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Dinners w/o May 19:

Sunday
Grilled steaks
Spinach with blue cheese http://main.kitchendaily.com/recipe/creamed-spinach-with-blue-cheese-84549/ 

Monday–   out

Tuesday –  
Thai Chicken With Corn and Asparagus  http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/curtis-stones-slow-cooked-thai-chicken-corn-and-asparagus

Wednesday –  
Greek salad with lemon and oregano http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/05/greek-salad-with-lemon-and-oregano/

Thursday –  
Fish tacos  NEW RECIPE:  http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Fish-Tacos

Friday – out

Saturday – friends over for dinner
Lamb sliders with Mint-Yogurt Sauce
Sliders – Fresh cilantro leaves (~1 cup) Mint & basil leaves (~1 cup total) 1 cup greek yogurt 1 T cumin 4 t McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning (or make your own seasoning – just look up the ingredients) 1 ½ lbs ground lamb
Place herbs in a food processor and pulse grind them to a fine cop. In a bowl combine the yogurt, herbs, cumin and Montreal seasoning. Add the meat and mix to combine. Form into patties
Mint-yogurt sauce: 1 cup plain yogurt 2 T chopped mint leaves salt to taste 2 t fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced.
Wisk together yogurt, mint, lemon juice and minced garlic. Add salt to taste
Heat the olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat, 3-4 minutes on each side or grill sliders on the BBQ
We like to serve these lamb patties on a bed of arugula tossed with a simple champagne vinaigrette, topped by lentils mixed with a little chopped red pepper, sliced green onion and lemon juice. P
Place the patties on top of the lentils with a dollop of yogurt sauce, chopped tomatoes and cucumbers.
Serve with naan on the side, which can also work this meal into an elegant “hamburger” if an easier sell to the kiddos.

Dinners w/o 5/12:

Sunday –
Dinner at friends

Monday–
Chicken Milanese with roasted tomatoes and arugula http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-milanese-with-slow-roasted-cherry-tomatoes-and-arugula-455812

Tuesday –
Fish tacos with creamy lime guac http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fish-tacos-with-creamy-lime-guacamole-and-cabbage-slaw

Wednesday –
Grilled ribs
Grilled asparagus (drizzle with olive oil, s/p – cook in grill basket)
Rosemary bread from Essentials bakery http://essentialbaking.com/

Thursday –
Sausage, kale and penne pasta http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/sausage-mushroom-penne-recipe-ghk1012

Friday –
Roasted shrimp and broccoli (major easy – and uses only a cookie sheet) http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2009/02/roasted_shrimp.html
Brown rice

Saturday – out

Dinners w/o 5/5:

I recently bought the new Curtis Stone cookbook and LOVE it doesn’t hurt that he is super cute too.  http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Dinner-Delicious-Recipes-Busy/dp/0345542525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368031714&sr=8-1&keywords=curtis+stone

Sunday
Linguini with clams – my kids are crazy for clams!  Only took 3 years to make that happen.  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/spicy-linguine-with-clams-and-mussels-recipe/index.html

Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette http://www.marthastewart.com/350060/lemon-vinaigrette

Monday–  
Grilled chicken – drizzled with olive oil, s/p, lemon juice, chopped rosemary
Grilled baby broccoli and thickly sliced walla walla sweet onions – drizzled with olive oil, s/p – sautéed in grill basket on BBQ

Tuesday –  
NEW RECIPE – Halibut and Spinach with Orange-Pine Nut Vinaigrette (we had this last night and it was really good)  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/halibut-and-spinach-with-_n_3040232.html

Wednesday –  out

Thursday –  
NEW RECIPE:  Sesame Chicken Salad with Mango and Cherry Tomatoes http://www.curtisstone.com/Recipes/Salads-and-Starters/Sesame-Chicken-Salad-with-Mango-and-Cherry-Tomatoe.aspx

Friday – out

Saturday
NEW RECIPE:  Grilled Spice-Rubbed Salmon and Chicken with Asparagus and Baby Potatoes  http://www.curtisstone.com/Recipes/Mains/Grilled-Spice-Rubbed-Salmon-Chicken-Asparagus.aspx

Dinners w/o 4/21:

