Cooped up in the kitchen: A new meal idea every day

Day 11. Pan Fried Red Snapper with Almond Flour Crust

Day 11. Pan Fried Red Snapper with Almond Flour Crust

First trip to the grocery store in a few weeks so tonight we’re having fresh fish! Pan fried Red Snapper with almond flour crust and a side of broccoli cooked in the same pan. Almond flour is a great coating for fish and chicken. Take 

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini

Friday night deserves a cocktail – a Lemon Drop Martini with extra love. Although these days Friday could be Tuesday far as I know. Stay-at-home orders have me feeling like I’m in the movie, Groundhog Day, which is even more reason for a special cocktail! 

Day 10. Turkey Burgers

Day 10. Turkey Burgers

Trader Joe’s Frozen Turkey Burgers on sliced whole wheat bread with a side salad. I always keep a box of these in my freeze for a quick dinner. So hungry tonight I almost forgot to take a photo! 

Day 9. Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Kale Chips

Day 9. Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Kale Chips

Madademia nut-crusted chicken tenders is a fast way to elevate chicken to a new level AND make a meal the kids love. Like almost everything I cook, the chicken is fried up in 2 tablespoons of oil (I used coconut oil) in my cast iron 

Day 8. Dairy Free Potato Leak Soup

Day 8. Dairy Free Potato Leak Soup

Today’s dinner is potato leak soup topped with sautéed chard and pepitas. A quick soup that packs powerful health benefits and is perfect for this rainy day. This year for Thanksgiving, the boys and I had the amazing experience of helping to kill and “clean” 

Day 7. Leftover Challah French Toast

Day 7. Leftover Challah French Toast

Sometimes dinner is breakfast. Why not? Everything else has changed these days.

Day 6. Gyoza and Rice

Day 6. Gyoza and Rice

Tonight we are eating Trader Joe’s chicken gyoza with rice, frozen peas, asparagus, avocado, leftover Salmon and lot’s of seaweed. This is a classic meal in our house. Mainly, because it is one of two meals that my husband cooks. He acquired a taste for 

Day 5. Homemade Veggie Pizza

Day 5. Homemade Veggie Pizza

Using Trader Joe’s dough makes pizza night an easy one. Toppings included pepperoni, fresh garlic, olives, bell peppers, and of course, asparagus.

Blackberry Lemon Bourbon Smash

Blackberry Lemon Bourbon Smash

When life gives you blackberries, its time to spice up your favorite cocktail with a refreshing berry twist.

Day 4. Homemade Challah

Day 4. Homemade Challah

Baking homemade challah is a lot of work but well worth it!