I’m stretching my creative muscles this week, with different dishes that seem somehow celebratory (it is the week of love, after all) and yet simple to put together. It’s a great time to celebrate those you love – I may invite friends and family over to share chai salmon, white pizzas with garlic and arugula, or a hearty beef stew with mushrooms. It doesn’t have to be the weekend to host a dinner party!
| MONDAY |
This brilliant creation is no more than poached eggs on toast, upgraded with soft, spreadable Boursin cheese and quickly wilted spinach. The result – something reminiscent of eggs Benny, without the Hollandaise. It’s sure to become a new go-to dinnertime solution!
Photo credit: Sue of Food Where I Live
| TUESDAY |
Who says Chai is only for tea? The Indian spice mix lends itself well to quickly roasted salmon. If the kids turn up their noses at added spice, roast theirs plain and add Chai for the grown-ups.
Chai Salmon with Lemon Dill Potatoes
Photo credit: Dan of Dan’s Good Side
| WEDNESDAY |
A classic! Rich, savoury stews are perfect for winter, and make tough, flavourful cuts of meat melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve this over mashed potatoes, perhaps with some turnips or parsnips mashed along with.
Photo credit: Family Feedbag
| THURSDAY |
Who says pizza has to have tomato sauce and pepperoni? This version has a triple whammy of cheese – Fontina, mozzarella and goat – along with garlic-infused olive oil and peppery arugula. Yum.
White Pizzas with Garlic & Arugula
Photo credit: Gwendolyn of Patent and the Pantry
| FRIDAY |
Flavourful lamb shanks benefit from a long, slow cooking time – in the oven or slow cooker – to break down tough connective tissues. They’re perfect to toss into the slow cooker while you’re at work, or cook for 2-3 hours once you get home – perfect for those nights when it’s OK to eat later, or if you’re planning a romantic date night after the kids have gone to bed.
This is something really worth serving to my family. Great recipes!