust one. Cut 2 1/2-3 pounds fish filets, cod or other firm, white fish, into six servings of 7-8Continue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Pan-fried Cod with Orange and Mustard Cornmeal Crust”
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