Ham (got it free from work around Christmas, of dubious quality) and mashed potatoes (with spring garlic)
Yeah...the hame was ok. It did make for a pretty simple, if time appropriate, Easter dinner. Though I have been eating meh ham all week for lunch.
Apple Cherry Steel Cut Oats
I liked this, Shannon wasn't the biggest fan of the texture of the steel cut oats. I didn't get the kind that the recipe called for, so it took quite a bit longer then the recipe said to get that smooth texture out of the oatmeal. Anyways, I'd make this again, though I'd be making it for myself.
Linguine with Hot Chile, Carmelized Onion and & Gremolata
Butter, I forgot the butter...what is wrong with me. It probably would've been better with the butter, that being said it was a bit dry without. I didn't have time to go back and red do it, because I had to work that night.
Mexican Tortilla Casserole (The Splendid Table Weeknight Kitchen)
I used the ingredients, then kind of went my own way, and layered it like a lasagna. So I went tortilla, the bean mixture (which I've made myself several times and liked better then this combination), cheese, spinach, and repeat. It tasted pretty good and came together in a timely fashion.
Vietnamese Style Chicken Salad
I really liked this...It was, however, a bit to spicy for Shannon. I ended up using a serrano pepper, since the jalapenos didn't look the best, but I probably should have taken the ribs out. Anyways this is best eaten fresh and not left for leftovers...it doesn't age well.
Sally's Weeknight Kofta with Allspice and Almonds (The Splendid Table Weeknight Kitchen)
This made for an interesting dinner. It was nice and flavorful, but I could see how it wouldn't be for everyone. We both liked it though.
Turkey Meatloaf with Fennel and Bacon
At some point, I just started making meatloaf like I make meatloaf. It had all these extra steps which I ignored and just cooked it. This finished and was resting shortly before the power went out. Now loading the dishwasher, and finishing dinner, is kind of hard to do by flashlight, but I was able to get it done and serve a relatively hot meal (I had finished the mashed potatoes earlier because dinner was so late, I gave Shannon an early course). It tasted pretty good, I apparently forgot to buy fennel seed (or couldn't find them, one of the two).
