Each week, I will try to list at least five meals I plan to make. Most weeks, we'll eat out (or order in) one night and on another night, cheat and do something that requires little more than opening a jar or a box top.
(march 7 - march 13)
chipotle quesadillas with black beans and avocado & onion salad
portabello mushroom burgers with horseradish potato gratin
vegetable tikka masala with chili paneer and lentil samosas and garlic naan
black pepper tofu and garlic noodles
(february 7 - february 13)
white fish in white wine, caper, butter sauce, grilled asparagus, celery root salad
fettucine alfredo, salad with fennel, pecorino and capers & garlic bread
asian noodles with vegetables, grilled shishito peppers, cabbage salad
(january 31 - february 6)
cheese enchiladas
pizza with mushrooms, zucchini, red onion and fennel
spaghetti
garden burgers
(january 24 - january 30)
sushi, grilled shishito peppers, edamame
calzones
petrale sole with a lemon caper butter sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and salad
baked ziti
asian noodle soup and cabbage salad
(december 6 - december 12)
calzones
portabello mushroom burgers with a salad and steamed edamame
baked ziti
mediterranean fish stew
(november 29 - december 5)
macaroni and two cheeses with caramelized shallots and crispy kale
asian noodles with mixed vegetables
linguine alfredo
"chicken" noodle soup and potato & cheese pierogis
(november 22 - november 28)
cheese enchiladas
pizza with feta, fennel, olives and artichokes
(november 15 - november 21)
calzones
cold sesame noodles, miso eggplant and shrimp shumai
butternut squash ravioli with butter and swiss chard
gnocchi with smoked salmon cream sauce
(november 8 - november 14)
mixed vegetable korma
baked ziti
fish tacos
asian noodles with mixed vegetables
lobster ravioli with cream sauce
(november 1 - november 7)
portabello mushroom burgers and mushroom quesadillas
linguine alfredo
sushi, grilled shishito peppers, edamame
(october 25 - october 31)
"chicken" noodle soup
pasta a la vodka
pizza with tomatoes, olives, red onion and gorgonzola
(october 18 - october 24)
gemelli with tomatoes, olives, and ricotta
orecchiette with mushrooms, radicchio, and gorgonzola
fish & chips (at least the fish sandwich part)
udon with cucumber and tofu
risotto with edamame, lemon zest, and tarragon
(october 11 - october 17)
cooking hiatus
(october 4 - october 10)
cooking hiatus
(september 27 - october 3)
pizza with butternut squash, caramelized onions, & blue cheese
sushi, grilled shishito peppers, edamame
spaghetti
cold sesame noodles with miso eggplant & tofu
(september 20 - september 26)
green curry noodles (leftover, defrosted)
portabello mushroom burgers, stuffed & fried zucchini blossoms with baby zucchini & peas, and corn
linguine alfredo (C tried this Emeril recipe instead of the one we'd been using and it's GREAT!)
chow mein noodles with mixed vegetables & tofu
(september 13 - september 19)
caprese salad, figs with honey & blue cheese, avocado & onion
gnocchi with smoked salmon cream sauce
(september 6 - september 12)
cheese enchiladas
green curry noodles
baked ziti
sushi
(august 30 - september 5)
gnocchi with mushroom cream sauce and a side of crispy kale
flounder with lemon & tarragon, rosemary mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus
chik'n patties with beet salad and cucumber tomato salad.
