Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon

So I know I always have to be be careful when using dill, because Shannon likes it, but not near as much as I like it. So if it's there, saying hello, in the background, that's ok, but once it is out front and demanding attention, that's to much for her, but just the right amount for me. So I went a little light on the dill that was called for at the end. Other then that, this was actually a fairly simple, and weather appropriate as the temperatures fell this week. Lots to savor, not to complicated, and one pot. Though it may need a bit more liquid (for the leftovers).

Bacon And Scallion Farrotto

Simple, but time consuming. I did buy extra bacon so I may or may not have had bacon to eat while making this.

Smoky Pork Burgers with Grilled Sweet Onion

So I made the burger with the spices it asked for but skipped the grilled onion part. The pork burger patty with the spices and salt in it was quite good. I topped mine with non-grilled onions...then I ran of to play arcade video games with Chris and Dave... My hands and arms are so old.

Japanese-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef

So I had to make a 2nd trip to get the noodles, and after, I swear looking over them 2 times I finally saw them on the shelf. I used all 3 bundles of noodles in the package (which was fractions of ounces over what I needed). This came together well...a nice combination of napa cabbage, other things and the beef and sauce. I was pretty happy.

Skillet Penne with Sausage and Spinach

Simple, relatively quick and delicious.