Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon without Chestnuts

We didn't have any chestnuts, but had the rest. Thus, this:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brussels-sprouts-chestnuts-bacon-50400000124491/

This was pretty good, although we felt that the texture of the Brussels sprouts suggested that 6 minutes of boiling was too much.

Pork Stew with Potatoes & Chard

Pork Stew loosely inspired by this recipe:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pork-Stew-with-Fennel-and-Butternut-Squash-107648

Our version:
- chard instead of fennel
- potatoes instead of squash (added before going in the oven)
- chopped fresh serrano instead of cayenne 

Miso Soup

It turns out that the key to miso soup is tons of seaweed and bonito flakes, strained.  Thanks, Elliot.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Miso-Soup-105492

Accompanied by roasted pork loin and unfortunate chinese long beans in black bean sauce.

Roast leg of lamb + brussels sprouts

Dinner with David & Katie.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/rosemary-and-garlic-roast-leg-of-lamb-recipe/index.html

- Cooked to 145° using the meat thermometer. Found that left things a bit raw

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pan-Browned-Brussels-Sprouts-100868

- Paired with roasted feta

Curried Lentil Stew w/Chard

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Curried-Red-Lentil-and-Swiss-Chard-Stew-with-Garbanzo-Beans-233385

Used curry powder made from this:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/curry-powder-blend-recipe/index.html

Substituted chopped chard stems for onions.  Added garlic.

Remade on:
01-26-2013
03-03-2013

Green Smoothie

Spinach, Pineapple, and Ginger Smoothie

3/4 c nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

1/2 c frozen pineapple chunks 

1/2-1 cup spinach leaves

1/4-1/2 cup coconut water

1 Tbl ground flax seed

A 1/2-inch chunk of fresh ginger

Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Remade on:
01-13-2013

Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-sour-mushroom-soup-50400000125936/

We made a number of substitutions in our interpretation of this soup:

- chicken stock instead of vegetable stock

- fennel instead of bok choy

- added soba noodles