October 2016 Weeknight Dinner Ideas Part 2

Happy Halloween y’all!  I am writing this post as I hand out candy to the kiddos.  This is our first year in the house so I had no idea how much candy to buy.  Let’s hope two bags is enough? 

As I mentioned yesterday, I am home for over ten days (a miracle anymore) so I am cooking up a storm while I can! I have to make sure we have lots of leftovers in the fridge before I hit the road again next week for work!  Do y'all have any suggestions for how to cook Paleo meals in bulk?  

Ok, back to handing out candy!  As always, please let me know if you enjoyed any of the recipes featured below, and share my blog with your friends!  

RECIPES

Grilled Pork with Coconut Rice and Lemongrass Sambal, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, October 2013, page 172

Roast Chicken With Broccoli Rabe, Fingerling Potatoes, And Garlic-Parsley Jus, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2009, page 86

Halibut Confit With Leeks, Coriander, And Lemon, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2014, page 82

Parsnip Purée, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2014, page 69

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2011, page 36

Grilled Lamb Spiedini with Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Arugula Salad, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2010, page 117

GROCERY LIST

Produce

2 jalapeños

2 Thai bird chiles

2 red bell peppers

1 large eggplant

1 pound broccoli rabe (rapini)

4 cups baby arugula

2 baby bok choy

1 pound parsnips

3 medium carrots

2 celery stalks

4 leeks

1 bunch scallions

2 bunches parsley

1 bunch thyme

1 bunch oregano

1 bunch rosemary

2 lemon grass stalks

2 bunches cilantro

2 lemons

1 pound fingerling potatoes or baby yukon

1 ginger root

4 shallots

2 heads of garlic

3 medium onions

Fresh lime juice

Fresh lemon juice

Dairy and Frozen

Unsalted butter

Heavy cream

Whole milk

Meat and Seafood 

1 4-4.5lb. chicken

1 3-lb. skinless halibut filet

2 1-lb. pork tenderloins 

5-lb. bone-in beef short ribs

2.75-lb. thick lamb shoulder blade chops

Interior Aisles

Olive oil

Vegetable oil

Canola oil

Salt

Kosher salt

Pepper

Coriander seeds

Bay leaves

Flour

Low-salt chicken broth

1 quart low-salt beef stock

Tomato paste

Capers

Jasmine rice

Unsweetened coconut milk

Roasted peanuts

Dry white wine

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon

Hard to Find Ingredients 

2 fresh kaffir lime leaves

Palm sugar

October 2016 Weeknight Dinner Ideas Part 1

Welcome back y’all!  After an incredible month of travel to places like Japan, Seatte and NYC I am back in town for ten full days!  I am pretty excited to be back in the kitchen making quick weeknight dinners after being consistently away for over a month.  While I had many phenomenal meals while on vacation (Still cannot believe I ate Puffer Fish!)  there is nothing quite like eating dinner in your own home.  

I’ll keep this short and sweet as I am still unpacking from Japan…  As always, please let me know if you enjoyed any of the recipes featured below, and share my blog with your friends!  

RECIPES

Grilled Chicken with Mango-Pineapple Salsa, Source: Cooking Light Magazine, October 2008, page 140

Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, October 2014, page 158

Skirt Steak With Romesco Sauce, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2012, page 18

Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2012, page 113

Pork Loin Braised In Milk, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, October 2012, page 30

Grilled Chicken with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

GROCERY LIST

Produce

1 mango

1 pineapple

1 lime

1 jalapeño

1 bunch cilantro

1 bunch parsley

1 bunch chives

1 bunch sage

1 bunch thyme

1 (6-ounce) tomato

1 avocado

1 red bell pepper

2 pounds brussels sprouts

1 small red onion

1 head garlic

Fresh lime juice

Fresh orange juice

Dairy and Frozen

Unsalted butter

Plain Greek yogurt

Meat and Seafood 

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 2-pound boneless pork loin with fat layer on it

1 2-pound skirt or stank steak

1 4.5-5-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb

Interior Aisles

Olive oil

Cooking spray

Vegetable oil

Red wine vinegar

Salt

Kosher salt

Pepper

Crushed red pepper

Cayenne pepper

Garlic powder

Nutmeg

Fennel seeds

Ground cumin

Soy sauce, low-sodium

Honey

Pure maple syrup

Sugar

Almonds

Hazelnuts

Pineapple juice

1 (4x4x1/2”) slice crusty white bread

Corn tortillas