It occurred to me that when I don't post new recipes, you might be wondering what we're eating. Or maybe not. But anyhow, I thought I would mention a few recipes from the archives that are in regular rotation Chez Verbatim. Here, in no particular order, are the Top Ten main dishes that the whole family enjoys together (woo-hoo!):
Balsamic Marinated Steak (The kids have this almost every week, while Andy and I still prefer unadorned bone-in rib-eyes. But then I eat the kids' leftovers for lunch the next day. Yum.)
Baby-Back Ribs (You must serve cornbread and coleslaw alongside. You must.)
Pseudo-Paella (Or, How to get your kids to request chicken, shrimp, and asparagus.)Arroz Con Pollo (The best version I've ever had.)
Spaghetti Frittata with Sausage and Tomato (Also good cold the next day, if there's anything left over. Doubtful.)
Chicken 101 (Sort of like a homemade version of Shake 'n' Bake. An old stand-by.)
Oven-Fried Chicken (So. Damn. Good. We had this tonight, which is what made me think of reminding you about it and other old favorites.)
Baked Ziti with Spinach and Tomatoes (This is by far one of our favorites—the kids are always requesting "the one with the crispy noodles on top.")
Carnitas (Deceptively easy and so-o-o-o yummy.)
Chicken Parmigiana (Scroll down past the Bulgogi recipe—which reminds me, I haven't made that in a while!—to the bare-bones recipe. This is now one of the kids' favorites.)
So ... what are you making for dinner tonight?
Can I make reservations for a table for four at 6 PM??? LOL.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 06, 2010 at 08:23 AM
I'm making this: http://www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2009/01/melissa-clarks-roasted-broccoli-with-shrimp.html.
Don't know if your kids will eat it, but you and the hubby should try it. You look at it and you think it's no big deal, but then you try it and you want to eat about 47 pounds of it.
Posted by: Kerri | January 06, 2010 at 09:47 AM
I had leftover roast chicken, sweet potato and wild mushroom gratin, and shredded brussell sprouts with pine nuts and garlic.
But you mention eating the leftover steak for lunch ... what do you put in the kids' lunch boxes? Could you feature some lunch box ideas?
Posted by: Laura | January 06, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Don't laugh, but tonight we happened to have your recipe for stir-fry steak with pea pods & cashews in hoisin (added some water chestnuts)-- my second verbatim recipe this week! It's a big hit in our house.
Posted by: Sandy | January 06, 2010 at 09:12 PM
Planning on cooking your ribs this weekend. Hubs doesn't like corn bread, though. (Who in the WORLD doesn't like corn bread? Gah!)
Posted by: Tonya | January 06, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Re lunch boxes: I learned some time ago that my kids don't necessarily need an "entree," so I usually pack a variety of foods (some or all of these): a chunk of cheese, some crackers, a box of raisins, a bag of goldfish, a clementine, a yogurt cup, a mini bagel with peanut butter or cream cheese, a few baby carrots, a bag of dry cereal, etc. Only occasionally do I pack an actual turkey wrap or other "main course." Then again, my kids also frequently buy school lunch, be it pizza or "Breakfast for Lunch" (yogurt, cereal, string cheese, apple).
Posted by: Karen | January 10, 2010 at 08:48 PM