Friday, March 16, 2012

Week in Review

This week's menu was about saving time. And it did. I will be back on track next week…I hope! Once all the busy-ness dies down, it is easy to see how much we take free time for granted!! 

Halibut Topped with Mango Salsa


This may look like chicken folks, but it is fish! Halibut to be exact. The mango salsa was an unexpected (but satisfying) surprise combined with the flavors of the fish. I added some texture to the linguine with olive oil and breadcrumbs. I saw my aunt toss egg noodles with breadcrumbs and decide to do the same. I am glad I did! I also tossed fresh spinach with lemon juice, olive oil and fresh feta to give us some greens.  

Chicken Enchiladas with Black Beans and Yellow Rice


I made these on Monday night. It was the easiest recipe. My initial thought of using the remaining corn tortillas failed me. They broke at rolling. I had my sweet companion run out for some flour tortillas (okay he was already out running an errand, so I lucked out!). On my way home from work I decided to stop for guacamole to pair with the meal...I can thank Whole Foods for that! In the end, this was not the winner of the week. The enchiladas did not reheat as well as I would have liked. Oh well, now I know for next time! 


For next week I am planning something in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Wednesday's Words: Vegetable Blanching

Today's segment is short, but sweet. One of my pre-blogging meals called for blanched broccoli. Being the novice cook that I am, I took to the Internet for assistance. After three minutes in boiling water and a minute in iced water, I present you with blanched broccoli.


And what was that recipe calling for such a thing? Broccoli Beef on the back of the Uncle Ben's brown rice box no less.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

This Week's Menu

Monday
White Fish Topped Mango Salsa
Served with Linguine

Tuesday
Chicken Enchiladas
Served with Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Wednesday
1/2 Price Sushi Night
(Another night off for me!) 

Thursday
Leftover Enchiladas


Editor's Note: Life (i.e., work!) has been quite demanding of my time. Hopefully next week I will be back on track with more variety to offer all of you!