Beef and Potato Curry

I only made this once a long, long time ago and I wasn't really impressed with it and I haven't thought about making again until now...  I'm not sure what it is, but I've been on a curry hunger lately.  Saw this and thought I'd check it out, making some edits to my liking.  I bookmarked the recipe for the whole wheat chapatis that was a serving suggestion with this dish.  However, I just cheated today and my son picked up some store-bought garlic naan.

Chinese Hotdish

On Food Network Canada television, I recently found her (Molly Yeh) show, and I adore her.  I don't usually like the women on that channel, so that's saying something. 😏 .  I started following her on Social Media and made this recipe, sort of...and I laughed out loud while reading it when she said "Chinese Hotdish" was her stripper name.  I don't really like to cook Friday nights, but this was super easy though I did add some extra prep time, but hey, I did it!  It was in the oven in about a half hour.

Savoy Cabbage Rolls with Ground Turkey and Wild Rice Blend

I had such a disaster making cabbage rolls the last time I did it, I swore I would never do them again, or only make "unstuffed cabbage rolls".   It's not what you'd consider a swift weeknight dinner either.  I thought I'd give Savoy cabbage a try this time and see what happened...this recipe inspired me tonight though I did my own thing.  What I used:

Tomato, Bell Pepper and Squash Gratin

A few Saturday's ago when I walked home from the Farmer's Market, I encountered my neighbor who was on her way there.  We talked about the tomato season ending soon and I remarked about not wanting to go to back to eating "hot house" tomatoes.  She told me she bought 60 lbs of tomatoes and froze them.  She said it doesn't help with fresh eating, but helps through winter meals.  She said she only eats locally grown tomatoes when in season.  Then she mentioned this dish.  I don't know if it's with fresh or frozen or if she uses summer or winter squash, but this went on my "to-do" list.  I asked her for her recipe, and I did my own spin on it.  Of course, tomato season is over for me at this time now.   😢

Thanksgiving Turducken & Sides

I've always wanted to make one and this was a total splurge this year ($215 for the turducken).  I bought it from a local butcher, pre-ordered.  Their description: "Our Free Range Package consists of a free range, hormone free turkey from Skye Hi Farms in the Fraser Valley, a free range duck and a Maple Hills hormone free chicken. The combined weight is around 13 to 15 lbs".  I also bought the three add-ons for $5 each.

Chef Jet Tila's Classic Lo Mein Noodles

I buy my cookbooks electronically now.  They're cheaper and as I get older I am slowly getting into my own version of minimalism and trying not to grow in possessions.  I have a bookcase of cook books and I love them all - they stay.  But now it's the e-reader where my books are stored.  So, this is his book and this is my first venture into one of his recipes. In reading thus far, his recipes are straight forward, and not difficult or complicated.  Therefore; not intimidating.  He noted that this is a quick recipe and including prep time, it can be done in under a half hour.  Perfect for me on weeknights.  I added a half onion, sliced thinly and some crushed red pepper to this recipe.