Monday
Egyptian edamame stew (recipe in the comments)
Whole wheat cous cous
Greek yogurt
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This is a highly unusual dinner. I expect that is because we don't often eat Egyptian food, though this isn't quite authentic. The flavors blend very well and become a slight twist on your standard middle eastern flavor. We have added a few seasonings and the raisins, making this even less authentic I expect, but the result is very satisfying. The original recipe called for cilantro or mint and we have always used cilantro in the past. We tried it with mint this time and find ourselves solidly back in the cilantro camp (reflected in the attached recipe). It was good, but not as excellent, nor as unusual, with the mint.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, zucchini, garlic, cilantro
Time: 30 minutes
Make ahead: Absolutely, just make the cous cous last minute.
Reaction
J: "Apparently, Egyptians eat very well!"
M: "Still good, but better with cilantro."
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Wednesday
Edamame lo mein (recipe in the comments)
Blood orange salad
Hot tea
Sliced pears with cinnamon and sugar
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M and I seem to have an overall soy quest. Regular readers know how much we seek out tofu, but we're also looking for recipes with edamame. We don't have many yet, but this one is excellent. The lo mein is flavorful and not at all greasy (as you so often find it in restaurants). The sauce is a bit sweet and sour at the same time, but not cloyingly so. Also, the edamame seems like a natural addition to the noodles and the bite of the soy beans is welcome in the dish. Often edamame seems sprinkled into a recipe, purely to add edamame, as opposed to because it makes sense to have it as an ingredient. We're not fans of those recipes. I love this with fresh fruit and blood oranges are at their peak right now. If you haven't tried them, they're very tasty, but mostly VERY beautiful. They lift you right out of winter doldrums and make you think of tropical destinations.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Carrot, red pepper, blood oranges, pears
Time: 30 minutes
Make ahead: I would make this one last minute.
Reaction
J: "Tangy, mmmm."
M: "Got soy?"
Edamame lo mein (recipe in the comments)
Blood orange salad
Hot tea
Sliced pears with cinnamon and sugar
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M and I seem to have an overall soy quest. Regular readers know how much we seek out tofu, but we're also looking for recipes with edamame. We don't have many yet, but this one is excellent. The lo mein is flavorful and not at all greasy (as you so often find it in restaurants). The sauce is a bit sweet and sour at the same time, but not cloyingly so. Also, the edamame seems like a natural addition to the noodles and the bite of the soy beans is welcome in the dish. Often edamame seems sprinkled into a recipe, purely to add edamame, as opposed to because it makes sense to have it as an ingredient. We're not fans of those recipes. I love this with fresh fruit and blood oranges are at their peak right now. If you haven't tried them, they're very tasty, but mostly VERY beautiful. They lift you right out of winter doldrums and make you think of tropical destinations.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Carrot, red pepper, blood oranges, pears
Time: 30 minutes
Make ahead: I would make this one last minute.
Reaction
J: "Tangy, mmmm."
M: "Got soy?"
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