Double-Plum Salad with Mozzarella

I made this up to use up some of the lovely mini plums we got in the market. I really liked the flavor combo and it turned out very pretty.

Chicken and String Beans

I improvised this recipe to use up the rest of my stir fry sauce and it turned out quite well.

Taco Kit

Falls into “barely a recipe” category but need to get on the record for the Frederick dinner challenge.

Broiled Monkfish with Saffron and Paprika

I was lucky enough to find monkfish at D.C.’s fish market yesterday. I went for a lobster-ish preparation this time round. We served with wax beans and caprese salad.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This technique is from the Food Lab cookbook.

Beet Hummus

I’m not Ms. Beet, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe (though it makes a TON). And making beets in the Instant Pot is quite easy.

Peach Shortbread

Another day, another Smitten bar.

Asparagus Beef

Terrific basic stir fry recipe from Nom Nom that was easy to put on the table.

Stir Fry Sauce

Another Nom Nom recipe that has been on my list for awhile. Finally made it and have now used it twice: to make her asparagus beef (recipe to follow) and to make a basic chicken broccoli stir fry this evening.

Salmon on a Plank

I discovered cedar planks from god knows when (my prediction? 2008 or so) when we cleaned out our basement, so I put one to use making salmon last night. Adds a nice smokiness, I will say.