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This week covers serious ground — Thai holy basil stir-fry over jasmine rice with a fried egg, slow-braised osso buco on whipped polenta, kimchi fried rice with char siu, and a summertime BBQ trio built to feed a crowd. There's mango curry with naan, chilaquiles for the 25-minute nights, and a smash burger that earns its spot on any lineup. Summer is showing up on the plate. Some of my faves include:
Osso Buco — braised pork shank, roasted heirloom carrots, Brussels sprouts, whipped polenta, and gremolata. The kind of dish that makes the weekend feel worth it
Pad Gra Prow — holy basil stir-fried with your choice of protein on steamed jasmine rice, topped with a Thai-style fried egg. Thirty minutes, zero compromise
Kinda Sorta Torta — slow-cooked carnitas, ham, salsa verde, crema, pickled jalapeños, and queso fresca on a pressed Cuban roll with garlic ghee fries. One of the best sandwiches you'll make this summer
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1. Mango Curry
INSPIRED BY @blackdogbistro
50m • 4 servings
rice, vegetables, cilantro, naan with choice of chicken or tofu
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30min ⚡
High-protein 💪
2. Chilaquiles Bowl
INSPIRED BY @brokenyolkcafe
25m • 2 servings
Corn tortilla chips sauteéd with red or green sauce. Topped with Jack cheese, two eggs any style, red onion, cilantro, a drizzle of sour cream and a choice of shredded chicken or carne asada.
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30min ⚡
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3. Tomato & Cucumber Raita
INSPIRED BY @thali
25m • 4 servings
Cool down with our refreshing Tomato & Cucumber Raita, a lively blend of ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers mixed with creamy yogurt and a hint of zesty spices. This vibrant dish is the perfect accompa…
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30min ⚡
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4. Pad Gra Prow
INSPIRED BY @pai
30m • 1 servings
Holy basil stir-fried with your choice of Ground Pork, Crispy Pork (Moo Grob), Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, or Tofu. Served on steamed jasmine rice and topped with a Thai-style fried egg. (contains oyster s…
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5. Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Broccoli Rabe
INSPIRED BY @allettanterestaurant
40m • 4 servings
“Little ears” pasta with sweet Italian pork sausage, broccolini, garlic, and Pecorino
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Spicy 🌶️
6. BAVETTE STEAK FRITES
INSPIRED BY @entouragenaperville
75m • 2 servings
Indulge in our Bavette Steak Frites, featuring a perfectly grilled, tender bavette steak that is marinated to enhance its rich, beefy flavor. Served alongside crispy, golden frites that add a satisfyi…
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Great leftovers
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7. Summertime BBQ Trio
INSPIRED BY @tonyromas
150m • 6 servings
Featuring Tony Roma’s World-Famous Baby Back Ribs smothered in a Black Pepper BBQ sauce, grilled chicken with a Peach & Bourbon Glaze, and grilled Jalapeño sausage.
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30min ⚡
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8. Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
INSPIRED BY @dantenyc
30m • 4 servings
hazelnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano & maple miso vinaigrette
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Spicy 🌶️
Lunch
9. Nashville Hot Chicken
INSPIRED BY @charredhanover
120m • 2 servings
Local brioche, spiced dry rub, house pickles, Dukes mayo and topped with house made coleslaw. Choice of Side
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10. Kinda Sorta Torta (GFO)
INSPIRED BY @theregional
120m • 4 servings
Slow cooked carnitas, ham, salsa verde, crema, pickled jalapeños, queso fresca on a pressed cuban roll with garlic ghee fries
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11. Larb (Chicken/Pork/Tofu)
INSPIRED BY @bedfordthai
35m • 4 servings
Minced Chicken or Pork or Tofu mixed with rice powder, chili powder, onion and fresh herb
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30min ⚡
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12. Kim Chee Fried Rice
INSPIRED BY @miyoshiramen
30m • 4 servings
Spicy Cabbage with char siu, fish cake, peas and green onion stir fried
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13. Osso Buco
INSPIRED BY @solevokitchen
180m • 4 servings
BRAISED PORK SHANK, ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS, BRUSSELS, WHIPPED POLENTA, GREMOLATA
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30min ⚡
High-protein 💪
14. Smash Burger
INSPIRED BY @lostfortybrewing
25m • 1 servings
Two 3.5oz all-beef Patties topped with two slices of Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, and house-made Thousand Island Dressing on a Brioche Bun.
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