2012-11-17 Weekly Menu

Saturday: Event - Aimee Mann at First Avenue

• Black bean burgers
• Corn and peas

Sunday:

• Paprika-spiced cauliflower soup (Karfiolleves)
• Tomato, red onion, and basil bruschetta

Monday:

• Tacos!

Tuesday:

• Big curry noodle pot

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday: Thanksgiving Day

Tentative menu

• Buckwheat harvest tart (baked on puff pastry instead of the buckwheat crust)
• Green bean casserole
• Roasted cauliflower, hazelnut and pomegranate seed salad
• Turkey breast or capon
• Cranberry relish
• Pecan pie

Friday:

• Mushroom lasagne
• Broccoli rabe

2012-11-03

Saturday:

• Kimchi fried rice

Sunday:

• Spicy Corn and Potato Stew with Mario Batali's almond & jalapeño relish
• Green beans in browned butter with lime zest

Monday:

• Stuffed shells
• Sautéed spinach

Tuesday:

• Indian!

Wednesday:

• leftovers

Thursday:

• Veggie sausage pizza
• Salad

Friday:

• Big Curry Noodle Hot Pot

2012-10-20

Saturday:

• Spicy Grain Soup
• Crusty bread

Sunday:

• Lima beans with sage, olive oil, and dried chile
• Sautéed mustard greens

Monday:

• Pasta with sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and cannellini beans
• Sautéed broccoli or broccoli rabe

Tuesday:

• Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta
• Salad

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Tempeh with Rice and Spinach

Friday:

• Tamale Pie
• Salad

2012-10-06

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday: In Istanbul!

Tuesday:

• Minestrone
• Crusty Bread

Wednesday:

• Rigatoni with Cauliflower and Spicy Tomato Sauce
• Sautéed greens

Thursday:

• Indian!

Friday:

• Strata with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Smoked Mozzarella
• Salad

2012-09-22

Saturday: Play at the Guthrie Theater - "Tales from Hollywood"

• Bean Chili with Walnuts and Chocolate
• Tortilla chips

Sunday:

• Stuffed Pasta Shells
• Sautéed broccoli rabe

Monday: Night game: Yankees vs. Twins at Target Field

Tuesday: Get-away game (12PM): Yankees vs. Twins at Target Field

• Leftovers

Wednesday:

• Yotam Ottolenghi's Shakshuka
• Chunky white bread

Thursday:

• Black bean burgers
• Salad

Friday: Vacation - Istanbul!

2012-09-15

Saturday: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra concert: Strauss and Brahms 

• Dinner at Amsterdam Bar and Hall
• Drinks:
• Gin: Boomsma "Oude" Fine Old Genever (Netherlands), St. George's Rye (USA)
• Beer: Summit Belgian Style Abby Ale (USA-MN), Kwak (Belgium)
• Food: 
• Broodjes (like sliders): curried yam kroket, fried eggplant, dutch cheese, marinated octopus
• Amsterdam frites with herb garlic mayo and curry ketchup

Sunday:

• My Wild Irish Seitan Stew

Monday:

• Rebaked potatoes
• Skillet-cooked broccoli

Tuesday:

• Pasta with Spicy Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Tomatoes

Wednesday:

• Jerk Sloppy Joes with Coconut Creamed Spinach
• Salad

Thursday:

• Indian!

Friday:

• Balsamic, Onion, and Goat Cheese pizza
• Sautéed greens

2012-09-08

Saturday:

• Olive Oil Roasted Tomatoes and Fennel with White Beans
• 1655 Gruyère [this cheese was so good - nutty and slightly sharp]
• French bread

Sunday:

• Lentils with Red Wine and Herbs
• French bread

Monday:

• Spaghetti Genovese
• Salad

Tuesday:

• Chile Bisque

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Big Curry Noodle Pot

Friday:

• Smoky Frittata
• Sautéed Greens