Recipes for the week
Reader faves + archive recipes 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have a few reader faves and recipes from the archives to inspire your menus for the week.
Weekend Update
Friday was my last day at my new job, and this was the pic I took as soon as I signed off for the day after three years in my role. I’m still decompressing and unwinding after a very stressful final week. On Friday, we celebrated with a dinner out at a nicer restaurant in Baltimore, Costiera. It was definitely a Jekyll and Hyde experience. I was blown away by the crudo and Caesar salad appetizers, and the foccacia was divine! The next two courses…not so much. Oh well, they can’t all be winners! I really enjoy the dessert of an apple tiramisu.
I baked a bit as well. I tried a new apple upside-down cake with a spiced walnut caramel, which was so good, but it needs a little work. I also tested a cranberry orange upside-down cake, which was a disaster, but I know I can save her! I can’t wait to perfect that cake in time for Thanksgiving.
For now, I have a few reader faves and comfort meals from the archives to inspire your meal plans for the week.
READER FAVES
Beef and Fennel Pasta
Thank you so much, Christy! Radiatori is such a great pasta shape for this sauce…yum! And I’m so happy you were able to convert your friend into a fennel fan with this dish!!
Chicken with Creamy Pastina
Thank you so much, Heidi! That’s always the curse of a delicious meal, but that just means you’ll need to make it again!😜
Raspberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Upside-Down Cake
This comment came from a reader on Instagram, and I’m so happy it was a hit! The cake is irresistible enough on its own, but the syrupy sweet raspberries really take it over the top.
ARCHIVE FAVES
Apple Beef Stew
As the temperatures continue to drop, this lightly sweet, ultra-savory apple beef stew will be on repeat for me.
Easy Mushroom-Barley Stew
This easy mushroom-barley stew will satisfy all those cozy, cold-weather cravings for comfort food.
Chicken with Stewed Sweet Peppers
Crispy chicken thighs team up with a deeply flavorful stewed sweet pepper sauce for a comforting dinner recipe you’ll want on repeat.
Spicy Vegetable Soup
Most searched recipe this week! This spicy vegetable soup is such an easy, vegetarian soup recipe that is simple to prepare but doesn’t go light on flavor or comfort!
Chicken Soup with Farro and Leeks
This chicken soup with farro and leeks is a comforting, rich chicken soup that’s perfect for a chilly day.
Pumpkin Lentil Curry with Chickpeas
This pumpkin lentil curry with chickpeas is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage
These pork chops with braised red cabbage will be your new favorite bone-in pork chop recipe. They’re paired with a gorgeous sweet, spicy golden beet relish and quick braised red cabbage.
Meatball Soup with Pasta
This meatball soup with pasta recipe is extra comforting and perfect for a chilly night. Juicy chicken meatballs pair well with an easy-as-anything tomato sauce.
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead 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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