Week of November 28, 2011

We just finished all our leftover Thanksgiving food and I'm ready to do some completely different meals!  Here are a few things to get started with this week.

Miso-Glazed Cod with Baby Bok Choy
Ellie Krieger - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/miso-glazed-cod-recipe/index.html (cod) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/sesame-stir-fried-chinese-greens-recipe/index.html (bok choy)


Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili rub (with raw spinach and lemon juice on the side)
Ellie Krieger - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/cowboy-steak-with-coffee-and-chili-rub-recipe/index.html

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Vegetarian-Black-Bean-Chili-with-Orange-and-Cumin-351017

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I'm sure you all have your old favorites.  I'm not going to provide recipes because mine are so diverse and paper intensive as I have gathered bits and pieces over the past 12 years.  But, here is a list of the things I will be making.  I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Whole roasted turkey with port stuffing

Sour bread stuffing

Mashed potatoes with leeks

Candied yams (first time for me)

Brussel sprouts

Gravy

Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Pumpkin Pie

Lemon Chess Pie

Week of November 20, 2011

Since there is so little time before Thanksgiving, I've put together a few easy to make ahead dishes.  You'll recognize them from prior posts.


Macaroni Gratin
I really like the recipe in The Balthazar Cookbook.  Check out the recipe here:  http://leitesculinaria.com/1703/recipes-macaroni-and-cheese.html



Cold Peanut, Chicken, and Soba Noodle Salad
Emeril Lagasse, 2001.  This recipe is available on Food Network's site:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/cold-peanut-chicken-and-soba-noodle-salad-recipe/index.html



Panzanella Salad (we're going to have this with some ribs on the grill but you can pair with any meat or fish).
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/panzanella-recipe/index.html

Week of November 13, 2011

With all the Fall colors quickly coming to an end, my mind was on orange this week.  You'll see this reflected in my choice of recipes.

Sweet Potato Bisque

This is so much better than any squash soup .

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cda/recipe_print/0,1946,FOOD_9936_469305_RECIPE-PRINT-FULL-PAGE-FORMATTER,00.html

Stir Fry Beef with Oranges


This is tasty and great with leftover rice (I had some basmati from the Indian food I made earlier in the week).

http://www.oprah.com/food/Stir-Fried-Orange-Beef-with-Sesame-Seeds

Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts


I have not yet tried this one but hope to in the next few days!

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/pan-roasted-chicken-breasts-orange-brandy-sauce.aspx

Week of November 6, 2011

With the snow and cold weather already hitting the Northeast, I think it's time to bring out some hearty hot meals.  Here's what I'm thinking of making:

French Onion Soup
http://www.raymondblanc.com/recipes/soupe-à-loignon.aspx


Chicken Sauteed with Shallots (serve with vegetable or salad)
http://aubergechezrichard.blogspot.com/2010/06/poulet-saute-aux-echalotes.html


Mussels with tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Wine

http://cowgirlchef.com/2010/03/30/moules-a-la-provencale/

(These 4 items go together in one meal and will yield lots of leftovers for another night.  Enjoy!)
Whole Mung Bean Dal - Green Gram http://www.food.com/recipe/uncle-bills-mung-bean-curry-42325
Aloo Gobi
http://www.food.com/recipeprint.do?rid=84324
Sabut Moog Dahl
http://en.petitchef.com/recipes/sabut-moong-dal-whole-green-gram-fid-438783
Vegetable Biryani
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/vegetable-biryani-2/detail.aspx