February 2016 Dinner Ideas Part 1

I have a confession about the menu this week… I am a bad example and did not get to make all of the recipes I am sharing today.  Between a trip to Seattle on Monday and Tuesday, and a day trip to Florida on Thursday, I was not able to make dinner as much as usual. 

The good news is I am back on the weeknight dinner making wagon this week.  Despite not cooking every night last week, I still wanted to share the full weekly menu for anyone who needs some weeknight dinner menu inspiration.

As usual, don’t forget to share my blog with your friends if you find it helpful, or leave a comment if you made any of the recipes!

Whole Roast Chicken with 40 Brussels Sprouts

RECIPES

Poached Tuna with Kumquats and Jalapeño, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, February 2014, page 26

Pork Chops in Sage Butter with Beet Puree and Swiss Chard, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, February 2016, page 36

Roasted Short Ribs with Cauliflower and Celery, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, February 2016, page 67

Whole Roast Chicken with 40 Brussels Sprouts, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, February 2015, page 56

Carrot-Avocado Salad, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, February 2014, page 60

Marinated Beets With Pistachios And Tarragon, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, February 2015, page 88

GROCERY LIST

Produce

1 small jalapeño 

1.5 pounds carrots

2 large red beets

1 pound baby yellow (or more red beets if they don’t have yellow)

1/2 head of cauliflower

1 bunch celery with leaves

1.5 pounds brussels sprouts

4 kumquats

2 pounds Swiss chard

1 bunch mint

1 bunch sage

1 bunch rosemary

1 bunch fresh parsley

1 bunch fresh thyme

1 bunch fresh tarragon

1 grapefruit

2 medium Hass Avocados 

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

1 head of garlic

1 medium shallot

Fresh lime juice

Fresh lemon juice

Dairy

Unsalted butter

Heavy cream

Meat and Seafood

Two 6-ounce tuna steaks, cut 1.25 inches thick

4 12-ounce bone-in pork rib chops, cut 1 inch thick

4 4-inch English-style bone-in beef short ribs

1 4-pound chicken

Interior Aisles

Kosher salt

Flaky sea salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

Red wine vinegar

Sherry vinegar

Ground coriander

Crushed red pepper flakes

Caraway seeds

Roasted almonds

Hazelnuts

Raw pistachios

Soy sauce