Ben: The soup is simple and subtle, but had a good flavor -- I'm not using "simple and subtle" as code for "bland" in this case. I found that by shredding the celery root with the food processor instead of just chopping it, I could use the immersion blender at the end of the preparation with no problem. The combination with the slight sourdough tang of the croissants was excellent.
Ben: More comfort food I suppose, but with a nice zing.
Tuesday:
White Bean Soup with Pasta and Potatoes, Savory, p. 114
Green beans
Wednesday:
Polenta Gratin with Tomato, Fontina and Rosemary, Everyone, p. 526
Ben: This was a tasty dish, as good as the sum of its somewhat expensive parts (that much fontina and blue cheese doesn't come cheap!). But the best recipes are those that surpass expectation by taking ingredients, whether humble or exalted, and making something more of the combination than simple addition. By that measure, I found this dish just a bit disappointing.
Thursday:
Leftovers!
Friday: Event: First Date Anniversary
Veggie & Mock Duck Stir Fry with rice
Ben: A bit too salty -- I think I'll have to be more careful with the soy sauce when one of the stir fry ingredients (such as the seitan) is already marinated.
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