More zucchini fun. I sliced three medium zucchini into very thin coins. These first were steamed, then sautéed to drive off the moisture. Added garlic and continued cooking until the zucchini was unrecognizable. Added a bit of oil along the way. Added cooked/drained linguini then, while heating, added lots of grated Parmesan.
Arnold Palmers to drink. Grilled peaches for dessert.
Ritz crackers, grapes and ice water.
Today was Tomato Day at the farmer’s market, so I got three big fat 'maters - German Johnson, Chef’s Choice and Cherokee Purple. The German Johnson became BLTs for tonight’s dinner, along with watermelon and carrots. Rhubarb pie for dessert.
The other tomatoes will probably become fresh tomato basil soup for tomorrow. A grilled cheese sandwich would also not be out of place as accompaniment.
Not especially hungry tonight so dinner was appetizers. First, Thai spring rolls with the dipping sauce I make by mixing a big spoonful of chili crisp with plum sauce. Then fried breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with garlic pizza sauce for dipping. Both with a bottle of “Conspiracy” 2019 from Foreign Affair Vineyards, a very nice ripasso blend of mostly Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Contemplating a third course compatible with the “Conspiracy” – maybe sausage rolls.
Tonight was an easy dinner of a chicken tender from Central Market’s deli (each is basically a half chicken breast) on a HEB frozen waffle topped with maple syrup. Easiest chicken and waffles in the world, and plenty tasty. Tempted to go grab another as a mighty snack, but I’m probably going to have some restraint and grab a leftover slice of pizza from a local place we bought a pepperoni and mushroom from last night. The measure of great pizza is how delicious it is cold compared to fresh, and this place certainly passes that test.
Grilled turkey hotdogs on grilled buns with assorted toppings. Blueberry muffins (made with our own blueberries) for dessert.
Innnnnteresting. 
Are yours the fried kind, or the fresh/cold version rolled in soaked rice paper?
I make the latter often in the summer (leftover chicken FTW) and my sauce is peanut butter and hoisin, plus garlic and/or cilantro if available, melted briefly until stirrable.
But I will definitely have to try yours soon; it sounds lovely!
(ETA: Possibly a dumb Q but is plum sauce similar/same as duck sauce?)
Tired, sore, and a bit dehydrated after 3 closing shifts in a row at Ye Olde Pizza Joint so “dinner” at the moment is my semi-patented Dumb Soup:
chicken broth, a handful of mini pasta, plus whatever I felt like throwing at it (tonight was hoisin, cilantro from a squeeze tube - no judging! - and a bit of garlic from a jar - also, no judgy) oh, and sesame oil + a teensy bit of oil from my jar of chili crisp for that fatty goodness.
All nuked in a big Pyrex measuring cup … but to redeem myself on the laziness factor + add protein, I added an egg to poach in the broth.
Not homemade, but definitely the fried kind – or in this case, oven-baked from frozen. One of the principal lovely attributes is the crispness of the thin lightly-browned wrapping.
I didn’t know you could make a sauce with a duck! 
No, it’s literally sauce made from plums. And the key added ingredient is the “angry grandma” chili crisp discussed here:
Spatchcocked a chicken and cooked it on the grill. Served with braised cabbage and onions. Served with Cabernet Sauvignon to drink.
Tonight we are having homemade chicken tenders and fries!
Tuna&Mango Ceviche with loads of jalapeños, grated/minced ginger, and a bit of habanero. Dry white wine to drink. A bowl of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries for dessert (from our yard).
Too hot to really prep anything, so I popped a frozen pizza in the oven. A brand I had never tried before, and will never try again. One of the worst frozen pizzas I’ve ever thrown into the trash. I guess that’s one way to cut down on the calories. Home Run pizza, you suck worse than Tony’s!
Oh my, I’ve had those. No Bueno!, and I like Totino’s - so I’m not a vessel of high standards.
I had a ham sammich.
Flank steak pinwheels rolled with spinach and provolone. Spicy black beans. Watermelon and peaches. The last of the peach ice cream for dessert.
Beefy melt burrito from taco bell.
Woke up very late and definitely felt like takeout for dinner. A fast-food burger came to mind, but made a much wiser choice as I have a menu sitting here at my desk from a great Chinese takeout just down the street.
Once again enjoyed their excellent version of Singapore noodles – spicy curried thin rice noodle with shrimp, pork, chicken, and onion, that I anointed with a bit of Huy Fong chili garlic sauce. And then a bit of pork lo mein, which I love for the deep mellow flavour of its sauce. Followed by one or four ice-cold martinis. Lots of leftovers.
There have been so many takeout places springing up in this area that competition is getting fierce. I was happy to see that my beloved Chinese takeout was doing a roaring business. I want them to stick around and keep supplying me with Singapore noodles, totally my favourite.
Yesterday a friend messaged me, asking if we were free for dinner. He owns a restaurant and wanted to comp us our dinners in exchange for me posting on Facebook. The last two times I’ve posted he did great business after.
So, we went. I paid our bar tab but the food was free! I took pictures and notes and posted. Hope he is busy this weekend!
The highlight was the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer. Just lovely.
Fried Green Tomatoes
horseradish sauce / pimento cheese / bacon /tomato jam
My entree:
Blackened Fish Tacos:
blackened tilapia / pickled slaw / avocado / tomato / sriracha aioli
My gf’s entree:
Berkshire Pork Chop:
14oz chop / honey bourbon glaze / caramelized apples / bacon barley risotto/ candied carrots
She had Key Lime Pie martinis. I had Dale’s Pale Ale. A wonderful evening.
Steamed shrimp, haricot verts, and the last of the flank steak pinwheels leftover from a couple days ago. The highlight of the meal was actually the salad, though. The coop was selling truffled burrata, so I got some of that and layered slices of it with a fresh tomato from the garden. Topped it with salt, cracked pepper, a dusting of dried oregano, some fresh Neapolitan basil from the Aerogarden, and a little drizzle of lemon-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Awesome.
Went to a church dinner yesterday. Two large plates of spaghetti.
Tonight, spaghetti.
I have a friend who likes to garden. He has a huge vegetable garden each year that he works in every day. Only thing is, he doesn’t like to eat vegetables, so he gives them away, and I’m an appreciative recipient.
Last night I made numerous “small plates” using his veggies.
Started with Andalusian gazpacho that could have been an entree, but I only made two small cups. Next was steamed spicy green beans. Then corn&zucchini fritters served with tzatziki. Then a shared dish of homemade pickled cucumber and onion. Grilled local peaches for dessert.