Sunday –
Lemon herb pork tenderloin – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herb-marinated-pork-tenderloins-recipe/index.html
Bibb lettuce salad with pine nuts and blue cheese http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bibb-lettuce-with-shaken-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html
Panzanella salad – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/greek-panzanella-recipe/index.html

Monday–
Healthy taco salad http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/taco_salad.html

Tuesday –
Pretzel chicken http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mustard-baked-chicken-with-a-pretzel-crust
Roasted asparagus (drizzle with olive oil – s/p – roast at 400 for 5-7 minutes)

Wednesday –
Penne with slow roasted tomatoes – http://www.dinneralovestory.com/anyone-can-make-this/

Dinners w/o 4/14:

 Monday–
Out – Seattle restaurant week!

Tuesday –
Grilled salmon topped with salsa verse from pasta & co.  I just put the salsa over the salmon then we grilled it.
Grilled asparagus & snap peas (drizzle olive oil, s/p then place in grill basket)

Wednesday –
Out for a friends b-day – Boat Street Café http://www.boatstreetcafe.com/

Thursday –
Chicken lettuce wraps – http://overcocktails.blogspot.com/2009/10/healthy-lettuce-wraps.html
Asparagus with soy and butter – http://overcocktails.blogspot.com/2009/04/asparagus-has-arrived.html
steamed brown rice

Friday
Mexican chicken soup http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mexican-chicken-soup-recipe/index.html

Saturday
Friends in town – keeping it simple  – getting Pagliacci’s delivered J http://www.pagliacci.com/index.html

Dinners w/o 3/31:

I thought this was cute http://www.dinneralovestory.com/100-rules-of-dinner/

Sunday – Easter dinner with friends
Calamari http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fried-calamari-recipe/index.html with aioli http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-live/garlic-aioli-recipe/index.html
High
heat roasted cauliflower.  Cut up cauliflower in small pieces, toss in olive oil, s/p.  roast at 425 for 15 minutes until browned.  Put in bowl, squeeze lemon over, toss in some feta cheese and toasted slivered or sliced almonds
Linguini with clams fresh from Whidbey Island – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/spicy-linguine-with-clams-and-mussels-recipe/index.html
Arugula
salad – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/arugula-with-parmesan-recipe/index.html

Monday–
Turkey sliders http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Turkey-Sliders/
Shredded kale and avocado salad http://www.dinneralovestory.com/six-summer-salads/

Tuesday –
Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and Orange http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/05/tagliatelle-with-prosciutto-and-orange

Wednesday –  Book Club at my place
lemon herb grilled chicken http://www.food.com/recipe/armenian-herb-marinade-grilled-chicken-breasts-137262?layout=desktop
Other girls are bringing salads and dessert

Thursday –
Pasta with white beans and garlic rosemary oil  http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/01/pasta-and-white-beans-with-garlic-rosemary-oil/ or

Chicken chorizo tacos with spinach and avocado http://www.dinneralovestory.com/the-chorizo-effect/

 

Friday – out

Saturday
Quick miso glazed salmon http://www.dinneralovestory.com/miso-glazed-salmon/

Dinners w/o 3/17:

Sunday
Take out (pick up on way home from airport)

Monday–
Indonesian chicken - 4 ingredients and you can marinate overnight  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/indonesian-ginger-chicken-recipe/index.html
Couscous
High heat roasted cauliflower.  Cut up cauliflower in small pieces, toss in olive oil, s/p.  roast at 425 for 15 minutes until browned.  Put in bowl, squeeze lemon over, toss in some feta cheese and toasted slivered or sliced almonds…. Sooooo good – try even if you don’t like cauliflower.

Tuesday –
Mexican chicken soup http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mexican-chicken-soup-recipe/index.html
Green
salad
Corn bread from Great Harvest Bakery

Wednesday –
5 minute fried rice – http://overcocktails.blogspot.com/2010/03/lunch-five-minute-veggie-fried-rice.html
Using
leftover chicken from Monday night
Cabbage with hot sauce http://orangette.blogspot.com/2009/01/best-we-can-hope-for.html

Thursday –
Fried zucchini spaghetti (forgot about this recipe) http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-zucchini-spaghetti

Friday – out

Saturday – out

Dinners w/o 3/3:

Anyone try the quesadillas from last week? Trust me on this one.

