Tag Archives: easy weeknight meals

Leftover Crab Dip Melts

Posted on by January 26, 2015

If decided to try out my Chesapeake Bay Crab Party menu and you have some leftover crab dip, then you’re going to be really happy the day after the party, because using up the leftovers with these Leftover Crab Dip Melts might be even better than the dip itself. But I’m not really sure, so you should probably judge for yourself. Since it’s still RAMPS season around Philly, I’ve been using them on everything. I know it’s a little cliché to be obsessed with ramps and it might make you feel like you’re in an episode of Portlandia, but the excitement seasonal cooks have for fresh ramps is well-placed. They’re so good! And one of my favorite ways to eat them is sautéed or grilled and added to a sandwich. Here, I’m using them for the base and the onion element in my Leftover Crab Dip Melts. If it’s not ramps season or you don’t live in an area where you can get your hands on them, grilled scallions or leeks can get you a similar effect. Either way, this easy brunch, lunch or dinner of Leftover Crab Dip Melts is going to put a smile on everyone’s face. The … Continue reading →

Assemblage Cooking: Leftover Cornbread and Poached Eggs

Posted on by October 27, 2014

Assemblage Cooking: Leftover Cornbread and Poached Eggs is definitely about happy leftovers. Last weekend we had some white bean, jerk turkey, leftover butternut squash chili. Which also meant we had leftover cornbread muffins. Then later this week I threw several dinner parties and just wasn’t up for cooking. It was time for some assemblage cooking. What’s easier than breakfast for dinner? Not much. And breakfast for dinner at our house almost always means poached eggs, because poached eggs are my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I love eggs generally, but I’m really picky about them being overcooked. Something happens to the white… it changes the taste-? I just don’t like it when it’s overcooked and I swear it’s science, not me. It makes it impossible for me to eat fried or hard boiled eggs when at a restaurant. But poached, oh poached eggs… I can wax rhapsodical about poached eggs. If you find them intimidating, this weekend is the weekend to learn how to make poached eggs. And then you can just poach one and plop it down on salads and grains, turning leftovers into instant fancy meals whilly nilly à la Assemblage Cooking: Leftover Cornbread and Poached Eggs. Trust. … Continue reading →

Portabella Poblano Tacos

Posted on by October 27, 2014

I love these easy, quick, healthy, Portabella Poblano Tacos; they’re great for a weeknight meal. They’re flavorful and satisfying and are easy to make at high quality regardless of the season. Because of how beautifully the Portabella Poblano Tacos present, they’re great for guests, too. If you’ve never made them before, I challenge you to take this as an excuse to work on those tortilla making skills. Tortillas are surprisingly easy to make, and the homemade ones bring this dish to the next level. Another versatile element of this dish is that by changing up the peppers, you can change the spice level with ease. If you prefer mild, you may wish to use bell peppers instead of poblanos, or go half and half. The poblanos aren’t super hot, but they definitely have a little kick. Like things really hot? Add is some jalapeño as well. I’ve included amchur powder as an ingredient in these Portabella Poblano Tacos. Amchur powder is really cool and totally worth tracking down in an Indian grocery store or online. Amchur powder is dried mango powder and while lemon juice substitutes well, this is a great spice to have on hand. It adds a great depth … Continue reading →