I had a fabulous time frolicking in Minnesota with my lovely college pals, Veronika and Ali.
This, of course, delayed my normal weekend routines. One of which, is one of my favorite past times: meal planning. Nerd alert!
I came home to discover The Hubs had taken it upon himself to create this week’s meal plan. Thanks Hubs!
Sunday: grilled chicken ceasar salad
Monday: Insane in the membrane [turkey] burgers + kale chips
Tuesday: pasta (see below)
Wednesday: French Dips (a la crockpot, recipe forthcoming)
Thursday: South Perry Pizza & a trip to the South Perry Farmer’s Market opening day!
Friday: Leftover french dips
Saturday: wild card – help me choose! What is your favorite weekend recipe?
And back to that pasta…I’ve had this bad boy* in the pantry for a few months.
And aside from making cilantro pesto, I didn’t have a clue what to do with it. I decided to whip up a Veronika inspired (i.e. cook pasta with wine) dish. Sadly, it was a big flop, or rather a big sticky mess. I think I needed more olive oil, or more wine, or both? I’m not really sure, but a quick glance at Pappardelle’s website hinted at where I had gone wrong: no cream! The sauce I made is very, very similar to this recipe off their website. I don’t have any heavy cream in the fridge, but I think I may make this sauce in the future.
The process and aftermath, however, were rather pretty. So I’ll leave you with a few pasta pictures to get your mouth watering.
Garlic
Cilantro
Yes, the pasta really is this yellow.
*Pappardelle’s can be found in Spokane at The French Quarter, which is not listed in their locations section.
What is your favorite weekend meal? What should I cook for my wild card Saturday (carb heavy, due to 1/2 Marathon training)?
Oh I’ve been craving Perry pizza so bad lately! My favorite is their prosciutto with arugula (though my husband prefers the sopresatta salami). Enjoy!
Oh! And if you saved room for dessert, split a baked-to-order brownie sundae. You can thank me later
I haven’t been since we moved off the hill. I think they are better than they used to be
I got the Rosas and was in love!
For some reason I like sandwiches on weekends… Seared pork tortas are delicious- I add extra jalapeno and broil the bread with the cheese on one half and the bean/salsa mixture on the other half.
Recipe:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/seared-pork-tortas-10000002001870/
Mmmm thanks for the recipe.
That pasta looks so simple and delicious. I love it.
Hm, did you like the actual pasta itself?! I’ve bought flavored/veggie pastas before and they’re so yummy! I do like the color at least, and yes, the pictures look great
Yes! The lemon flavor was subtle, but very yummy
Weekends mean I can spend time chopping lots of vegetables. [Call me crazy, but I find this to be very catharctic.] So my favorite weekend meals are either big pots of stew or curry-like dishes…or big chopped salads. Or pizza with lots of chopped vegetables.
The key is…anything that normally takes a lot of time.
OK. Now that I think about it, I was kind of lying, because the weekend is usually the only time I go out to eat…so I really like meals NOT made by me on the weekends.
Lol, yeah I like to save eating out for the weekends too so I’m not rushing the “experience.”
Funny story-Found you from Peas & Crayons because I’m in MN too! And I saw some of your photos and guess what?! I go to school with your friend Veronika’s sister Nicole! Small world
great blog!
Oh wow, small world. Haha. So are you getting your doctorate in nursing too?
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