MENU FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The big storm that was predicted passed south of us, thank heaven.  We’ll enjoy our chili tonight and probably be the only two people alive tomorrow not watching the Superbowl.  After all, Emma is running on PBS…. 

The Thomas Keller Brined Chicken was spectacular last week.  Highly recommend this brining process – it makes a huge difference in flavor and really takes no more effort. As predicted with chicken on sale this past week, we did chicken stock in the 40 qt pot so we have ample supplies of that.  Warms the house up and, oh, the aroma! 

Sunday, of course, is Valentine’s Day.  We don’t go bananas over this as (a) that isn’t our style and (b) our wedding anniversary falls a few days later.  Still, a standing rib is not a bad entrée for a celebratory meal. Heart warming, one might say….

[Well they improved it more, it still accepts Word directly, but now reformats the document, and it is too much trouble to remove the extra line spacing, so I won't.] 

Mon. PM              Tilapia Fillets with Red Wine Sauce MIK 171

                             Fresh Fettuccini with Gorgonzola Sauce CIC I

                             Steamed Asparagus 

Tues. AM             Sausage Chili with Cheddar and Sour Cream

Tues. PM              Sauerbraten with Potato Pancakes, 

                             Braised Red Cabbage, Cranberry Sauce, Sour Cream 

Weds. AM            Lemon Poppy Waffles with Blueberry Sauce BA 9/2000

                             Bacon        

                             Hazelnut Coffee 

Weds. PM            Jacques Pepin’s Stuffed Cabbage

                             Peasant Bread 

Thurs. PM            Braised Pork Shoulder with Onion, 

                             Carrots, Butternut Squash,

                            Cranberries, Allspice, White Wine 

                             and Apple Juice USA 373

                             Soft Polenta 

Fri. PM                 Lamb Curry f/i

                             Steamed Basmati

                             Baby Peas 

Sat. PM                Spanish Shrimp Pancakes FWS

                             Roasted Chicken with Baby Red Potatoes 

                             and Chorizo FW 2/99 99

                             Sautéed Green Beans 

Sun. AM              Sausage and Barley Soup f/i 

Sun. PM               Artichoke Parmesan Dip 

                             with Roasted Tortilla Chips GM 8/91 136

                             Standing Rib Roast, Madeira Pan Sauce

                             Roasted Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar