Farm Fresh

asparagus, chard, cilantro, kale, leeks, mushrooms, pea shoots, radishes, spinach

What’s for Dinner?

Spring asparagus!  I got a giant bunch in my box, and am so happy.  Look for it highlighted in two, maybe three meals here.  The weather’s been so amazingly warm!  I’ve got to go plant my tomatoes!

Friday –  TV trays, movie, & homemade pizza

shaved asparagus & parmesan pizza (Deb Perlman, Smitten Kitchen)

Saturday – pesto gone crazy + steak(y)

pea shoot pesto pasta (Edible Portland)
grilled asparagus (Simply Recipes)
grilled portabellas (allrecipes.com)

Sunday – queen for a day

breakfast in bed:

tall, vanilla, non-fat, extra-hot latte
strawberry yogurt parfaits
sausage & swiss chard strata (Martha Stewart)

no-fuss dinner:

pasta with brie, mushrooms, and spinach (Real Simple)
shrimp skewers

strawberry shortcake (Simply Recipes)

Monday – curried chard

curried red lentil & swiss chard stew (Bon Appetit)

Tuesday – kale butter?!?

italian sandwiches with kale butter (Ashley Gartland, Dishing Up Oregon)
chips

Wednesday – lime + cilantro = salsa verde

fish tacos with salsa verde & radish salad (Martha Stewart)
black beans

Thursday –  whole bowl

mixed veggie rice bowl

More Menu Musings…