Recipes for the week
Reader faves + a few from the archives 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have an updated recipe, a few reader faves, and a few from the archives to inspire your meal plans for the week.
Weekend Update
This weekend has been a bit slower (intentionally). On Thursday, I went to a holiday party that definitely had me needing a full day of recovery. For the most part, I just spent the weekend taking it slow and cooking a bit. Yesterday, I made the most amazing duck breast tacos with pickled red onions. I’ll definitely be tweaking the recipe and sharing it when it’s ready because it was so good!
Today is my parents’ 41st wedding anniversary, so I’m visiting them to make them an anniversary dinner of steak and crab balls (recipe below). I know the 40th anniversary is symbolized by rubies, and I figured 41 was close enough to stay with red-themed desserts, so I made red velvet crinkle cookies and raspberry red velvet upside-down cake. The cake is based on my raspberry mocha upside-down cake recipe (linked below), and I can’t wait for everyone to try it!
Let’s get into some recipes to inspire your meal plans for the week.
UPDATED RECIPE
Short Rib Lasagna
I mentioned in my last newsletter that I was revisiting this recipe. I made a few tweaks and just love it. It’s perfect for a decadent Christmas dinner!
READER FAVES
Spicy Turkey Rice Bowl
Thank you for the 5-star review, L! With subtle hints of orange and plenty of spices, this meal is a true crowd-pleaser.
Creamy Shells with Asparagus
Thank you for rating the recipe, Caridad! Such a great meal, and you only need about 30 minutes and one pot!
MORE IDEAS
Easy Baked Crab Balls
This is what I’m making today for my parents’ anniversary dinner! They’re a perfect app for any holiday or special occasion!
Raspberry Mocha Upside-Down Cake
This is the recipe I referenced for the upside-down cake I’m taking for dessert today! This version features an espresso caramel with syrupy raspberries and an irresistible chocolate cake.
One-Pot Chicken and Saffron Rice
This has been my most searched recipe today! The secret ingredient? A little fig jam! The figs add a nice subtle sweetness to the rice, making it so satisfying.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta is rich, decadent, and perfect for a quick vegetarian pasta dinner recipe.
Beef Stew with Brown Butter Noodles
It’s the best time of year for hearty beef stew. Make this today and have on-demand comfort for the rest of the week. You’ll thank me, I promise!
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
And if none of these recipes caught your eye, use the link below to view all my recipes.
Looking to incorporate more vegan dishes into your meal plan? View all the plant-based recipes I post on Exploring Vegan!