Today’s dish was something completely new to me, and other adventure into the world sans meat. I was unfamiliar with black rice and the ingredient insert portrayed quite a pretty dish. Not surprisingly, most of the ingredients were new to us and the Japanese radish would prove to be
Vegetarian Dishes
Summer Udon Noodle Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn & Summer Sweet Pepper
Tonight’s dish of Summer Udon Noodle Salad was both filling and fresh – definitely perfect for a summer night. At this point I’m no longer surprised to see myself eating unprecedented amounts of vegetables and genuinely enjoying the flavor and texture. Unfortunately we didn’t get an accurate measure on prep or cooking times, so we’ll omit those […]
Brown Butter & Thyme Gnocchi with Maitake Mushrooms, Corn and Swiss Chard
Tonight’s meal is Brown Butter & Thyme Gnocchi with Maitake Mushrooms, Corn and Swiss Chard. Based on the picture I’m really looking forward to it. Before trying Blue Apron, we often made a sweet potato gnocchi with basil that is so flavorful and filling that it sets a high standard for this dish we’re about to enjoy. […]
Summer Pepper & Potato Shakshuka with Pea Shoots and Spiced Pita Chips
Tonight’s summer pepper and potato shakshuka was another unexpectedly delicious experience. The dish resembled what I’ve seen described as a garden hash, and would turn out to probably be a great breakfast dish as well as dinner. Here’s tonight’s metrics:
Sweet Corn Ditali Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeño & Ricotta cheese
This dish was the one I was admittedly most skeptical about. In fact, I grabbed a 5-pack of bratwurst as a back-up plan. To my surprise, it was actually quite delicious. The corn added a cool texture to the pasta I hadn’t experienced before. Every once in awhile I’d take a big bite of the pasta […]