Friday, May 14, 2010

Getting Started on This Week's Dinners

Maybe some light bulbs will go off when I visit the Farmers Market on Saturday (it was too icky out to try for Wednesday's market), but I don't seem totally inspired at the moment. Here's what seems to be shaping up for now.

With temperatures still chilly and wild Alaskan cod $6.99/lb at Sprouts, I'll go for another round of cod chowder with fingerling potatoes (it's fine without the saffron, or even the cream, for a healthier take), from Bon Appetit. Think I'll take advantage of Sprouts' three-day sale to include a starter of stuffed clams for $1 each, and an Alexia garlic baguette hot from the oven, also $1.

Next we have a request from the family for a veggie pizza, and that's where I'm struggling to get creative. Organic cluster tomatoes are a nice price at $1.99/lb at Sunflower. Not sure what else will go on it besides probably some Yves veggie pepperoni, which is really good, and probably some fresh mozzarella (Whole Foods' own brand is always a good price). Hopefully I'll find some interesting toppings at the Farmers Market, although that's a challenge in the spring. Maybe the garlic scapes will have made their appearance.

By Sunday, we're supposed to finally return to warm, sunny weather, which will mean grilling time. It will be either a grass-fed, organic ribeye at 40% off from Sprouts, or maybe wild salmon from either Sprouts or Sunflower. There will definitely be grilled pineapple, which is so good and so simple, since Sprouts' three-day sale will include pineapples for just $1.

More thinking to come, and hopefully, some inspiration from the Farmers Market.

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