Sunday – friends over
Homemade pizzas on the BBQ – everyone make their own pizzas (using Zeek’s fresh pizza dough – $4 for a large and it’s great) We just throw on a pizza grill stone (from Crate & Barrel) on the BBQ until brown
Shredded kale and avocado salad http://www.dinneralovestory.com/six-summer-salads/
Browned butter salted crispy treats http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/salted-brown-butter-crispy-treats/

Monday–
Beef tenderloin with basil parmesan mayo http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/recipe/ina-gartens-slow-roasted-filet-beef-basil-parmesan-17826500
Steamed green beans

Tuesday –
Pretzel chicken NEW RECIPE http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mustard-baked-chicken-with-a-pretzel-crust
Roasted asparagus (drizzle with olive oil – s/p – roast at 400 for 5-7 minutes)

Wednesday –
Roasted shrimp and broccoli (major easy – and uses only a cookie sheet) http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2009/02/roasted_shrimp.html
Brown rice

Thursday –
Pappardelle with lamb ragu – NEW RECIPE http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pappardelle-with-lamb-ragu
spinach salad

Friday –
Indonesian Pineapple, Chicken and Spicy Peanut Salad http://www.dinneralovestory.com/this-week-in-deconstructing-dinners/

Saturday – out

Dinners w/o 2/24:

Just back from vacation and getting back into the cooking groove.  Try the quesadillas- I promise you will love them.

Sunday
Salmon prosciutto kebabs http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pancetta-salmon-kebabs-with-parsley-vinaigrette-10000001989979/
Veggie
sauté – cut up veggies in small pieces (green beans, yellow squash, mushrooms, peppers) sautéed in a bit of butter and a smashed garlic clove

Monday–
Sliders http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sliders-recipe/index.html
Sweet
potato fries
Green salad

Tuesday –
Pasta with turkey sausage and broccoli (I use regular broccoli) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/orecchiette-with-turkey-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe-recipe/index.html

Wednesday –
NEW RECIPE!  We made these on vacation – so good! Crispy mushroom, spinach and avocado quesadillas  http://cookieandkate.com/2013/crispy-mushroom-spinach-and-avocado-quesadillas/

Thursday –
Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and Orange http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/05/tagliatelle-with-prosciutto-and-orange

Shredded kale and avocado salad http://www.dinneralovestory.com/six-summer-salads/

Friday
Slanted Door restaurant chicken

Ingredients:
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup water
3 TBSP rice vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground pepper
2 fresh Thai chiles, halved
1 TBSP canola oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cilantro sprigs

1) in small bowl, combine the brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, pepper and chiles.
2) heat the oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and the chicken and simmer over high heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice.

Steamed brown rice
Steamed snap peas

Saturday – Out
Spinasse   http://www.spinasse.com/

Dinners w/o 2/3:

 

Sunday –  Superbowl!
Chips/salsa – Homemade roasted salsa – turned out great but next time I will take the seeds out of the peppers as it was pretty spicy. http://www.heatherchristo.com/cooks/2012/04/13/oven-roasted-salsa/ 
Easy
Guacamole – http://www.goop.com/journal/make/86/mexican-dinner-family-style Ground beef tacos (grass fed – organic from Dolan Farms) cook beef in garlic powder, cumin, salt/pepper and serve with all the fixings

Monday–  
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chicken-with-forty-cloves-of-garlic-recipe/index.html 
Cous
cous
Steamed broccoli

Tuesday –  
White fish with ginger and lime sauce – ok, this was GREAT and easy too!  try it out! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Oven-Roasted-Sea-Bass-with-Ginger-and-Lime-Sauce-5919
Streamed
jasmine rice
Cabbage with hot sauce (put some aside for the kids before adding the sambal) http://orangette.blogspot.com/2009/01/best-we-can-hope-for.html

Wednesday –  
Pork chops with apples and onions http://www.dinneralovestory.com/pork-chops-tonight/
Simple
green salad

Thursday –  
Pasta with white beans and garlic rosemary oil  http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/01/pasta-and-white-beans-with-garlic-rosemary-oil/

Friday – out

Saturday
Pasta with kale and breadcrumbs http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Orecchiette-with-Kale-and-Breadcrumbs-51143610