Farm Fresh

beets, carrots, escarole, fennel, gourmet greens, leeks, potatoes, winter squash

What’s for Dinner?

Boy, did I have fun unpacking my box. Each item I came across, I had to touch it, feel it, show it off to my kids, exclaiming something about its supernatural size, or otherworldly color. And I just kept thinking, this stuff is literally straight from the organic farm (just about) down the road. There’s been no super-sizing to make it impressive in stature; no color enhancements to make its hue stand out; no “special treatment” to make it plump and perfect in the supermarket. How lucky are we to live in a place where produce like this can arrive at our door each week? And set the stage for meals as you like them. This week, I like them pizza & a movie homey, kicked up a notch harissa-ey, and with a bit of magic curry-ey. And then some.

Friday – TV trays, movie, & pizza

roasted red potato pizza with taleggio, roasted leeks & pancetta
green salad with oil & vinegar (Marcella Hazan)

Saturday – wedding soup

escarole, orzo, & meatball soup (Deb Perleman, The Smitten Kitchen)
crusty bread

Sunday  – magical curry

beet and beef curry (Salon)
basmati rice/naan

Monday – burgers & deep fried onion (not at all) rings

roasted delicata squash rings (Culinary Society)
WOW mushroom veggie burgers, Chez Marie

Tuesday – turn on the heat

harissa-roasted root veggies over cous cous (Food and Wine)

Wednesday –  roasted chicken, weeknight style

roasted chicken, apples, & leeks (Real Simple)
simple roasted delicata squash (Chez Pim)

Thursday –  sammie night

chicken, pear butter, and brie panini
escarole salad with dijon vinaigrette (Food and Wine)

More Menu Musings…