Recipes for the week
Reader fave plus lots from the archives 🌞
Happy Sunday. This weekend has been really rejuvenating for me, and I hope it’s been that way for you too! I have a little love letter to quesadillas, plus a reader's fave and a few recipes from the archives to share with you today.
My weekends have become increasingly routine-centered. I go to my classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings, I treat myself to a little coffee at a cafe, I watch my weekend movie at night, and I clean the house on Sunday. I also spend more time exploring creative dinner recipes that I don’t have as much time for during the week.
The Quesadilla Care Package
This weekend, I switched it up a little. My friend is recovering from surgery, so I took her a care package. Normally, I’m all about chicken soup as a recovery meal, but I went rogue with a big batch of chicken and cheese quesadillas.
Maybe quesadillas aren’t the most common post-surgery recovery food, but I think they deserve to earn a spot in the world of care packages. They’re easy to make, and you can individually wrap them in foil. Your friend can just chuck the whole thing–foil and all–in the air fryer or oven for a perfect fast snack. I use the fajita-sized tortillas, which make it a perfect single-serving meal.
I prepared the chicken breasts the night before by seasoning them with chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Then, I roasted them in the oven at 425ºF until they reached 165ºF. The next day, I simply shaved the chicken thinly and placed it on a flour tortilla in a hot skillet with freshly grated Oaxaca cheese. I added another flour tortilla on top, flipped it, and let it go until it turned golden brown. I wrapped each one individually in foil and toted them over with salsa, sour cream, and a bottle of Töst for us. She really liked them, so if you’re ever looking for something beyond soup to take someone who needs it, definitely try a batch of quesadillas! They were a huge hit. 🌞
Okay, on to this week’s recipes.
🌟 Reader Fave 🌟
Summer Orzo with Shrimp and Basil
Thank you so much, Diana! I’m so happy this one is a hit for you. And the extra basil is always a welcome addition!!
Recipes from the archives
Creamy Lemon-Arugula Sauce
This creamy lemon arugula sauce is perfect for a wider pasta, like fettuccine or pappardelle. Best of all, it’s as easy as anything to make.
Mushroom-Corn Chowder
This easy, rich, creamy recipe makes a beautiful summer chowder. It is loaded with earthy flavors that pair perfectly with sweet summer corn.
Simple Stewed Chickpeas with Fennel
This recipe for simple stewed chickpeas with fennel is topped with fresh mozzarella and loaded with peppers and pearl couscous for a hearty, filling dinner.
White Bean Purée with Shrimp
This white bean puree with shrimp is served with homemade green tomato habanero oil, which pairs perfectly with shrimp and creamy white beans.
Pork with Creamy Peas and Tomatoes
This is such a great way to use up summer tomatoes! The creamy peas and tomatoes are a rich addition to a leaner cut of pork.
Shrimp and Pearl Couscous
This recipe gets rave reviews by anyone who eats it, so I definitely recommend adding it to your weekly meal list!
Chicken and Egg Noodles
I’ll be revisiting this recipe next week because I’ve been craving it! It’s a perfect way to turn summer tomatoes and zucchini into a filling meal that works perfectly for meal prep!
Cheesy Pork Cutlets
A great way to use thin pork cutlets is to pan-fry them and bake them with cheese. Trust me.
Ok, that’s it for today! Next week, I’m working on a new pork chop recipe. I made it last week and absolutely loved it. It’s basically just pork chops that I pan-fried, and then I add chopped heirloom tomatoes around them and roast everything together. I serve it with crispy roasted potatoes, but I may experiment with that. It’s really good and so easy to make!
Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful week filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment to let me know how it turns out. I truly love to hear from you. That’s all now…byeeeeeeeee! 💖💖
-kylie
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