MONDAY
Chicken Pho w/ Beef Meatballs
(Pho Ga Bo Vien)
It doesn't get more Vietnamese than Pho. Even though my grandparents operated a Pho cart in Saigon, Vietnam, I never really knew how to make this until just a few years ago. Every time I make it, I learn new tricks to make it better.
You can eat it any time of year, but you really appreciate it when it's cold outside. The broth comes from whole chickens that have been simmering in a hot steamy pot with garlic, onions, carrots, turnips and spices galore (star anise, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom). Actually, it's the spices that give Pho it's distinct flavor and sets it apart from all other Vietnamese noodle soups.
When the broth is ready, it is poured right on top of a bowl of pho noodles (flat rice noodles), chicken, meatballs, and onion slivers. Then you then add scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts. And as if that's not enough, each individual then adds a twist of lime, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha (chili sauce) to their own bowl.
TUESDAY
Grilled BBQ Pork Chops, Spicy Fried Rice
& Nappa/Red Pepper Salad w/ Orange Ginger Dressing
"The Pork Chops were Fantastic!!!" - Hilda
If you like sweet savory BBQ and spicy foods, this is for you!
"The Pork Chops were Fantastic!!!" - Hilda
If you like sweet savory BBQ and spicy foods, this is for you!
WEDNESDAY
Santa Fe Chicken
Grilled cumin lime chicken breasts on a bed of Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Rice, Tomatoes, Onions, Avocados, Corn and BBQ dressing.
Grilled cumin lime chicken breasts on a bed of Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Rice, Tomatoes, Onions, Avocados, Corn and BBQ dressing.
THURSDAY
Stuffed Flounder w/ Pesto Penne & Roasted Veggies
Flounder fillets stuffed with shrimp, red peppers, onions, and mozzarella.
Served with roasted zucchini, squash and carrots.
Served with roasted zucchini, squash and carrots.
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