“Eating is so intimate. It's very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you're inviting a person into your life.” - Maya Angelou
I’m often asked what meals I cook in a week, and to be truthfully honest it varies. There are some weeks where I cook my normal dishes - staples meals that are super quick to whip up on whim. Then, there are other times where I love experimenting with new flavors and trying different things. The kitchen is such a cool place to be, and it’s so much fun breaking out of my normal routine to create a delicious meal.
Normally, each week I set out a menu of what what is on the docket, and it really helps us stick to a meal plan. Also, setting a weekly is vital to not overspending or wasting a bunch of food! I love switching up the weekly menu, and having some diverse dishes - it makes mealtime really enjoyable.
Today, I am sharing a few dishes that I’ve cooked in the past few weeks. This post is accompanied by the perfect kitchen playlist, full of some of my favorite food related throwbacks. Enjoy!
Crispy fried oyster sandwich with arugula and an old bay aioli on a potato roll
Coffee dry rubbed duck with a cherry port wine sauce on a bed of basmati rice
Portobello mushroom fries with a grated parmesan cheese garnish, with a jalapeño garlic aioli
Chicken Milanese with arugula, avocado, tomato, basil, oregano, and a generous topping of freshly grated parmesan cheese
Smoked salmon sandwich with arugula and homemade lemon dill dressing on a potato roll, paired with an arugula and avocado salad
Homemade sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme sourdough croutons - perfect for tossing onto a salad
Pecan encrusted thyme and rosemary chicken tenders, paired with waffles, and accompanied by a homemade chili maple syrup
XO, Analise