Week 2, Day 3: Red Lentil Curry - YUMMY! EASY!

Red Lentil Curry

This was BY FAR my favorite dinner on my mission so far, and a veggie meal! 

A few notes, to simplify the process, chop up all of your veggies before you start.  I didn't do this, and I was frantically throwing things in my Ninja to get them chopped up. 

I had trouble finding the naan.  As you can see, I never found it (after 4 different grocery stores), and I used pita bread-- which worked out just fine.  However, I think Trader Joe's carries naan, which sadly is the only store I didn't try.

I would also recommend using your biggest deepest skillet. Mine worked out okay, but I left a bit of a mess on my stove top. 

Week 2, Day 2: Chicken with Rice & Peas

Chicken with Rice and Peas

First of all, this recipe calls for a dutch oven, which I do not have.  I used a large pasta pot as a substitute, and it seemed to work okay, but it definitely produced a lot of smoke.  I was a little worried I had ruined my pan, as the chicken had made it all black, but as soon as I added the onion and peppers it cleaned itself up! Cool!

This recipe was not fast, nor does it claim to be.  It took over an hour to prepare, and I don't plan to make it again. 

One HUGE tip, if you do make this, do NOT add the olives that the recipe calls for.  They are way too overpowering (even at less than the amount it calls for).

Week 2, Day 1: Roasted Salmon, Broccoli and Potatoes with Miso Sauce

Roasted Salmon, Broccoli and Potatoes with Miso Sauce

I'm not a huge fish person, but surprisingly the miso sauce added a sweetness that I really liked.  The recipe was easy to follow, and since I'm super familiar with cooking fish, I was pleased to see I didn't screw it up.

This meal was very quick and easy, however, my potatoes came out a bit under cooked.  I think either smaller pieces or longer roasting would have been helpful.