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lentilsoupsaladandcookie Weekend Menu Planning

I need more of these meals in my life!

Here’s a strange fact: We went to Fresh Market on Tuesday ,spent a good chunk of money, and I’m still finding it hard to figure out what to make. I swear we bought nothing but, juice (Josh bought five containers of fresh pressed pomegranate juice), fruit, lettuce, cereal and two pounds of bacon. I should never go to the store without a plan. I will end up buying elements of a meal that just don’t go together.

So now I need a plan, because I ate out Wednesday night with my girlfriends, which is fine. I out breakfast out yesterday morning, which is not fine. And I made egg noodles with butter and parmesan last night for dinner. Also, not good.

And I need to learn how to soak beans. I know, put them in water and let them soak. But, mine took so long to get soft, they got moldy. How does one not know how to properly soak beans?

I want to go to the store today and not go again (except for fresh produce) for about two weeks. The next two weeks are going to be busy and I want to be ready with fresh, prepared food and a plan.

Here’s what I want to make more of:

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Roasted chickens (I have two in the freezer)
Tortilla Pie  I already have the polenta for this.

Scrambled Chickpeas and vegetables.

Roasted sweet potato meals.

The occasional breakfast plate with egg, bacon, toast and fruit.

Chinese inspired dishes like kung pao.

Chicken Fajitas.

More raw dishes and desserts.

Lots of chopped salads with my favorite dressing.

Recipes I Want to Try:

Dal Curry 

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Rosemary Ribbye

Coconut Lime Chicken

Raw Brownies

Quiche 

Detox Salad

Warm Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad

Banana Soft Serve

Coconut Curry

Spaghetti and Meatless Meatballs

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Shake

Dairy-free Cheese and Spinach Lasagna

Nona’s Chocolate Easter Eggs

More Bento Lunches

Black Bean Burgers

Enchiladas

Blueberry Nobakes

Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing

Time to make my list and go shopping!

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Brown Butter Mushrooms With Creamy Noodles

I have a new love…

Cremini Mushrooms

Don’t tell Josh, but it’s starting to get serious. These cremini (crimini?) mushrooms are downright life changing. I like to say pretty much all things that I love are life changing, but these guys are dear to my heart. They are so rich and satisfying. That umami flavor does it for me. And cats too apparently.

I can’t tell you when I first tried mushrooms, but I’ve know about this love for awhile now. I grew up with a mushroom (and egg!) hating mom who I can confirm would never serve mushrooms to me as per my previous post. One day I’m going to get her to love mushrooms. One day mom, just you wait!

If you too love mushrooms then this very quick and easy recipe is for you!

Brown Butter Mushrooms with Creamy Noodles

Ingredients: 

brown butter mushrooms: 5 C. chopped cremini mushrooms, 1 t. salt, 2 T butter

creamy noodles: half package of egg noodles (4 C. cooked), 1/4 C. sour cream, 1 T butter, 1/4 t. salt, 1 t garlic powder, 1 T dried parsley (plus more for garnish), 1/2 C. chopped provolone

Directions:

Prepare egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Wash and dry mushrooms and set aside. Heat butter in a large skillet until it begins to turn brown or a light amber color. Add mushrooms to the pan, careful not to overcrowd them. Add salt and stir. Cook until tender.

Put noodles back in the pot on medium heat. Add butter, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, and parsley to the noodles. Stir until the butter is melted and the noodles are heated thoroughly.

Place noodles on a large serving platter and top with provolone cheese. Add mushrooms to the top of the noodles and garnish with parsley. Serve with a side salad and enjoy!

Brown Butter Mushrooms with Creamy Noodles

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In The Kitchen Challenge

I’ve been making my way through FloCoIMo with my 31 recipes challenge. So far, I’ve made 12 recipes. Here are my not so good phone photos of what I’ve made so far.

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Krissie’s Mom’s Potato Ravioli

 Pork Potstickers

Lemon Pancakes w/ Strawberry Jam

Pastor Ryan’s Chili w/ Guacamole and Chips

Blueberry muffins w/ Streusel Topping

Krissie’s Pork and Apple Meatballs w/ Sour Cream and Garlic Noodles

Ginger Baked Salmon w/ Smashed Potatoes and Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Recipe Recap With Links:

  1. Tandoori Chicken Burgers
  2. Sweet potato and black bean enchilada casserole (I used kidney beans)
  3. 5 ingredient granola bars
  4. Pastor Ryan’s Chili (I used this as a base recipe. Added mushrooms and carrots to mine, didn’t add crackers)
  5. Lemon Pancakes (I added lemon to the batter and used whipping cream+ water instead of milk)
  6. Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (made recipe, placed in flour tortillas with napa cabbage)
  7. Baked Pasta (no photo, recipe coming!)
  8. Krissie’s Mom’s Potato Ravioli (didn’t use the peppers or onions, added more potatoes)
  9. Blueberry muffins (I used frozen blueberries and didn’t cook them down, next time I would use more.)
  10. Pork potstickers
  11. Krissie’s Pork and apple meatballs (I served with egg noodles with sour cream, butter, salt, garlic and parsley)
  12. Ginger baked salmon and smashed potato (my recipes, coming soon!)

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