Recipes for the Week
Reader faves + summer ideas 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have reader faves and a few more ideas to inspire your meals for the week.
Weekend Update
This weekend, I went to DC to have lunch with a friend at Union Market, and then I really just puttered around. I think the muggy weather has me wanting to just sit inside and not do anything!
Despite that, I did make some really delicious food this weekend. On Friday, I roasted chicken leg quarters in a mixture of chile de arbol, ancho chile powder, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and salt and served them with a taco salad and spiced, air-fried potatoes that I drenched in lime juice afterward. Paired with my usual Friday margarita, it was divine!
Yesterday, I did another reverse-seared sirloin steak (also what seems to be a weekly occurrence). Since I had just had a taco salad the night before, I decided to skip the steak taco salad. Instead, I seasoned it with Montreal Steak Seasoning and served it with mashed red potatoes and sautéed vegetables. It was excellent! I use a little bit of the original Montreal Steak Seasoning with a bit of their spicy version for just a tiny kick. Absolutely loved it!
For dessert, I made the cake above! My inspiration? The banana split! I did a chocolate caramel layer, bananas, and a strawberry cake. It was wonderful, and I can’t wait to share the recipe soon!
Tonight, I’m revisiting the Punjabi masala roasted chicken I wrote about in Friday Faves, so I can finally get that recipe on the site as well as my corn and zucchini salad.
For now, let’s get into some reader faves and more summer ideas to keep you cooking this week.
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READER FAVES
Pineapple Ritz Cracker Upside-Down Cake
Thank you, Aspen! This is so great to hear; thrilled you love it! It’s such a great summer cake!
Basil-Parmesan Turkey Meatballs with Stewed Tomatoes and Rice
Thank you for rating the recipe! These meatballs with rice and tomatoes are a hearty, filling, perfect dinner.
Shrimp with Creamy Peas
Thank you so much, Harper! It’s the best feeling when we can wow our friends and family with a great meal! So happy you love this one.
MORE IDEAS
Dill-Panko Crusted Pork Chops
These crisp, crunchy dill and panko-crusted pork chops taste even better with zippy, mustardy potato salad.
Summer Quinoa Salad
Filled with summer tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and lots of fresh herbs, this summer quinoa salad is perfect for a hot day.
Chickpeas and Grits
Savory, smoky chickpeas with cheesy, creamy grits. A perfect vegetarian dinner option for the week!
Hot Honey Potatoes and Arugula
Hot honey potatoes and arugula are spicy and zingy, with just enough sweetness to complement the flavors of this easy side dish.
Baked Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
A simple, spicy baked chicken dish with mushrooms and tomatoes is perfect paired with pasta, rice, risotto, or roasted vegetables.
White Peach Lemon-Ricotta Tart
A simple end-of-summer white peach lemon-ricotta tart is a perfect little sweet treat to round out the season.
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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