Journal

2023 - Week 37 Cooking Results

Rice Bowls with Harissa Beef, Chickpeas and Olives

This came together well, and was a nice dinner.

Penne with Chicken, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Spinach

Because reading is hard, apparently, I missed the part to cut the chicken into smaller pieces. Over all, this turned out quite well. The freshly roasted tomatoes, from Blue Gate, combined with the chicken shallots and etc was a nice combination.

Sweet & Spicy Basil Noodles with Chicken

I couldn’t find the Thai basil, though I didn’t take extra trips to look for it, but even so without it, with me added a bit of extra chili crunch on mine, quite good.

Chicken Stir-Fried with Lemongrass and Chile Recipe

Simple directions, nice timing, I actually took the time, appropriately, to prep everything first. Things came together well, I debated using the one or two Serrano peppers, and ended up using one. As the third chicken dish of the week, it was still a good usage of it.

Lamb Burger

Lamb is at the bottom of the freezer chest and I Didn’t want to dig for it, so Pork! Used a bit of Momofuku tingly, and seared on both sides for a nice crispy edge.

Sausage

Crooked Gap all pork hotdog, good things.

To celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary, we have several special dinners over the course of the next few weeks here. First off, tonight, we’re going to the Barbarian, which is a pre-buy only restaurant, per texts received it will be a 12 course tasting menu. Second, we’ll be heading to CR to visit Rodina with our friends, before they close out. We will also have a tasting menu then, then the day after that, We’ll be going to Grade A Gardens, for the final on farm dinner of the year.