Sunday, April 5, 2020

COVID-19 Cooking Week Three



Week Three

Monday 30 March - Sunday 5 April 2020



Monday

Banana Coconut Mini-Muffin
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Homemade Yogurt and Raspberries
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Over-easy Egg on Last Onion Biscuit
Southwest Seasoned Hash Browns
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Happy hour Dinner: Martinis, Calimari, Lox Spread, Hummus, Chips, Olives

Tuesday

Irish Soda Bread
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Cultural abomination:  Old El Paso Taco meat, Italian Tomato Sauce, Dutch Gouda, and Norweigan Jarlsburg Cheeses, on Indian Naan Bread
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Grilled Porterhouse Steak and Asparagus

Wednesday

Yogurt and Muffins
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Tuna Noodle Casserole (Leftovers)
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Zebra Slice and Bake Cookies (FtF)

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(The End of the) Turkey Meatballs on Naan with Salad

Thursday

Steak and Egg Breakfast Burritos
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Baked Cinnamon Cardamom Buns



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Baked Stuffed Clams (FtF)
Italian Grilled Sausage Sandwiches with Fried Peppers and Onions
Hummus

Friday

C-C Bun
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Open Sandwich on Home Baked Bread with Cherry Tomatoes and Jarlsberg Cheese
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Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chicken and Black Beans (FtF)

Saturday

Grocery Shopping at ShopRite
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Deli Turkey Sandwiches on Onion Rolls
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Beer Batter Fish and Chips

Sunday

Lox and Bagel
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Happy Hour on the Front Balcony
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Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Monday, March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Cooking Week Two



Week Two

Monday 23 March - Sunday 29 March 2020


As this situation is going to be a while, I'll report more completely.

Monday

Biscuit with Homemade Orange Marmalade
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Homemade Yogurt with Fig-Mustard Jam
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Thanksgiving From the Freezer (FtF)
Smoked Turkey Breast
Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Bread Stuffing - Rolls
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Chocolate Cake (FtF) with Brandied Cherries

Tuesday

Banana Poppyseed Pancakes (Batter: FtF)
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Homemade Yogurt with Apricot-Mustard Jam
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Frozen Pizza (Signature Brand 4 Cheese Rising Crust: Bad)
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Grilled Lamb Chops (FtF)
Roasted Herb Potatoes
Caesar Salad

Wednesday

Hot Cross Buns
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Costco Shrimp Wonton Ramen (FtF)
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Banana Coconut Mini Muffins
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Thai Red Curry Cauliflower over Rice

Thursday

Finished the Onion Buttermilk Biscuits with Eggs
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Went to the Shoprite in Hoboken - no disappointing shortages
(on track to spend $400 before Easter to get the free Turkey or Ham)
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Grilled Chicken Mole Burritos with Avocado and Black Beans
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Banana Split

Friday

Poppy Lemon Biscuits
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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Saturday

Irish Soda Bread
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Chicken Mole Sandwiches
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Costco Crabmeat Stuffed Salmon with Leftover Red Curry Cauliflower

Sunday

Pancakes (FtF)
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Old El Paso Taco Kit PLUS Smoked Gouda and Avocado
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Spicy Turkey Meatballs (Leftovers) with Fresh Baked Bread







Sunday, March 22, 2020

COVID-19 Cooking Week One



Week One

Monday 16 March - Sunday 22 March 2020





Just the highlights this week, next week be prepared for a more complete report.
Green Onion and Sour Cream Biscuits
The biscuits were served with Cheese Omelet, Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Ancho Reyes Margaritas 
Assorted Canapés -Guacamole with house-pickled yellow Jalapenos, Jarlsberg Cheese with Sundried Tomatoes, and Light Tuna Salad.  A 2009 Malbec.
Boston Lettuce with Bacon Habanero Jam, Blue Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes.  Jazzed up Light Tuna Salad.
Unpictured from this week:
Corned Beef and Potatoes.
Corned Beef and Swiss Sandwiches.
Roasted Costco Chicken Sandwiches.
Chicken Nachos
BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps



Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Hurley's - a Stagehand's Bar before seeing COMPANY

Dinner before seeing COMPANY

Notes


Just a few stagehands here :)

THE ULTIMATE PUB BURGER Whiskey bbq flavored onions, bacon, cheddar, tomato & lettuce on a toasted bun

COD PO BOY SANDWICH Pickled red Onions & spicy remoulade sauce

Phone ringsdoor chimes, in comes




Sunday, March 8, 2020

Schnipper's 2020

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Happy Birthday Linda G.  We are grabbing a quick bite before we meet you to see Wicked.
Notes


Root Beer Float - some assembly required



SLOPPY FRIES

Sloppy joe, cheddar cheese, house-made cheese sauce.

SLOPPY DOG

With sloppy Joe and cheddar cheese.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Buca di Beppo

Meeting our friend Jenn G. before seeing Dear Evan Hansen 
                 
Notes


SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP   A mixture of Italian cheeses, artichokes & fresh spinach, served with chips.

BRUSCHETTA  Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil & balsamic vinegar, served with parmesan crostini.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella.

BAKED RIGATONI  Spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce tossed & topped with mozzarella, parmesan & ricotta.