Daring Lasagne

The March 2009 challenge is hosted by Mary of Beans and Caviar, Melinda of Melbourne Larder and Enza of Io Da Grande. They have chosen Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna from The Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper as the challenge.

Edited to add: Sorry – I was having trouble posting last night and finally got the picture to go up, so I left it at that.

Graham and I had a great time making the lasagne. For the time and effort we put in, we were really hoping it would taste great. And it did! Next time we would use frozen spinach for the pasta because I think the flavour would be better. Other than that… an excellent Sunday night dinner!

saturday sunshine

for the love of cream

 

I felt like fish on Tuesday night. After our run, sweaty and gross, we stopped into Loblaws and picked up some halibut on sale. Even though it was the cheapest fish at the seafood counter, at about $6, it’s a more “expensive” meal, considering that doesn’t make leftovers. But, I digress.

We decided to bake the fish, then top with a sauce. Now, sauce means cream sauce if Graham’s in the kitchen. I’m more of a non-cream user. I don’t think you really need it. To me, cream is a crutch. To Graham, it’s the only kind of sauce to make. He started out with a chopped tomato, capers and caper juice, with herbs in the frying pan, just warming. I got the fish on tin foil, in the oven, the potatoes boiling (Graham) and the frozen roll warming (me). Then, the sour cream made an appearance. Before I could object… into the pan it went. I teased Graham that his favourite colour is salmon pink… the colour that everything turns when cream is added. I don’t know his exact words, but it went something like this: you’ll love it when you eat it.

I ate my words, once again.

Graham’s back!

Now that we are together again during the week, we are having great dinners!

This was an asparagus, sausage and gnocci recipe from Rachael Ray’s cookbook. It was supposed to be broccoli rabe, but asparagus was on sale and looked really good!

It was super-tasty and such a nice weeknight meal!

I also baked these scones Monday night.

Sorry for the crummy photo. Or, should that be crumb-y… !! These scones are excellent – the flavour is subtle, but that could be because I forgot the topping – more maple syrup and oats. I’ve been enjoying one for dessert the past few nights.

Thanks for sticking with me, loyal readers. I think blogging will be easier now that we are having proper weeknight meals. Who wanted to see my eggs, sandwiches, french toast 5 nights a week? Well, I think with meals like the one above, this should bring the interest and excitement back to Hare and Tortoise!

Sarah

Photo-less Weekend

Graham’s in Ottawa visiting his friends and took my camera. No photos from me this weekend! I’ve got a long to-do list, including visiting my sister, groceries, run, emails, Crate & Barrel, laundry. So far? Have had waffles for breakfast, watched an episode of CSI, mopped the kitchen floor and cleaned up, swept the living room & dining room and cleaned the bathroom. Now, I’m caught up on Reader.

Have a great weekend!

My own pad thai!

Are you there, readers? It’s me, Sarah.

I’m back! We had a great weekend and while I was lazy in the kitchen last night, I kicked up the heat tonight. Literally.

I got the recipe here. I have many of Kevin’s recipes bookmarked – as I’ve said before, they’re easy but so tasty.

The one thing I discovered tonight? I hate cilantro. But other than that… A-1 recipe! There’s even a small serving left for lunch tomorrow!

Night all See you soon, I promise!

Blogging Update

Hi all,

Wanted to post quickly this morning. I’ve decided that posting daily has become too much for me. I don’t find that my weeknight dinners have been interesting lately and I’m not sure this is an engaging style for my (very) few readers. I haven’t been posting daily lately and this is why.

Instead, I’m going to aim to post three times a week – recipes that I’ve found online, ones I’ve made up, baking successes, running (of course). And we’ll see how that goes. 

Thank you and see you for my next post!

Times they are a-changin’ (again)

Big news ’round here: Graham’s coming home. Unfortunately, recession + automotive industry = bad times right now. We will figure it out. You’ll start seeing better weeknight meals now… less sandwiches and french toast!

See you later!

3 Excellent Kitchen Adventures

This morning wasn’t really an adventure, per se, but certainly a tasty meal!

I decided to make crepes for breakfast. Such a great way to start a Sunday!

Times four or five, plus fruit salad and coffee. YUM!

Dinner was a recipe that I found on Closet Cooking. Kevin’s recipes are always fairly straightforward and Graham and I have been wanting to try different things.

Chicken and Cashew Curry

We didn’t have white rice, so we used gnocci instead… not very authentic, but we made do! Next time, I would use less water to make the sauce a little thicker. It was spicy, but good spicy… I needed my water glass!

Then, after dinner, I made Irish Soda Scuffins. I love Sarah’s food posts, but also her photos of California. I’d love to spend more time in her area.

I’m a big fan of scones and tea biscuits – thanks Sarah!

Hope you had a very nice Sunday and enjoy the rest of the evening. Night!

Where have I been lately?

Friday – 9k run with Graham (outside!!), dinner at home with a bottle of wine

Saturday – Missisauga all day – Graham at the dentist, picking up repaired glasses, dim sum, Costco, visit with my mum, dinner at Graham’s sister’s, babysitting her 9 month old

Sunday – currently making crepes

See you later today, I promise!