Blue Apron ~ BBQ Sloppy Joes

I haven't had Sloppy Joes since I was a kid.  I wonder why?  They are delicious.  These sloppy Joes were made with BBQ sauce and garlic.  Delicious.  They were accompanied with a blanched green bean and tomato salad.  Perfect meal for a Sunday evening.

Made:  September 11, 2016

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Spicy Hoisin Chicken Stir-Fry

Tonight's meal was Spicy Hoisin Chicken Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy and Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad.  It was very easy to bring together.  The stir-fry was made with a nice sweet and spicy sauce as it was a combination of Hoisin and Sambal Oelek.  It was accompanied by a cucumber salad marinated in a sesame-ginger dressing.  Very tasty.

Made:  September 10, 2016

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Corn Stir Fry

I was afraid that my hubby wouldn't like this dish of Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Corn Stir Fry with Soba Noodles and Ginger Cashews because it was made with corn.  He surprised me and loved this meal.

It was very easy to make, simply fresh vegetables stir fried in a zesty Ponzu sauce and a sweet chili sauce mixed with soba noodles.  The dish was topped off with cashews pan-fried with minced ginger.  The cashews made the perfect topping for this meal.  It was delicious and made enough that we had leftovers for the next day's dinner.

Made: September 7

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Seared Salmon and Sauce Gribiche

Another tasty dish.  Tonight I made Seared Salmon and Sauce Gribiche with Summer Beans and Cherry Tomatoes.  The recipe called for mashed potatoes seasoned with shallots, but hubby doesn't eat potatoes, so I made quinoa instead.

The Sauce Gribiche is made with a hard-boiled egg, sharp mustard, miniature pickles called cornichons and tarragon.  It is an excellent accompaniment to the salmon.  The salmon was topped with sautéed string beans and cherry tomatoes, with a hint of garlic.

Excellent!

5 Stars

Made: September 4, 2016

Blue Apron ~ Mexican Beef Quesadillas

I love Mexican food, and my friend who tried this dish said it was Yummy.  Indeed.  This dish of Mexican Beef Quesadillas with Creamy Corn and Shishito Pepper Salsa was delicious.  Quesadillas are always a winner with me, so that was a no-brainer.

The Creamy Corn Salas was excellent!  Fresh corn cut off the cob and the Shishito peppers, which were thinly sliced, were gently sautéed, then mixed in a tangy lime creme fraiche dressing.  The end result was superb.  I just wish there had been more for tonight's meal.  A definite winner.

Made:  August 31, 2016

5 Stars.

Blue Apron ~ Seared Chicken and Fregola Sarda

This meal of seared chicken and fregola sarda with salsa verde, corn and tomato, was very tasty.  The fresh corn added a nice crunch texture to the fregola sarda pasta.  The chicken was topped with a fresh salsa verde made with parsley, garlic paste, capers, and parmesan cheese.

The recipe called for boneless skin-on chicken breasts, but I had 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, so have chicken left over.

4 Stars 

Made: August 39, 2016

Blue Apron ~ Seared Salmon and Miso Soba Noodle Salad

I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because the reviews had been negative.  I am glad I tried it, however; it was very tasty.

We both love salmon, and that was seared in a pan, as we would normally prepare it.  The soba noodle salad was a new twist.  Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine.  This salad was made with a very spicy dressing made with Gochujang, which is a chili paste used in Korean foods.  It has a pretty powerful punch.  I used less than the recipe called for.  Fairy Tale eggplant was sautéed and added to the cooked miso and Gochujang dressing.  After the soba noodles were cooked and cooled, they were added to the dressing along with thin slices of cucumber and baby greens.  It made a delightful salad upon which the cooked salmon was placed.

4 Stars

Made:  August 28, 2016