Just a reminder that L. is off on Saturday for 3 weeks away so the content of this blog may suffer...It has been so long since I cooked only for myself that I really have no idea what I will come up with. The last time I cooked for one was when I was in my mid thirties and, quite frankly, I dined out so much in those days that dinner was either the contents of an aluminum foil swan, a pot of yogurt or a bodega salad bar medley. Stay tuned for how the home cooking situation evolves over August but, in the meantime, hope you enjoy this week. I am particularly interested in how the carrot ketchup will turn out.
Sunday [ Pantry + Freezer Meal]
Avocado and Purslane Salad with Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Quinoa Pilaf
Monday [Wildcard]
Out
Tuesday [Pasta]
Green Salad
Wednesday [Usually L.'s choice but, yet again and purely coincidentally on the third Wednesday in a row, guests for dinner]
Miso Eggplant Dip (an homage to Nasu No Dengaku) with Bagel Chips
Pan-Seared Brined Pork Loin Chops with Bourbon Cream Gravy
Baked and Buttered Fingerling Yams
Steamed Pencil Asparagus with Grilled Garlic Scapes
Thursday [Fish]
Out
Friday [Vegetarian]
Out
Saturday ["Picnic" Dinner]
Cold Sesame Noodles Sprinkled with Vegetables and Empty Nest Syndrome