Blue Apron ~ Persian-Style Chicken and Crispy Rice

I was really looking forward to tonight's dinner of Persian-style chicken and crispy rice with summer squash, currants and lemon yogurt.  I was not disappointed.  This dish has so many textures and flavors and is so delicious.  

The chicken was sautéed in a Persian Spice Mix.  Then the squash and onions were sautéed.  This was added to the chicken as well as chopped almonds.

While the chicken was cooking, I prepared the rice.  After all the water had absorbed, half of the rice was placed on a cooking sheet and baked until dry and crispy.  Then all the rice was combined, along with the currants, which had been marinated in lemon juice.  I didn't have currants, so used raisins instead.

The dish was topped with yogurt.  Delicious!

Made:  June 10, 2017

4.5 Stars

Persian Spice Mix:

     Ground Cardamon

     Ground Cumin

     Ground Turmeric

Blue Apron ~ Shrimp and Squid Ink Spaghetti

I am a big fan of squid ink pasta, so I was really looking forward to this meal of Shrimp and Squid Ink Spaghetti with Sugar Snap Peas.  I was not disappointed.  The snap peas were blanched, so gave the dish a nice crunch.  Lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes and forage blanc added a nice kick to the sauce.  A favorite!

Made:  May 21, 2017

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Seared Cod and Creme Fraiche Sauce

Tonight's meal was Seared Cod and Creme Fraiche Sauce with a Potato, Cabbage and Olive Hash.

Made: April 30

Blue Apron ~ Za'atar-Spiced Chicken

Tonight's meal was an Israeli-inspired chicken dinner.  Za'atar is a spice common in Israeli foods, the chicken was coated in a za'atar-flour mixture and pan seared.  It was then placed atop Israeli couscous to which roasted Brussels sprouts and whole almonds had been added.  That combination alone was delicious.  The chicken was topped with an aromatic pan sauce made with pink lemon, garlic, shallots and garlic.  Marvelous!

4 Stars:

Made: April 17, 2017

Blue Apron ~ Seared Catfish with Udon Noodles, Mushrooms and Carrots

Tonight's meal of Seared Catfish was inspired by Japanese-style cooking.  The fish was topped with chopped green scallions and smoked and crumbled dulse.  That really topped of this dish of Udon noodles with sautéed mushrooms, carrots and celery.  Truly a delicious meal.

Made:  April 15, 2017

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Chicken Meatballs and Fregola Sarda

Made: March 25, 2017

3 stars

Blue Apron ~ Tangelo and Honey-Glazed Salmon

The secret of this dish of Tangelo and Honey-Glazed Salmon with Farro, Apple and Crispy Rosemary  is the fruit.  The apples and scallions were cooked in the frying pan then added to the cooked farro.  The apple made both a nice texture and flavor.  The salmon was cooked then coated in a tangelo juice and honey glaze.  The end result was delicious.

5 stars

Made:  March 5, 2017