Chicken and Sweet Potatoes in Turmeric, Coconut Milk

Since the best way to travel right now is by daydreaming, we are attempting to capture and experience other cultures as much as possible through food; curry is always at top of the list.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Meat, Bowl, SoupStaci JanikDecember 11, 2020chicken thighs, ginger, turmeric, coriander, garlic, shallot, habanero, sweet potato, fish sauce, coconut milk, lime Comment

Ricotta Gnocchi and Filet Mignon with Brown Butter and Mushrooms

We are trying to get back into making homemade pasta again since we dropped off a little after the summer ended so Lee decided to try a Gnocchi recipe.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Meat, Pasta, SaucesStaci JanikDecember 8, 2020filet mignon, gnocchi, brown butter, sage, parsley, flour, ricotta, pastaComment

Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw and Red Onion

A chicken sandwich is something I usually crave when I want fast food and I mostly believe whatever I could make at home could never compare.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, SandwichStaci JanikNovember 20, 2020chicken, pickles, brine, coleslaw, red onion, brioche bunComment

Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Halloumi

A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel that you can cook and add to salads, soups, bread, and other recipes.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, RoastedStaci JanikNovember 10, 2020halloumi, wheat berry, salad, butternut squash, roastedComment

Turmeric and Coconut Broth with Rice and Chickpeas

We made this soup as an antidote to the upcoming election and the tea-based broth is soothing and therapeutic.

Dinner, Fall, Soup, Quick, LunchStaci JanikNovember 9, 2020shallots, garlic, basmati, cilantro, broth, ginger, turmeric, soup, lime, chili sauceComment

Steak Salad with Quick-Pickled Shallots, Radish, and Homemade Croutons

This is another recipe dedicated to my mom and all the delicious salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, QuickStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020herbs, steak, shallot, green goddess, manchego, quick-pickled, romaine hearts, croutons, oregano, red wine vinegar, radishComment

Baked Lemon and Thyme Chicken with Herbed White Beans

Apparently, we like eating chicken these days. I think we’re on a chicken kick because we really like the baking dish method.

Dinner, Meat, Fall, LunchStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020chicken, herbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, cannellini beans, olives, thyme, lemons, garlic, beans, chivesComment

Chicken over Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

This one is dedicated to my mom and all the salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Roasted Plum Chicken with Saffron Jeweled Rice

The farmer’s market here has a large variety of stone fruits right now and Lee found Sweet Italian plums, a European type of prune plum.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikSeptember 29, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Cannellini Bean Soup with Sage and Parmesan

We’ve had this on our list of soups to make for a while. This past Sunday, The New York Times featured this recipe in their “At Home” section, but their version calls for a slow cooker.

Dinner, Fall, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 24, 2020carrot, herbs, soup, fall, garlic, sage, salt pork, parmesan cheese, cannellini beans, onionComment

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.

Lunch, Dinner, Fall, Vegetarian, Roasted, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 20, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, carrot, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflowerComment