Recipes for the week
New recipe + reader faves 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have a new recipe plus reader faves to inspire you.
Weekend Update
I can’t believe it’s March 1st already, which means it’s time for me to start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve been struggling with a Shamrock Shake Upside-Down Cake concept, but I think I’m finally getting close. It’s a mint cake with shaved dark chocolate and a layer of maraschino cherries. A few of my versions were horrifyingly green, but I’ve been forcing myself to only add a molecule of food coloring to keep it a beautiful mint green color, vs astroturf or swamp green. I’m so close to the finish line! St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite food holidays, so I’m counting down the days until I can start brining my corned beef. YUM.
On Friday, we went back to The Prime Rib here in Baltimore. I wanted to go back–not for the steak–but for the gigantic oysters! They’re so good, and I had a very delicious espresso martini, and I tried their famous potato skins. I didn’t totally understand those, but they tasted okay. I wish they had a little more oomph flavor-wise, but I do feel like I’d like to attempt making them because I have ideas now.
Last week, I got my Ooni pizza oven delivered, and I finally unpacked it! Tonight, I’ll be trying my hand at a homemade margherita pizza. I use the King Arthur Neapolitan Pizza Dough recipe, and honestly, it tasted really good even in a traditional oven. I’m sure having a little oven that gets to 800ºF+ will make a huge difference. I just hope I don’t light the entire block on fire. EEK.
Okay, that’s all for now. Let’s get into some recipes to keep you cooking the rest of the week.
NEW RECIPE
Raspberry London Fog Tiramisu
Continuing my dive into all things raspberry and London Fog (plus a little lavender) for a tasty dessert that’s perfect for spring parties. The raspberry mascarpone is just divine, and you’ll want it on everything.
READER FAVES
Chicory Banana Upside-Down Cake
Thank you, Taylor! I’m so happy you loved it! This is one cake that I think I will make just to freeze, so I can always have a slice to serve to friends and family when they visit! The chicory just adds an incredibly deep, robust flavor that can’t be beat. YUM.
Orange-Glazed Chicken Meatballs
Thank you, Joan! I’m so happy this was a hit for you and your friend! The sweet and spicy orange sauce is just divine. I want it on everything!
Lemony Chicken Tomato Pasta
Yay, thank you so much, Honey! The parm mixture definitely belongs on all our pasta and chicken and risotto and everything in-between, doesn’t it? I’m so glad you enjoyed it with farfalle—such a fun pasta shape!
Easy Mushroom Potato Soup
Thank you, Valerie! So happy you got around to checking this one off the “must cook” list! This is such a great iteration of a classic potato soup recipe, and a good garlic oil really takes it over the top, but not required 😜
Calabrian Chicken Soup
Woohoo, Lee! I’m so happy you were able to impress the in-laws with this soup and that the Calabrian chili peppers gave just enough heat without being too spicy. This soup is such a good meal for entertaining, too. So flavorful and perfect with crusty bread.
Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Pears
Thank you for taking a risk with this recipe, Tania! Glad I didn’t lead you astray (yet, lol)! The pears add such a nice, subtle sweetness that works perfectly with that savory, salty chicken. So delicious.
Lemon-Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
This comment came from Haya on Instagram, and I’m so thrilled this cake was loved! She followed up to let me know that this cake is now her boyfriend’s favorite, even above the Orange-Pistachio Upside-Down Cake she made recently. So happy you and your partner have been loving these upside-down cakes!
OTHER MEALS I’M THINKING ABOUT
Italian Turkey Meatballs
I’ll be making a batch of my Italian Turkey Meatballs to serve alongside my margherita pizza tonight. They’re juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make.
One-Pot Cod with Pearl Couscous
This recipe has been a hit with readers since I posted it, and I’m thinking about making it again next week. The salty olives with that buttery cod and tender pearl couscous. Heaven in each bite.
Spinach-Scallion Coconut Udon
If you’re ready for spring, this green Spinach-Scallion Coconut Udon will put you there fast. It’s light with just the right amount of richness and perfect for a chilly early spring evening.
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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