Weekly meal plan

It is  almost New Year.... I cannot believe we are here already....   I want to make something fun for NYE even though are staying in. Blinis, smoked salmon, seafood tower and caviar is on the menu for the grown ups and mac and cheese and steaks per Harry's request, I am not even sure who will be staying in and going out, teenagers....

Monday: Miso soup with tofu and glass noddles. I buy this delicious miso broth at the farmers market here in LA, but nowadays you find find some miso paste everywhere and make your own really easily. (4 cups vegetable broth  mixed with 3-4 Tbsp white or yellow miso paste is the easiest way to do it. You can add bonito (fish flavor, optional but common with miso soup) and you can also use dashi for more traditional miso soup (which is a sort of seaweed). Dashi needs to simmer in the miso broth for 15-20 minutes or longer , remove and discard). I cook the glass noodles separately, then combine it all and add small cubes of tofu. Sometimes I might toss in some spinach or kale which is not traditional at all but delicious.

Tuesday: Chicken sausages, apple sauce and mash potatoes. A classic Belgian dish that is a winner with my kids. You can buy already made apple sauce, the mash potatoes are easy to make and I always add some veggies to it to make a stoemp (check in my cookbook and you'll see great options).

Wednesday: Butternut squash lasagna. I made this last month and have a spare one in the freezer. This is something I always do when I make lasagna, I prepare double portions and save some in the freezer for another time when I do not want to cook

Thursday: Basil shrimps with rice and roasted broccoli. Shrimps cook super fast and go very well with garlic, chili flakes and fresh basil tossed in at the end. Kids always  like some garlicky rice ( which is imply sautéd garlic with olive oil tossed with the cooked rice salt and pepper) and roasted broccoli which is easy enough for me and super delicious!

Friday: Leek and feta frittata with kale and Brussels sprouts salad. Frittatas and quiches are my go to during the weekends.... Super easy and a good way to use leftovers and/or frozen veggies.

Saturday: Blinis with smoked salmon, seafood tower and caviar with a side of arugula salad. Steak and Mac and cheese for Harry.... And Molten chocolate lava cakes with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Making a feast for NYE and all is on the website...

Sunday: BLT lobster salad. I posted this one a few weeks ago and we all loved it so much here. I feel like it is festive for new year day but also clean enough to start the year on a good note and set the tone.... If you don't like lobster, grilled chicken is super good as well here, grilled salmon is delicious or chickpeas work nicely or just on its own...