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beef, beef & broccoli, beef stew, beer stew, caramelized onions, cauliflower soup, cheesy cauliflower soup, chicken, Guinness stew, oriental beef & broccoli, stew
This past week has been somewhat challenging for me in terms of getting dinner on the table. If it were up to me, I’d be happy with a bowl of cafè-latte and some toasted baguette slices slathered with some salty butter to dunk into my hot drink. I’d even settle with a bowl of cereal topped with banana slices or berries. But what kind of mother would I be if that was indeed what I served my girls? Oh, not to mention hubby’s reaction! So, I turned to my blogger friends for some inspiration. The only criteria was that there were few ingredients involved, and it had to be simple and quick.
The week started off with this fast and simple Beef and Broccoli, thanks to Conor over at One Man’s Meat. This is a favourite of both my girls when we do take out. His recipe is actually called Easy Oriental part 8 – Take out the take-out with Beef and Broccoli. And Conor delivered. Served with fragrant Jasmine rice, it was easy indeed and oh-so-better than take-out any day!
The next evening featured Caramelized Onion Herbed Chicken from Bam’s Kitchen. I have to admit, Bam had me at caramelized onion! Served alongside some mashed potatoes, this chicken was tender, juicy, delicious, and so simple! How good does that look? And it tastes even better!
Hump Day was a real bummer. Being out and about most of the day, I came home with a chill I just couldn’t shake. A lie down under a warm and cozy blanket didn’t do it. So I turned to Sandra, over at Please Pass the Recipe, and her Cheesey Cauliflower Soup. Served with broiled baguette slices topped with sharp cheddar, this flavourful soup was cheesy, velvety, comforting! Oh, that did the trick all right. All warmed up after that yumminess!
On the menu for last night’s dinner was Spezzatino di manzo alla birra, pere e mostarda. Oh all right! I’ll give you the English version, although I think it sounds fabulous in Italian. Beef stew with beer, pears and mustard. You will even find the French version of Margherita’s stew over at La petite casserole. I used that gorgeously black Guinness beer for this stew. Served with smashed red and yellow baby potatoes with a little butter, this out-of-this world stew was fantastic! Oh-so-flavoursome and just perfect!
So, thank you my friends for helping me feed my family in a proper manner. And now you must be wondering what I’ve got planned for dinner on this final day of a most difficult week? Why, left-overs of course. After all, it’s Friday! Have yourselves a wonderful weekend!
ohlidia 
Thanks Lidia, for trying it, for doing it justice and for the shout-out.
Best,
Conor
Thank you Conor for such a quick and delicious meal idea! This dish will definitely become part of our dinner repertoire.
Grazie mille Lidia! I’m glad you liked and thanks not only for sharing my recipes, but also to let me know about other blogs!
Grazie a te Margherita per una ricetta favolosa!
So glad the soup warmed you up and I’m glad you liked it so much you posted about it too, you’ve presented it beautifully. Hope next week comes with less stress. Hugs
Oh, it warmed me up and made my girls quite happy too. They loved it! Thanks Sandra!
Wow, what a great line up and so nice that you posted these great recipes. Everything sounds delicious. I also a lot of the time am happy with a bowl of cereal but really have to try these recipes, especially the beef and broccoli!
Oh Suzanne, the beef and broccoli is so quick and simple to make. You’ll love it!
What a fabulous week of food Lidia and so lovely that your blogging friends were there to help you out! It’s pretty special to have this little network of like-minded food-lovers… I find I’m turning to their inspirational recipes and tips constantly these days! 🙂
It is something special to have a network of friends who are into food as much as you are. This way I know that when I try one of their recipes, it’ll be delish for sure!
Lidia, You have given me some amazing dinner inspiration! I checked out all of the recipes – they are beautiful – and found some new blogs to follow, too. Thank you! Your story is so sweet and funny. I could definitely have some baguette for dinner, but mine slathered with soft chevré… and dunked (just kidding!) in wine. 😉 Have a lovely weekend, Shanna
Not sure you’re just kidding there Shanna, I know how much you love your cheese and wine! 🙂 They really are lovely recipes and I’m glad you were introduced to some new bloggers. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!
Wonderful, wonderful!!!
Thanks Marina!
Wow! What an awesome mom you are. Gourmet cooking every night of the week!
Oh, it may look like gourmet cooking, and it certainly tastes like gourmet cooking, but these recipes were so quick and simple, they’re even better than gourmet cooking!
That soup looks like it needs to be sampled in New Jersey!
Oh, it must definitely be sampled in Jersey. Especially if you’re having the weather we are, which I know you are! 🙂
Oh my gosh, I don’t think there is one of those that I wouldn’t devour!! Every one of those recipes looks just divine! I’ve bookmarked this post.
Yes Colleen, they are all divine! 🙂
This is great, Lidia! You are uniquely a wonderful person. You really flatter your fellow bloggers by valuing their creations, which they have taken the time and effort to put together a recipe. I have been a recipient of your kindness and appreciation, and for that, I am grateful, my friend.
Oh Fae! You are always so sweet to me. I love trying your recipes and sharing their deliciousness. I still have so many on my list to try! And thank you Fae for being there for me, always a constant friend! 🙂
Ho Lidia a bit stress…I can see you have done!Your amazing as mother and as Chef cook, lovely recipes and good take care of your family.
Have a nice week end!
Grazie Massi! I try! 🙂
That looks like a fabulous week of meals!!! Lucky family ☺️ and I agree, it sounds so much better in Italian!!! I love using my fellow bloggers recipes, there’s so much choice and innovation xx
Yes, I’ve seen you cook up a storm of recipes from fellow bloggers. And doesn’t everything sound better in Italian? Thank you Elaine!
It does!!! :))
Lidia you have been a very busy girl, lots of cooking going on in your kitchen this weekend. I know there are some day when you just don’t want to fuss in the kitchen and dinner in less than 30 minutes is a blessing. I am so delighted you tried my caramelized onion herbed chicken and liked it. Your photos turned out awesome too! Love that close up shot. Thanks for the kind shout out. Wishing you a super weekend. Take care, BAM
If I had time Bam, I would try all of your yummy recipes! 🙂
Well I need to go back and read all eight take out posts. This is quite the roundup. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, Conor has an amazing array of Asian recipes.
Oh Lidia that looks amazing! How tasty!
Thanks so much!
I know what our dinner menu this week will be! 🙂
Haha! 🙂 Each of those blogs have lovely recipes. Have fun!
I wish I was sitting at your dinner table all week long. 🙂
Awww… and I would be so honoured! Along with my kitties Finn and Shadow!
All these dishes look delicious! I used to eat bowls of cereal as dinner when I lived on my own–but not anymore! It’s always great to find inspiration from other blogs 🙂
I love having cereal for dinner and it seems that many of us do! I always turn to my blogger friends when in need of inspiration.
These all look fabulous! I could definitely go for a bowl of that cauliflower soup today!
Thanks Mary Frances. You really should give that soup a try, especially with the weather conditions you’re having there.
Amazing dinner. How lovely! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by Liz!
Well, that is just the best idea ever, Lidia! I’ve saved many recipes, but to do a week of other blogger’s dinners is just so wonderful. I will keep this in mind! xx
Oh, I know right? I’m always piling recipes up. I thought I’d take a week a just do it!
This is a great post Lidia. I totally relate. Just yesterday I was on my way to the grocery store, feeling uninspired to cook and a bowl of cereal would have suited me fine! I love making recipes from other blogs and have found so many wonderful dinners I will make over and over. So nice of you to post them!
I hear you Sean. Sometimes I really only cook because I have a family to feed!