I’ll be pan-frying up a ham steak tonight, probably make a pineapple sauce to go on top. We’ll have a side of mac and cheese, and some steamed glazed baby carrots, too.
Tomorrow is major grocery day, so I’m reduced to using ‘what we have left’. 
Well, I planned to make this Smoky Black Bean soup from EatingWell. So far I’ve done a good job of it buuuut it’s the SO’s aunt’s last night in town so we’re going to his mother’s house for dinner. I’m not terribly excited about her chili, but I’m sure I’ll survive ;).
Snickers, thanks for the feedback - I saw that recipe and was really on the fence about it. I think I’ll make it for lunch only, since the other half doesn’t like canned fish. Did you actually use watercress or another leafy green?
I don’t know if the market I regularly shop at even stocks watercress (and I didn’t bother to look for it, either. Prob’ly shoulda). I used arugula instead (as I think the recipe suggests). The arugula I bought was a convenience food, already bagged for me, and I believe it’s a blend. It had some cute name that I can’t now remember involving “rocket” (as it’s known in the UK).
The spicy pepperyness of the arugula went really nicely with the wrap.
After a quick internet search, this might have been the bagged blend I bought: Wild Rocket Zest. Good stuff.
The smelt thread reminded me I hadn’t had smelt in probably about a year, so I spent the evening gutting a pound and a half of smelt, dusting them in rice flower, and then frying them up. Served lightly salted with a lime, scallion, and fish sauce dip, along with some fried potatoes and green beans, and a side of cucumber salad.
I cleared out the fridge and made a humongous salad: Romaine, purple kale, red cabbage, white cabbage, pea pods, string beans, sweet yellow onion, granny smiths, walnuts, canned salmon, and an orange sesame vinaigrette. Turned out really good, and so big I had three 16oz containers left over for lunches!
My fridge is all neat and orderly again.
I have on-hand: Two salmon fillets, Soy Vay Island Teriyaki, a carrot, a green bell pepper, an onion and a half, green beans, broccoli, and rice. The celery may still be good. So here’s the plan:
Score the salmon and pour teriyaki sauce on it. Bake it in the oven, baste it with the sauce, and broil it quickly. Chop up the veg and fry it in sesame oil. Make some sort of sauce using soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar, and thicken it with a little water and cornstarch. Steam some rice.
God that sounds delicious and I’ve never even had smelt before. What other fish does it taste like?
Hey, I think I have that stuff here too! I’m sold.
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SeaDragonTattoo**, did you take all the green beans in Pittsburgh? Future MIL swears she can’t find any green beans 
But really, that salad sounds awesome.
Tonight is either that smoky black bean soup or breakfast for dinner. I guess it all depends on whether or not I get a some fresh bread to go with the soup.
I don’t know. Perch or lake whitefish maybe? They’re delicately fishy with soft, tender flesh, and when they’re small (3-4 inches) and dusted with flour and fried, they taste like a bit of a fishy french fry or pork rind, even.
Lake whitefish is a good comparison but smelt is better.
I’m going traditional tonight with a roast beast and assorted roast veggies. I’ve been craving roast beast for a while now and it’s time to give in.
Freezer fare tonight. Chipotle chili con carne, garnished with avocado and cheddar. I bought some arugula, but I might not be motivated enough to eat it - even though I have leftover homemade vinaigrette. Lame.
Made yogurt this morning, and I have big plans to roast a chicken tomorrow.
Drat, tomorrow is Easter and I’m not cooking. Smelt next week. Damn you delayed gratification!
Yellowtail sushi, miso, a simple, spring green salad with vinaigrette green tea and plum wine.
The sushi and soup are take out, but I made the salad.
Tomorrow is Easter dinner at the SIL’s: Ham, roast leg of lamb, roasted root veggies, green peas with pearl onions and new potatoes, a mandarin-spinach salad (my contribution), challah, the traditional coconut covered lamb cake (my contribution), a banana cream pie and washed down with iced tea.
Yes, there will be a crowd there. 
Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, roasted potatoes with rosemary, steamed broccoli, a nice Oregon merlot.
Ham, potato salad, deviled eggs, sweet N sour slaw & baked beans. NUMMY!
Hm…
There are still two pieces of chicken enchilada casserole leftover from last week. There’s teriyaki salmon leftover from last night, as well as stir-fried vegetables and rice. I’ll probably go for last night’s leftovers. Roomie works tonight, and she usually has instant oatmeal before work. But I hope she goes for the salmon and stuff as well.
No Easter dinner here. Just pork chops-in-a-bag, roasted brussel sprouts, and some sort of starch in the form of pasta, rice, or potatoes, I just haven’t decided yet. And cheesecake with a sour cream topping.
Oh. Is it Easter?
More roast beast. Mmm, it’s good.