I by no means know whether or not to name these posts “what I’ve been consuming” or “dinner concepts” or simply plain “meals footage,” however I do love sharing them with you as a result of primarily based on suggestions, these are a few of my most useful posts. See all my dinner spherical ups right here. And I perceive that; I like realizing what different individuals are making for dinner. It conjures up me to change issues up once we hit these inevitable ruts. So right here’s among the finest issues we ate in August!
I’m kicking issues off with what seems to be a really un-summery meal, however I seen I’ve just a few of these this month. Maybe fall anticipation? Maybe I simply love heat meals? Both means, hopefully this can showcase just a few nice concepts for the months forward.
This easy but elegant sufficient to be a Sunday evening dinner roasted rooster is a hearty and healthful meal that satisfies like consolation meals whereas being nutritious on the similar time. Rosemary Lemon Rooster with Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions
I searched the freezer for fish and located cod. Utilizing a easy lemon pepper seasoning, I baked till flakey, about 12 minutes. I served it with turmeric rice and sautéed Swiss chard.
This coconut curry soup is so, so good. It was written at a time when zoodles have been all the trend, and whereas it’s nonetheless excellent that means, I’ve been leaving them out and utilizing the brown rice and millet ramen from Costco (simply including it throughout the previous few minutes of cooking) and it’s made it an important kid-friendlier meal. So satisfying and flavorful!
I made do-it-yourself rolls for one evening and the subsequent I sliced the remained in half, gave them a smear of mayo and a handful of cheese and popped it onto the panini maker. It made for tremendous fast grilled cheeses to dip into our favourite tomato soup- Amy’s Creamy Tomato Bisque.
I sautéed some leftover rice with taco seasoning, some broth, and black beans to make a hearty base for this steak fajita bowl. I marinated and grilled the flank steak (about 2 minutes per aspect) whereas I sautéed peppers and onions.
This pad Thai recipe is my go to as a result of the sauce is simple to make, then you should utilize it on no matter you want. As a substitute of rice noodles, I used the millet and brown rice ramen, which was glorious with the sauce, some cubed rooster, and snap peas.
I used this easy methodology to roast a complete rooster within the sluggish cooker. I really use my Precision Dutch Oven solely now as a result of I tossed my sluggish cooked as a result of the liner was beginning to flake off. It was really easy and I used to be capable of pull a ton of meat from it. After I pulled the rooster out to carve, I dumped some leftover rice into the juices with the roasted greens and combined all of it up. It was an important aspect dish, alongside some roasted broccoli. All with a drizzle of BBQ.
Ever since we purchased our half cow, I’ve made severe progress in nailing find out how to finest cook dinner steaks. I normally season, deliver to room temp, sear them stovetop and end them within the oven utilizing this methodology. Good gracious, all of us actually take pleasure in steak evening this fashion! Served steak home fashion with a baked Russet potato with bitter cream and chives and roasted inexperienced beans- spray with avocado oil, sprinkle with salt and garlic powder, then roast at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
Although I’ve performed with different dough recipes, I largely persist with my favourite bread machine pizza dough with our favourite traditional toppings- pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers, onions, pepperoni, contemporary basil, Italian seasoning, and pink pepper flakes.
I really feel I’ve been making this final Greek salad on repeat. I’ve combined it with pasta for lunches, added orzo, added handfuls of chopped spinach, and extra. It’s so versatile and the children find it irresistible.
If you’re wanting to change up your common enchiladas, you need to attempt this enchilada recipe from Amber’s Kitchen. So scrumptious. It’s made with salsa verde and heavy cream and the flavour is powerful. Kaitlyn and I made it in about 20 minutes (as soon as the rooster was cooked and shredded). YUM.
I saved probably the greatest for last- make your personal wrap (or bowl) evening! I baked and chopped up frozen rooster tenders and served it buffet fashion with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pink onion, blue cheese crumbles, contemporary parsley and chives from the countertop gardens, Primal Kitchen ranch, and buffalo sauce. I additionally had minimize carrots and celery as a aspect. I can see this being a busy season go to meal for us.
Breakfast
- Omelets with kale, onions, and goat cheese with bacon.
- Apple spiced muffins the children comprised of their baking for youths cookbook.
- And a few juices (largely shot fashion). I hadn’t used my juicer in so lengthy however after pulling it out to make some wellness pictures, I’ve gotten again into the behavior!
Meals Out
- Grilled romaine wedge fashion salad and salmon from Contemporary Chef. I most likely would have most well-liked a traditional wedge of ungrilled iceberg, nevertheless it was nonetheless yummy!
- My favourite lunch out- a buffalo grilled rooster wrap with roasted broccoli and ranch from Blu Star Grille. It hits the spot each time!
What’s the most effective dinner you’ve had these days?!
