Happy Wednesday. Today, I have a new recipe and reader faves to inspire your meals for the week.
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Midweek Update
This week, I’ve been on a roll with cooking! Yesterday, I made a really fantastic pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. I seasoned the pork in aji amarillo powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and then cooked it in the oven with tomatoes, zucchini, and onion. It was perfection in each bite with the bright, herby chimichurri sauce! I had it with mashed potatoes and roasted cauliflower and broccoli. I also have a mini recipe below for my roast turkey that I later turned into Cajun-spiced cheesy rice and vegetables.
For today, I’m sharing a new recipe plus a few reader faves to keep you cooking this week.
MINI RECIPE
On Sunday, I made the most delicious roast turkey breast. I bought a 6-pound, bone-in turkey breast and seasoned it with 2 tablespoons of Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning–inside the cavity and all over the skin–and drizzled it with about a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil. I rubbed that into the skin so it was evenly coated. I just plopped it on a baking sheet fitted with a raised rack and then baked it at 325ºF until the breast reached about 165ºF. Aim for 15 to 20 minutes per pound, so it’ll take anywhere from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. I let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving it up. I served it with some veggies and a simple warm, mustardy potato salad.
The next day, I diced up the leftover turkey (a little more than half the breast meat was leftover). I also made a pot of white rice (1 cup, according to package instructions). While the rice cooked, I sautéed a red onion, two bell peppers, a jalapeño, and 5 scallions. I added the diced turkey and seasoned again with more Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning. From there, I simply added the cooked rice and a handful of shredded cheese. I did a mix of habanero cheddar and bagged shredded cheese because that’s what I had. I popped it under the broiler for a minute or two to brown the top and fully melt the cheese.
It was excellent! I can’t wait to make it again. So easy and so satisfying!
Now, let’s get into some recipes to fill out your meal plan for the rest of the week.
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NEW RECIPE
Braised Chicken with White Beans and Zucchini
This braised chicken with white beans and zucchini is comforting, savory, and the perfect vehicle for one of summer’s most versatile veggies.
READER FAVES
Dukkah-Spiced Pork Tenderloin
Thank you, Glory! So happy you enjoyed this recipe.
Ginger Chicken Udon
Thank you so much, Claudia! Wakame sounds like such a great addition to this soup! Thrilled you enjoyed it so much!
Cherry Garcia Upside-Down Cake
Thank you, Christine! Sour cherries with that simple stracciatella cake base sound like a dream! So happy you enjoyed it!
A FEW MORE IDEAS
Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts
These baked BBQ chicken breasts are smothered with caramelized onions for a flavorful midweek meal you’ll want all the time.
Ginger Beef Stir-Fry
This ginger beef stir-fry is filled to the brim with tender beef, velvety sauce, and tons of tender-crisp veggies. It makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Sweet Potato and Tofu Soba
This sweet potato and tofu soba is so savory, satisfying, and the perfect unfussy dinner!
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bowl
This sweet and spicy chicken bowl is packed with flavor and makes for a super easy weeknight dinner recipe.
That’s all for Midweek Meals! I hope everyone has a great rest of the 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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