Keema Matar

Did I want to make my own garam masala, I understand why one would, but in the case of a weeknight dinner, it seems like the better choice for speed to just use the blend I had on hand. Also, Kashmiri pepper? Where would I find that (online apparently). Even my local spice shop didn’t have that. So this worked out really well, tasty. Also a good use of ground beef, which I had bought a second 5 pound package of local ground beef, before using the first one. Served over rice (I chose Jasmine over Basmati). I had leftovers fo lunch for a couple of days.

Hot Dogs

All pork, all good.

Taco salad

I made the chili, had a bit of leftover chili, and decided it wouldn’t fit into the schedule for the week, so we had Dirt Burger.

Cashew Chicken Ding With Jicama, Celery, and Red Bell Pepper

Delayed, had the Cheese Bar’s take home lasagna, which was fantastic, instead. Will make Sunday.

Spicy Turkey and Quinoa Chili

I adjusted the spices a bit, using a combo of jalapeño and chipotle powder (yes I know there the same pepper). I rinsed the quinoa, because you are supposed to rinse quinoa. I was pretty good, came together in just about an hour.