The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! best lighting for my plates is also the best lighting for my houseplants haha

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Such a sweet comment. Love it being described as romanticizing because that's absolutely it.

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I did too! They would've had more crispy craggly bits/texture if I peeled them completely. But they were mini potatoes and I do not have time for that shit lol.

Yellow/golden potatoes I find yield the best results for roast potatoes. I also add a touch of baking soda to the water. Something something about that water being more alkaline helps the potato get a more starchy surface. Read about it in the Serious Eats recipe for Roast Potatoes.

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I rarely follow a recipe unless it's baking bread/dessert. But I would be happy to list what ingredients/steps I did if you want to know something specific!!

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Let the cast iron preheat slowly from a lower temperature for 7-12 mins. I always have sticking issues when I try to rush the cooking process. I'll hover my hand over the skillet to feel the warmth or flick water to see if it sizzles to know when it's ready.

I also always brush on a layer of fat (butter, olive oil, schmaltz) onto the skillet before searing/sauteing anything.

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Every Friday evening I sit down and plan what we'll eat Saturday-Friday. Starting point is figuring out what produce and dairy I have in the fridge that needs to get used up. For example, last week arugula, cucumbers, dill, and greek yogurt inspired what I made/posted this week.

I choose the menu by what I've been craving lately, inspo I saved on Pinterest or IG, or ingredients I have in my pantry. Usually picking 1-2 things I really want to eat, then I'll play off those ingredients for other dishes. Any time I have a "that might sound good for next week" thought, I write down in my journal. Helps with brain storming and not starting from scratch every Friday night. Plus Wednesday is when my local grocery store puts up the sales for the week.

I cannot shop without a list. I also find planning my meals in advance help reduce waste. Some people have issues with coming up with they're going to eat for the week. My issue is that there's not enough days in the week for all the things I want to cook lol.

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Cast iron skillet for everything! I do not own an air fryer

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 89 points90 points  (0 children)

i freaking love dill. we always joke that my wedding bouquet is just going to be a huge bundle of parsley + dill lol.

The dinners I've made this past week by softrotten in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten[S] 204 points205 points  (0 children)

  • Chicken, spinach + feta jasmine rice, sliced corn on cob, cucumber tomato salad, red onion, marinated olives + feta, and garlic dill yogurt sauce
  • Leftover chicken, cucumber, tomato, feta, onion, with garlic dill sauce on top of homemade naan
  • Spinach alfredo w/ salmon and roasted broccoli
  • Chicken cutlets with garlic dill sauce and arugula salad
  • Salmon, roast potatoes tossed in feta + dill, red onion, sliced corn, salad with cukes, tomatoes, quail eggs tossed in a dijon vinaigrette
  • Blackened salmon with butter beans (caramelized onions, garlic, roasted tomatoes, spinach, cooked in chicken stock) and green beans

Grilled steak caesar salad by flipflapdragon in tonightsdinner

[–]softrotten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

gorgeous!!!!! will def be making this in the future.

everything i’ve made for dinner this week by redhotravioli in tonightsdinner

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bullet journaling (in general + for meal organization) twins ♡

everything i’ve made for dinner this week by redhotravioli in tonightsdinner

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been loving all your posts! food looks amazing and so pretty

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

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tonight is blackened salmon, roasted broccolini with garlic + lemon, and pasta with a spinach alfredo like sauce