Midweek Meals
New recipe + parsnip love 🌞
Happy Wednesday. Today, I have a new recipe, reader faves, and a few of my favorite parsnip recipes from the archives.
Midweek Update
Over the weekend, I had my “quit my job” celebratory party! I mentioned in my last newsletter that I was planning on making beef bourguignon, bean cassoulet, and a Basque chicken stew. Everything turned out wonderfully! Though I think my Never Fail Rolls were the star of the show. I just barely had enough time to fling them into the oven before everyone arrived, and I’m glad I did. I made a double batch, and they were all inhaled by the end of the night. It helped that I served them with honey butter and garlic-herb butter, and they were just fantastic.
We also did the espresso martini cake flip, and it turned out so well! Everyone loved it. I’ll share my recipe again below.
For now, I have a new recipe that features parsnips, so I thought I’d tack on a few of my favorite parsnip recipes since we’re squarely in soup and stew season, and it’s one of my favorite root vegetables. I also have a few reader faves. Let’s dig in.
NEW RECIPE
Parsnip and Tofu Soba
This parsnip and tofu soba combines the subtle umami flavor of miso with sweet, earthy parsnips for a simple midweek meal that will save you from any cooking rut.
READER FAVES
Shredded Chicken and Chorizo Chili
Thank you, Mark! This chicken and chorizo chili with cornbread sounds like a perfect meal for game day. I’m so happy it was a hit!
Smoky Brothy Beans
Thank you, Elfie! These smoky beans with rolls…HEAVEN on a cold night. YUM! I’m so happy these are going to be on regular rotation for you now.
Easy White Chicken Chili
Thank you, Dominique! The cold temps must have everyone craving chili this week! I’m so happy you enjoyed this! Coconut milk sounds like a great substitute…yum!
Chocolate-Fig Upside-Down Cake
Thank you for rating this recipe! I’m so happy it was a five-star treat. This is such a great autumn dessert that tastes amazing and would look beautiful on your holiday dessert table.
MORE RECIPES
Mushroom-Barley Stew with Parsnips
This vegan mushroom-barley stew with parsnips makes the most of the lightly spicy flavor of parsnips. First, by adding them to the stew and then by transforming them into a crispy parsnip topping.
One-Pot Sausage and Orzo
This one-pot sausage and orzo recipe is the perfect combination of hot Italian sausage, parsnips, and creamy whipped ricotta. It’s a perfect one-pot orzo recipe.
Seared Duck Breast with Parsnip Purée
Tender, juicy duck with vanilla-scented, creamy parsnip purée and a velvety red wine sauce creates the perfect combination of flavors for a romantic dinner date.
Never Fail Rolls
The recipe everyone raves about. I probably could have made a triple-batch of these rolls, and I still think we wouldn’t have had any leftovers! They never fail to turn out beautifully, and they never fail to satisfy everyone.
Emmy’s Espresso Martini Upside-Down Cake
Need the perfect dessert for Friendsgiving? This espresso martini upside-down cake will be a treat for everyone (and give everyone a little caffeine boost after all the turkey, lol!).
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! You can also respond directly to this email! Byeeeeeeee! 💖💖
-kylie
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