Monday: After a week of over indulgence in Normandy, we are starting the week with a simple dinner of ham and lentil soup with wheaten bread. I'm also going to bake an orange and almond loaf cake for Leo to have with his afternoon tea at work.
Tuesday: Having been on a three week hiatus, we are back to the quiz tonight. Dinner will have to be something simple that can be heated when we get home. Maybe a lamb jalfrezi...
Wednesday: Figs are back in season so I'm thinking of buying some to make into a savoury tart with caramelised red onion and goats cheese and some peppery rocket on the side. Leftovers will be ideal for lunch boxes as it keeps well for a few days and is delicious eaten cold.
Thursday: Scottish Referendum day! To celebrate we are going to have a traditional Scottish dinner of ham and haddock pie with rhubarb Cranachan for dessert. Plenty of whiskey will be on standby for watching the results into the "wee hours".
Friday: I keep fantasising about getting a rack of pork ribs, marinating them in something delicious and then slow cooking them for hours until they are soft and succulent. This to me seems like the perfect Friday night dinner, but Leo seems unconvinced... I shall have to talk him round.
Saturday: Oily fish night- mackerel or trout with some samphire and baby potatoes. If I have time I might try and salt bake them, as it's totally delicious.
Sunday: With the nights getting cooler, it is a great excuse to make comforting pies and casseroles. Some types of venison should be available now, and if I can get my hands on some, I'm going to make a venison casserole with truffle mash and braised red cabbage. Pears are lovely this time of year, so for dessert we're going to have a pear tarte tatin with chantilly cream.
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