Sunday, April 30, 2017

April 2017 Weeknight Dinner Ideas Part 1

It’s hard to believe I almost let April fly by without a new post!  Just wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes from the month in case you need any dinner inspiration.  The steak and soba stir fry was a somewhat healthier and faster option than ordering takeout if you need something quick and easy after work.  

Our fondue dinner was a great excuse to clean off the fondue pot that had been untouched since we moved in last year.  Do you have any kitchen gadgets you feel like you need to use or donate?   

Ok, I am off to grocery shop for the week.  As always, please let me know if you enjoyed any of the recipes featured below, and share my blog with your friends!  


RECIPES

Chicken Saltimbocca with Asparagus, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, April 2014, page 72
Steak and Soba Stir Fry, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, April 2016, page 138
Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Ginger Vinaigrette, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, April 2015, page 64
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, April 2014, page 40 
Chile-Cumin Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt And Cucumber, Source: Bon Appétit Magazine, April 2015, page 108 
Classic Cheese Fondue, Source: Food and Wine Magazine, April 2017, page 68


Steak and Soba Stir Fry

GROCERY LIST


Produce
2 bunches sage
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch oregano
1 bunch mint
1 bunch scallions 
1 pound thick asparagus
2 heads baby bok choy 
1 bunch broccolini 
1 hothouse cucumber
2 pounds carrots
2 cups spicy greens, watercress or baby mustard
2 lemons
1 apple
1 head garlic
1 small onion
Ginger root
Lemon juice


Dairy and Frozen
Unsalted butter
Eggs
Whole-milk yogurt
1 pound Apline cheeses, Gruyère, Emmental and/or Comté 

Meat and Seafood
8 3-ounce chicken cutlets
12 ounces skirt or flank steak
1.25 pounds ground lamb
1 large pork tenderloin
8 slices prosciutto 
Salumi
2 yellowfin tuna steaks


Interior Aisles
Olive Oil
Vegetable oil
Toasted sesame oil
Rice vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Sherry vinegar
Salt
Kosher salt
Pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
Aleppo pepper
Cumin seeds
Fennel seeds
Ground coriander
Ground cumin
Sweet smoked paprika
Toasted sesame seeds
Flour
Cornstarch
Sliced almonds
Pine nuts
Chicken stock
8 ounces soba
Oyster sauce
Soy sauce
Crusty bread
Root vegetable chips
Dried apricots
Pickles
Mirin
Sake
Pinot Grigio
Cognac


Hard to Find Ingredients 
Vin santo
Pasilla chiles