Recipes for the week
Reader faves 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have some reader faves and a few of my faves from the archives to inspire your meals for the week.
Weekend Update
On Friday, I went to Medieval Times with a few of my friends and had a great time! It was such a fun way to spend an evening, even though we got the “bad boy” knight who kept causing drama. The food was wonderful, too! The half-roasted chicken was really juicy, and I loved the garlic bread and tomato soup. YUM.
Yesterday, I was feeling really tired, so I went out for a delicious Vietnamese dinner, and I came back and started my first iteration of the carrot cake upside-down cake that I’ve been promising everyone. The first attempt was far less difficult than I expected it to be, and the results were much better than I anticipated. My initial idea is to take the Persian-inspired carrot jam that I use in my carrot trifle (linked below) and use that as my “fruit layer” on top of a gorgeous saffron caramel. The cake is a spiced walnut cake that bakes on top of the carrot layer.
For the next round, I think I’ll try a layer of cream cheese baked between the carrot and cake, and if that’s weird, I’ll do a traditional cream cheese frosting on top. Regardless, the carrot jam is absolutely incredible, and as-is, the cake was really, really good. I’m so excited to get it right!
For now, let’s get into some recipes to keep you cooking the rest of the week.
READER FAVES
Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
Thank you, Chloe! So happy this one is on the “must make again” list! We can always use a few extra cheesy meals to have on standby for nights when only comfort food will do!
Lime-Cilantro Shrimp
Thank you both for the wonderful comments! So happy this Lime-Cilantro Shrimp has been such a great addition to your meals!
Shredded Beef with Cheesy Grits
Thank you so much! Polenta with goat cheese is also a perfect accompaniment to the rich shredded beef. So happy you enjoyed it!
Shamrock Shake Tiramisu
Thank you, Izz! It may not be St. Patrick’s Day anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make this Shamrock Shake Tiramisu! And you can always load up on extra Irish Cream!
Irish Carrot Pudding
YUM! Thank you for this comment, Caitlin! The carrot pudding is SUCH a great base for an upside-down cake, and I love the idea of the walnut caramel on top. Absolutely delicious idea!
MORE SPRING RECIPES
Carrot Trifle
I cannot wait to revisit this recipe for Easter! It’s a perfect spring dessert with an orange sponge cake, irresistible carrot jam, and a fluffy whipped cream.
Herby Greens and Beans with Chicken Meatballs
The world is (almost) your oyster when it comes to selecting herbs for these meatballs. I did a mix of parsley, scallions, and dill, but you can choose your own adventure with a blend of your favorite green herbs, or keep it simple with just fresh parsley.
Braised Chicken with Creamy Leeks
An easy, flavorful dinner that is simple enough for a night in and elegant enough to serve at a party.
Lemon-Pepper Shrimp and Broccoli
This lemon-pepper shrimp and broccoli recipe is the easy, flavorful shrimp dinner you need in your regular rotation. It delivers the perfect balance of acidic, spicy, and sweet for a perfect dinner.
Lemon-Basil Mushroom Risotto
This lemon-basil mushroom risotto is a perfect spring side dish. Herby, bright, creamy, and rich, it pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or with baked fish.
Vegan Chickpea Piccata Sauce
Bright, light, and perfect over pasta, this chickpea piccata sauce is a wonderful way to welcome warmer weather.
Saffron Leek Chicken Soup
Rich chicken broth with saffron and leeks, this chicken soup is the perfect midweek pick-me-up.
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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