Who doesn't love a good take-out menu? We won't be eating restaurant take-out this week, we'll be making it at home! I am continuing my efforts at cleaning out our pantry as our move approaches. These recipes combine lots of pantry staples and fresh produce to make delicious take-out taste healthy and at home.
Day One
Our favorite Bourbon chicken with basmati rice
One of our favorites! I switch up the veggies depending on what looks good at the grocery store.
This week it will be snow peas and red peppers.
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Day Two
Split Pea Risotto from Fake Ginger
with green salad and strawberries
A new recipe that I can't wait to try.
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| Photo and recipe from Fake Ginger |
Day Three
Veggie fried rice from Southern Living Magazine
with peaches and homemade tortillas
Another family favorite!
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| Photo and recipe from MyRecipes.com |
Day Four
Mongolian shrimp from Food.com
with basmati rice and Sichuan green beans from Sunset Magazine
As the picture suggests, I usually make this recipe with beef, but this week I am going to try shrimp.
I only use a few tablespoons of oil and saute the meat and beans rather than frying them in a pot of oil as the recipe suggests. It turns out great every time.
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| Photo by T, Recipes from Food.com and MyRecipes.com |
Day Five
Tortellini with pesto,
peas, watermelon, and homemade bread
This quick and easy meal will be my end-of-the-week saving grace. I sometimes dilute the pesto into more of a sauce with a few tablespoons of pasta water. The kids love it. Store bought pesto works great, but homemade is also easy and fun now that basil is abundant!
Blessings on your kitchen!
1 comment:
love homemade pesto! unfortunately, our garden {for some reason} isn't suitable for basil this year... our seeds never came up and our transplanted herb plant is dying :( Too wet, I'm sure.
Your menu looks lovely. And it must feel good to keep making progress in the pantry!
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