pasta with smoked salmon cream sauce, garlic bread, & a side of Swiss chard
chow mein noodles with mixed vegetables & tofu
(august 23 - august 29)
sushi
cold sesame noodles, japanese eggplant with miso, cucumber salad, & grilled shishito peppers
portabello mushroom burgers with mashed potatoes and corn
fettuccine alfredo (I add a little garlic and reduce the serving to 4 people, but use 1 lb of pasta)
pizza with pesto & corn
(august 16 - august 22)
spaghetti
garden burgers
chow mein noodles with mixed vegetables & tofu
calzones
grilled cheese and soup
(august 9 - august 15)
fusilli with broccoli, olives, & feta and steamed artichokes
mediterranean fish stew
lasagna with asparagus, lemon ricotta & swiss chard
cheese enchiladas
coconut vegetable & tofu curry
(august 2 - august 8)
penne a la vodka with a tomato, mozzarella, and arugula salad
pizza with feta, red onion, fresh corn, & fried squash blossoms
portabello mushroom burgers with steamed corn
(july 26 - august 1)
artichoke & leek lasagna and mixed greens with fennel and shaved parmesan
broccoli calzones
chow mein noodles with mixed vegetables
(july 19 - july 25)
tomato & basil pasta and mixed greens with figs & blue cheese
paneer curry with peas and garlic naan
quesadillas with caramelized onions, swiss chard & turnip greens
whole wheat pizza with mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, feta, onion, and olives
(july 12 - july 18)
fettuccine alfredo (I add a little garlic and reduce the serving to 4 people, but use 1 lb of pasta)
sushi
(july 5 - july 11)
spaghetti
seitan, black bean, & cheese taquitos
baked ziti
pizza with mushrooms and sage
(june 28 - july 4)
spaghetti with shredded zucchini
buckwheat noodles with cucumber and tofu
calzones
cold sesame noodles with miso glazed eggplant and fresh garbanzo beans
cheese enchiladas and corn on the cob
(june 21 - june 27)
portabello mushroom burgers, snap peas with mint, and corn on the cob
ginger poached noodles
sushi
burritos
garden burgers with fries
(june 14 - june 20)
calzones
fusilli with broccoli, olives, & feta
green lentil curry
spaghetti with tomato sauce & garlic bread
(june 7 - june 13)
carrot-and-chickpea salad, smoked trout salad, steamed artichokes
cheese enchiladas
fusilli with creamed leek & spinach
sushi
coconut shrimp curry and spinach with garlic & ginger
(may 24 - may 30)
mixed vegetables & tofu in thai green curry sauce with garlic naan
penne with asparagus, steamed artichokes, and salad
ginger poached noodles
(may 17 - may 23)
fava greens & goat cheese quiche and mixed lettuces with blue cheese vinaigrette
camarones saltado
seared salmon with horseradish and scallions and shaved artichoke salad
asparagus, fingerling potato, and goat cheese pizza
pasta puttanesca
(may 10 - may 16)
sweet paul's pasta with lemon, capers, & parmesan
halibut with mint, steamed artichokes, and braised fava beans with dill
red snapper in a bag with guacamole & chips
kate flaim's absorption pasta (vegetarian style)
cold sesame noodles, japanese eggplant with miso, and grilled shishito peppers
(may 3 - may 9)
fettuccine alfredo and a young fava bean salad
pizza with butternut squash, caramelized onions, & blue cheese
middle eastern mezze platter (hummus, babaganoush, tabouli, feta, olives) - all store bought
cold sesame noodles with broccoli and shrimp gyoza
grilled portabello mushroom sandwiches with grilled corn and asparagus
(april 26 - may 2)
pasta a la vodka with steamed artichokes and garlic bread
sweet potato, leek, & spinach strata
alaskan black cod with hoisin & ginger sauces and sauteed asian greens
cheese enchiladas
garlic-jalapeño shrimp with cilantro rice and an avocado & onion salad
(april 19 - april 25)
orecchiette with asparagus, ricotta, & truffle oil
paneer curry with peas
(april 12 - april 18)
greens soup with ginger and shrimp gyoza
portabello mushroom burgers with lentil salad
salmon w sweet chili glaze and ginger noodles
tikka masala with shrimp & mixed vegetables
broccoli & cheese calzones
(april 5 - april 11)
spring break!
(march 29 - april 4)
spring break!
(march 22 - march 28)
sushi and edamame
miso-glazed cod and sesame kale salad
rigatoni with tomatoes, mozzarella, & basil and a side of broccoli with garlic
butternut squash soup and chick pea & feta salad
artichoke leek lasagna and a butter lettuce & radicchio salad and rustic olive bread
