SUN: Fried Chicken Sandwiches (probably my signature dish at this point) with cabbage-cilantro slaw and spicy mayo
MON: Suya-spiced Pork Tenderloin with seasoned rice and spinach
TUE: Leftovers or something from the freezer
WED: Something with tofu, unsure of specifics
THU: Kung Pao Chicken (husband's signature dish at this point)
FRI: Takeout
SAT: I just took a hand rolled pasta class and want to practice some more - gonna try agnolotti!
Also on the salad topic, last week's grinder dense bean salad was fantastic. Going to make a miso-sesame one this week.
I went with the grinder one this week too! SO good.
Oh dang, barley sounds like a great call! I bet farro would work well too.
They were delicious, thank you! And the orzo paired very nicely :)
SUN: Keeping it simple with Jamaican beef patties that I made a few weeks back and froze for lazy days just like this one
MON: Chicken Piccata Meatballs (recipe swiped from one of these posts a few weeks back) with orzo
TUE: Gnocchi in a sauce made from herbed goat cheese, tomato paste, and cream
WED: Marinated eggs with noodles or rice
THU: Vodka ravioli
FRI: Takeout
I'm also planning on making one of those dense bean salads that I've been seeing all over IG lately, will eat that for lunches and maybe pair it with one of the week's dinners too.
I was you 15 years ago! I waited a few months to actually break up and I in hindsight, I wish I hadn't dragged it out. It was hard, but I felt immediate relief once I went through with it. After lots of time, space, and reflection, I realized that our relationship was pretty fundamentally unhealthy, and neither of us were our best selves when we were together. Sending you hugs and strength.
SUN: Happy Mother's Day! I'm not a mom, and our moms are across the country, so no celebratory meals today. We're going to the movies and will probably eat there, but before we go out I plan on making Jamaican Beef Patties and freezing them for quick dinners in the future.
MON: Esquites-style Poblano Pasta Salad
TUE: Mochiko Fried Chicken with gochujang ranch
WED: Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce
THU: Cheese Tortellini, exact sauce preparation TBD
FRI: takeout
Yum, I'm also gonna steal the recipe for the future!
Those slow cooker tacos are so tasty! Enjoy :)
My husband and I are in that could-be-getting-sick-or-could-be-allergies limbo at the moment, so I'm leaning into comfort meals this week (and have some frozen/easy stuff on hand just in case)
SUN: Riffing on my usual potato soup by adding chorizo instead of bacon (I'd totally forgotten it was Cinco de Mayo but hey, it works)
MON: Ravioli with a goat cheese cream sauce
TUE & WED: Assuming we're NOT actually sick, I'll be going on a short work trip. So, expensed airport dinners for me!
THU: Yogurt-marinated chicken thighs (will figure out details later)
FRI: Takeout
SUN: Pasta with roasted tomatoes and carrot top pesto
MON: Zucchini & carrot fritters with a garlicky sour cream sauce instead of the yogurt mint one in the recipe
TUE: Something with Mexican chorizo, not sure yet
WED: Potato latkes topped with smoked salmon
THU: Chicken schnitzel & green salad
FRI: takeout
SUN: Spicy Vodka Risotto
MON: Cheesy Green Chile Bean Bake (adding some chorizo and spinach to this)
TUE: An in-office day so not planning on cooking... probably something from the freezer
WED: Miso Salmon
THU: Having neighbors over for dinner and planning on making Chicken Leek and Rice Soup with salad and biscuits
FRI: takeout
SAT: Impossible burgers
I too am going to make the coconut bread today, assuming I can find flaked coconut at my local market :)
I took a 7 week leave of absence late last year due to severe burnout. Prior to my leave I was in therapy and had been open with my manager that I was burning out, but things got rapidly worse and it culminated in a series of panic attacks that left me unable to function. I definitely don't recommend letting it get to that point if you can help it!
In my case, my primary care physician was the one who prescribed me meds and filled out my FMLA/disability paperwork. From my understanding, the approval process for mental health leave can be quicker/smoother if your PCP is the one handling the documentation rather than a therapist or psychologist, but it's by no means required.
I'm so happy I took the time for myself and wish I'd done it sooner. But that said, my burnout isn't cured yet and I'm still actively healing. My manager and team know this and I've made big changes to my workload and responsibilities in order to keep things more sustainable moving forward.
I wish you luck and am sending healing vibes your way!
Ah, I may have stolen it from your link last week! I appreciate the feedback and tips - I'm definitely not set on making it as written (and have never tried it before) so I'll seek out some alt recipes and methods and adapt it to suit :)
MON: Salmon... Unsure of the details for now
TUE: Going to a show with friends so either dinner out or something quick and easy at home
WED: Stuffed Acorn Squash
THU: Tortellini Soup
FRI: Spicy Garlic Noodles with tofu instead of shiitake
SAT: Dinner out to celebrate 15 years with my husband 😍👵
Gonna add it to an upcoming meal plan for sure!
Those wontons look so gooooood! Love Pinch of Yum.
Ugh, same thing happened to me years ago, also in the Castro. Was waiting for my Lyft and a car pulled up with the driver looking at me expectantly. Definitely not my Lyft driver though - different race, wrong car make/model/color/plate number. Figuring it was an honest mistake, I smiled politely and shook my head. He nodded at me. I shook my head at him again. He nodded at me, more insistently this time. Finally I flashed my phone at him and loudly told him "You are NOT my driver." He looked annoyed and sped away. It was only hours later that it sunk in how dangerous a situation that could have been for me. ALWAYS check against your app when you order a ride share, no matter what.
I'm attending a Christmas Eve celebration and bringing brownies, and Christmas Day is just going to be pajamas and snacks with some friends, so no big cooking plans this year. I'll make a nice feast for new years instead.
Which brings me to my big request for this week: anyone have a go-to roast chicken recipe? For years I lived in an apartment with a tiny oven that couldn't fit my roasting pan, and I finally have a nice big oven. I wanna roast a chicken but don't want to disappoint myself! :)
Ugh it sucks, doesn't it?! I felt SO guilty taking an extra week, but it was 100% the right move. I hope your recovery is going well! Keep resting! ❤️
I have a few different recipes/methods that I rotate between, but here's tonight's rough plan:
-I start with 1.5-2lbs chicken. This usually gives me enough for four sandwiches. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, put em in a bowl with buttermilk and let them hang out in the fridge for a few hours.
-Take the chicken out of the buttermilk and discard it. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then dredge in (in this order):
-Fry in canola or peanut oil. I like to shallow fry in a stainless steel pan at medium to medium-high heat. Usually takes 8-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. Once done, drain on a rack or paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with some more salt.
-Serve on toasted burger buns with slaw and sauce.
Tonight's slaw is a mixture of sliced green cabbage, green onion, cilantro, diced red onion, dressed with rice wine vinegar, a splash of soy sauce, a drizzle of avocado oil, a pinch of sugar, the juice of half a lime, and a tiny squeeze of kewpie mayo. Sorry I don't have exact measurements for this - I went with my heart.
Spicy mayo is 1/2 cup mayo, 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha, and a tiny squeeze of lime.
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