I was really happy with these beans.
Overall I made 49 things in October.
October 1
Quesadillas
The rest of the fajitas turned into quesadilla form. I think it might have been better this way.
I've cooked this 11 times before
Pasta & Pomarola
Some of my pomarola sauce that I'd cooked up with meat, and frozen - then thawed for tonight.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This was a hit - kind of like greek salad without the feta. Sliced cucumber (seeded), thinly sliced tomatoes (also seeded), olive oil and finishing salt.
Oatmeal (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 12 times before
October 2
Crostini
Roasted Garlic Bulbs
The 4th thing for a very fancy lunch. I cut off the tops and fit them in ramekins, doused in olive oil and covered with foil. I did these at 400-350 (I turned it down a few minutes in, I think 350 is probably right) for about 30-40 minutes. I strained and saved the oil in the fridge. Update from days/weeks later: I never used that delicious garlic oil and dumped it out.
Bruschetta (Lunch)
I've cooked this 12 times before
Pasta and Pesto (Lunch)
October 4
Quesadillas (Lunch)
I've cooked this 12 times before
October 5
Quesadillas (Lunch)
I've cooked this 13 times before
Oatmeal (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 13 times before
Roasted Cauliflower
Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet Lemongrass Marinade
Bun Bowl (Dinner)
I've cooked this just once before
October 6
Sausage Ragù (Dinner)
It was pretty good. A few things I'd change - the cook times are wildly short. The recipe listed 2 hours, but I think the sausage could've cooked a while longer, and the tomatoes reduced for a while longer. That might have helped deepen the flavor. Also, could've used some salt while it was cooking instead of depending on parmesan at the end.
Roasted Squash
Roasted butternut squash, some started burning, so I threw that out, but then more burned. I was cooking at 400 with convection, which was maybe too high for the little bits. Maybe 350 with convection next time?
I've cooked this 9 times before
October 7
Roasted Squash
Roasted Butternut squash at 350 with convection, with larger chunks. It took a lot longer than last night, but didn't burn. I got impatient and started eating before they crisped all over, still good but not as good as if I'd let it go a bit longer.
With leftover pasta and sausage ragu from last night.
I've cooked this 10 times before
Quesadillas (Lunch)
And grilled cheese- two versions of bread and cheese, cooked.
I've cooked this 14 times before
Grilled Cheese (Lunch)
I've cooked this 17 times before
October 8
Fried Eggs (Breakfast)
Probably my best ever - I waited for the pan to get hot, then added oil and waited for that to get hot.
Sausage (Breakfast)
Breakfast sausage - added 1/4 cup of water, covered for 10 minutes, then uncovered and cooked the water off and browned the sausage.
October 9
Fried Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 9 times before
October 10
Grilled Bread (Lunch)
For salami sandwiches
Nachos (Dinner)
The Best Basic Guacamole
I've cooked this 12 times before
October 11
Beans
Rancho Gordo Midnight Black Beans
I've cooked this 18 times before
Roasted Cabbage with Beans and Mushrooms (Dinner)
This was great! Next time, double the mushrooms - everyone loved those. The recipe claims you'll have extra but I don't understand why, they're delicious. Both the cabbage and mushrooms would stand on their own as sides to other dishes.
October 12
Drunken Beans (Lunch)
Stir-Fried Green Beans With Pork and Chiles (Dinner)
Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini, again in spears, with convection
I've cooked this 21 times before
October 16
Greek-Style Chicken Kebabs with Lemon and Oregano (Dinner)
My family came over, so I made 3 lbs. As usual it was a hit!
I've cooked this 19 times before
Zov's Hummus
I've cooked this 42 times before
October 17
Fried Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 10 times before
Nachos (Dinner)
October 18
Fried Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 11 times before
Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini
I've cooked this 22 times before
October 19
Fish Tacos
Salsa
The same, from the fish taco recipe.
Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 41 times before
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October 23
Sauteed Mushrooms
October 24
Nachos (Dinner)
The Best Basic Guacamole
I've cooked this 13 times before
One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Ginger
I'm going to be out for a few nights, so I made this for everyone to eat while I'm gone. It was great and really easy. Maybe I'd cut the chicken up next time, and use green beans instead of kale.
October 25
Quesadillas (Dinner)
I got home late and needed some food. Mediocre quesadillas to the rescue.
I've cooked this 15 times before
October 27
Shrimp Tacos
Made them late - I'd be gone the next night for a work thing.
I later discovered that there was plenty of the Chicken and Rice with Ginger left, but maybe they were tired of it when they asked for something new? No clue, but it was old by the time I found it and away it went.
October 28
Panic Carrots
I didn't keep the lid on for long enough, so they were still too crunchy.
I've cooked this 13 times before
October 29
Roasted Cauliflower
October 30
Brussels Sprouts
Derived from Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts, but I used convection at 450. They were getting crispy about 12 minutes in so I turned the oven and convection off for another 3-8 minutes. Probably the best I've made, so good!
I've cooked this just once before
Beans
Oh boy did these turn out well. Salt onion garlic, the garlic really came through even though only 3 cloves. Had a bowl after they finished.
I've cooked this 19 times before