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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Rhubarb-BQ Sauce


Grilled Chicken with Spicy Rhubarb-BQ Sauce

Boneless chicken thighs on grill pan over med-low heat. Cook through then add sauce. 

Panko-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Corn Hash and Buttermilk Dressing


Panko-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Corn Hash and Buttermilk Dressing

Skip roasting the corn to save time. We didn't taste a difference.

Seared Scallops with Snap Peas and Pancetta


Seared Scallops with Snap Peas and Pancetta

Not my absolute favorite but a great way to eat a lot of snap peas.

Salmon Salad on Arugula


Salmon Salad on Arugula

Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp with Rice


Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp with Rice


Tilapia with Olive and Bell Pepper Couscous & Lemon Garlic Asparagus


Tilapia with Olive and Bell Pepper Couscous & Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Sub tilapia for original halibut. Use frozen red bell pepper.

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp and Asparagus

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp and Asparagus
Add 2 T. pesto @ end. Add pine nuts. Serve with a salad & bread.

Rhubarb Muffins

I can't find the exact recipe but there are many similar ones on allrecipes.com which is where it came from in the first place.

Sour Cream Blueberry Bread

Sour Cream Blueberry Bread


Lemon Blueberry Bread

I can't find this recipe online. I'm sure there are many similar ones out there. It's here so I can search for it.

Pineapple Carrot Bread

Pineapple Carrot Bread

Raspberry Cream Muffins

Raspberry Cream Muffins

Strawberry Bread


Strawberry Bread

Fresh strawberries possible; also possible add 1 c. nuts. Original recipe I can't find online anymore called for 1 10 oz. package of strawberries, not two. Also can sub in some applesauce for some of the vegetable oil. 

Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce


Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce

Our family needs two. Add bacon or sausage and fruit.

Salmon Crostini

Sockeye Salmon Crostini

Good use of leftover salmon and a fancy appetizer. Serve with Cheesy Egg Dish/Eggy Cheese Dish.

Salmon and Swiss Chard Quiche

Salmon Swiss Chard Quiche

Sub canned salmon for fresh and skip cooking in milk. Skip bread crumbs. Just realizing now that I always put this in a pie crust but it's not called for in the recipe. Serve with muffins or a mixed greens salad.

Nectarine Strawberry Ice Cream Topping


From Quick Cooking July/August 2008

2 1/2 c. chopped fresh nectarines
1 c. fresh strawberries, quartered
4 1/2 t. sugar
1 T. lime juice

Combine everything; serve over vanilla ice cream.

Summer Vegetable Lasagna

Summer Vegetable Lasagna


From Cook's Illustrated. Serve with bread and a salad if you're truly ambitious; if not, the amount of lasagna and vegetables involved make it more than filling. 

Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Tarragon Sauce

Eggplant Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Tarragon Sauce

Serve with crusty bread and a salad. Or skip the salad and add corn.

About "What We Eat When"

Hi, and welcome to this blog! Honestly, I'm surprised you're here. What We Eat When is an attempt to organize my personal recipe collection, and to make menu-planning a little easier each season. I always think I'll remember what to put together, but...I don't. Thus you'll find links to recipes if and when I have them, few to no photos (because I don't have the time nor the interest to learn food photography) but a lot of ingredient tags. Here's hoping it helps make your dinner more delicious!

August 30, 2014: Panzanella with Corn on the Cob

August 30, 2014: Panzanella with Corn on the Cob

August 30, 2014: Flank Steak with Tomato-Balsamic Sauce

Late summer menu:
Flank Steak with Tomato-Balsamic Sauce, corn on the cob and peach custard pie

Early fall version: same main with mashed potatoes and apple pie

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/flank-steak-tomato-balsamic-50400000129996/