Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sausage

This did not work in the way that I expected.  Maybe because of the wide variety of the thickness of the sweet potatoes.  I think the concept was fine, maybe if I half the potatoes or square them off?  Anyways, needs more thought.

Grilled Cheese and Jam (Richard provided)

Sourdough, Cabot Clothbound Black Label Select (tasting notes: chicken & pineapple), apricot jam.  So damn good.

Chickpea and Celery Soup with Chile Garlic Oil

I may have ruined the expression of this, but adding chicken to the soup, even so, it turned out pretty well.  There was celery in the background, a little bit of spice and some creaminess due to the yogurt.  It was quite a good mix of ingredients.  Quickly comes together (even adding the chicken step).  I took the chicken out of the pan between the garlic oil and onion & celery, including the rendered fat (chicken thighs), as to not over cook it.  Then added it back, including the fat and other juices to finish off.  Quite a good modification.

Tumeric Coconut Curry with Pork

This was pretty good.  I enjoyed the flavor that tumeric brought to the game.

Ham & Bean Soup

Leftover ham some beans, some vegetables.  Cold day, what more do you need?

Lamb Burgers

I noticed at some point that there were a lot of lamb packages in the freezer.  Lamb burgers are some of my favorite things.