Obsessed: Okra

Roasted okra and portobello mushrooms: Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and panko breadcrumbs. 425 for 30 minutes.  

Shrimp: sauté in olive oil with garlic and red pepper. toss with bow tie pasta. 

Simple salad: cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta

Instant Vintage

As Sister's birthday month continues here are adorable pictures of her with our parents and grandparents, pre-little sis. 

Roasted tomato soup

I was craving tomato soup and with 4 huge beefsteak tomatoes from the farmer's market I knew this was the time to make it. I found this simple recipe and made a couple minor changes. I added carrots and garlic to the roasting process along with topping the vegetables with a spicy infused olive oil, omitted the bell peppers and used chicken instead of vegetable stock. 

A drizzle of cream and a crusty baguette made this soup perfect for an easy week night meal.

Obsessed: Les Champs-Élysées by Joe Dassin

I finally saw the lovely Wes Anderson movie, The Darjeeling Limited last night. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I cannot get enough of this song they played at the end: 

The entire soundtrack can be previewed and/or purchased on amazon. 

An afternoon snack

Phyllo cups filled with brie cheese topped with black raspberry jam. 

10 minutes at 350

Tacos

Too lazy to go to the store, I had a craving for tofu tacos. Knowing I at least had tofu and spices I searched through the fridge and discovered my hodgepodge of ingredients could actually come together to create a delicious meal.

I roasted the tofu in the oven with jalapeño peppers spiced with paprika, chili powder, cayenne and cumin at 425 for 20 minutes.  

Mango salsa: mango, green onions, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeño and lime

The finished product! Tofu, roasted jalapeño, mango salsa, sour cream, carrots, and feta cheese.

Keep Celebrating Sister

I like to milk my birthday for as long as possible and I assume most people feel the same. Happy Birthday month Leah!