Happy Wednesday. Today, I have reader faves and a few more ideas to inspire your meal plans for the rest of the week.
Midweek Update
Short and sweet, literally! Yesterday, I decided to make my raspberry London fog upside-down cake again (recipe below), and I can’t believe how much I love that one. It’s a labor of love, but so worth the effort. Sweet and tart raspberries swimming in lavender caramel adorn the loveliest Earl Grey and lavender cake. I finish it with a creamy whipped mascarpone and lemon zest to tie everything together. So delicious.
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Yesterday, I made my breaded air fryer chicken thighs, and they are always such a hit! So easy to make. I love them on lettuce wraps with a big slice of tomato. I also finally made shrimp fried rice. I did realize that there is a limit to how much shrimp I like in shrimp fried rice. I always feel like more is more, but this was just too much. I regret not breaking out my wok for it, but all things considered, it was tasty!
READER FAVES
So many comments this week; thank you all!
Classic Beef Chili
Thank you so much, Mike! Such a perfect cold weather meal that never disappoints! Happy you enjoyed it!
Shepherd’s Pie
Thank you, Joan! What a wonderful gift for recovery. I’m thrilled it was enjoyed!
Chicken & Butternut Squash Soup
Thank you, Colleen! Love the modifications to make this accessible for a weeknight! Glad this warmed you up on a cold night!
Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Thank you, Kelvin! Glad this was a hit at your table like it was at mine! I absolutely love these lemon pepper pork chops. So perfect for a midweek dinner!
MORE IDEAS
Raspberry London Fog Upside-Down Cake
Inspired by the creamy, floral flavor of a London Fog latte, this raspberry upside-down cake makes for a perfectly sweet–but not too sweet–treat best served with a cup of warm tea.
Chickpea and Fennel Rigatoni
Chickpeas, fennel, and rigatoni paired with plenty of mozzarella cheese create a fragrant, filling vegetarian dinner.
Harissa Beef and Leek Stew
This harissa beef and leek stew is not just rich and comforting; it’s smoky, flavorful, spicy, and perfect for a cold night.
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week 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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