Turkey Shawarma with tomato relish and tahini sauce. YUM!
Marinated & Grilled Onions — ready for stuffing pita
Spicy Tomato Relish
Turkey fresh off the grill and ready for chopping
Middle Eastern Street Food at Home
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Weekly Menu — 6/22/2013
Week of June 22nd
Saturday:
- Out on the town with pals from the burbs — whoo hoo!
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Sunday:
- Turkey shawarma with tomato relish and tahini sauce
- Cucumber, tomato and feta salad with fresh oregano
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Monday:
- Vietnamese caramelized lemongrass shrimp: I am very excited to try this dish. I have cracked open my new Vietnamese cookbook (Vietnamese Home Cooking by Charles Phan) and cannot wait to try some of the recipes. I have been drooling over the street food chapter. I plan to make a big batch of the caramel sauce over the weekend so it’s ready to go. Apparently it stores very well in the pantry.
- Roasted eggplant and leek salad: Also from my new cookbook
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Tuesday:
- Gal’s Night Out! This means nacho night and boy movie for my husband.
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Wednesday:
- Grilled chicken with lemon, shallots and mint: I plan to toss chicken pieces in a combination of lemon juice, white wine, thinly sliced shallots and fresh herbs from the garden. Marinate for 30 minutes or so and toss on the grill. Slice and fan over the pea puree. Crumbled feta on top is a nice touch as well.
- Pea puree: yes, this is a repeat from just a few weeks ago. I need to get my peas in while they are fresh at the Farmer’s Market.
- Roasted Cauliflower
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Thursday:
- Leftover shawarma
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Friday:
- Date night!
Indonesian Swordfish
Thank you, thank you, thank you Las Vegas Eryn! Oh she who enlightened me with this spectacular dish. This is one of the most delicious fish dishes I have ever had the pleasure of eating — both in and out of restaurants. My husband and I wolfed this bad boy down. I served it with grilled baby bok choy brushed with tare and a simple Greek salad of chopped vegetables.
Indonesian Swordfish
Sunday Night Pork Chops
Spectacular. Make these pork chops. Make these sweet potatoes. You will NOT be disappointed. The bacon brittle alone is swoon-worthy. I am just beside myself with glee!
Sesame-Bacon Brittle
Vietnamese Pork Chops with Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Topped with Bacon Brittle
Spring onions ready for the grill
Weekly Menu — 6/15/2013
Week of June 15th
Saturday:
- We are joining good friends and checking out a new (new to us anyway) farm-to-table restaurant called Maggie’s Farm. No cooking for me tonight! If you go, pay close attention to the art on the walls — it’s beautiful work and the artist happens to be a dear friend of mine. I have some of her stuff hanging in my kitchen. Apparently you get food AND art at this restaurant. Two for one!
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Sunday:
- Vietnamese pork chops
- Twice-baked sweet potatoes with sesame-bacon brittle: oh my these potatoes are outstanding. The bacon brittle is divine!
- Stir-fried baby bok choy
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Monday:
- Indonesian swordfish: my Las Vegas pal Eryn turned me on to this fish recipe. I haven’t tried it yet but she knows her way around food and in the kitchen. Thank you Eryn!
- Greek composed salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and fresh oregano: this is simple to put together. Chop everything and toss with high quality olive oil and red wine vinegar. I sometimes like to add feta cheese or goat cheese. Certainly if you have bell peppers on hand, feel free to toss them in as well. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Be sure to use fresh oregano, not dried for this dish.
- Whole steamed artichoke
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Tuesday:
- Leftover pork chops
- Green salad or roasted Farmer’s Market vegetables
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Wednesday:
- Poached eggs over roasted asparagus with bacon and pecorino romano: top roasted or grilled asparagus with poached or fried eggs, crumbled bacon and cheese of your choice. A few toasted pine-nuts is also delicious.
- Green salad
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Thursday:
- Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwiches (may even toss in some avocado here): no explanation needed
- Green salad
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Friday:
- Date night!
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