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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

May 22, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

     Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Dill Cream Cheese are an elegant gourmet choice for summer picnics and outings or when it’s just too hot to turn on the stove to cook dinner. With smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery arugula, these sandwiches are a little extra special over your ordinary brown-bag lunch….

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: sandwiches, smoked salmon

Trout Almondine

May 15, 2019 by Tara Leung 6 Comments

     Trout Almondine is a French dish of lightly pan-fried trout with a sauce made from sliced almonds, butter, lemon juice, and parsley. This fancy dinner is ready in only 25 minutes. Hi friends, If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a photo of trout almondine I shared back in February. My…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: almonds, trout

Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus

May 1, 2019 by Tara Leung 3 Comments

Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus is the perfect treat for your next date night. Enjoy sweet buttery scallops and tender roast asparagus on a bed of creamy cheesy pasta. This post was originally published on February 28, 2018. Because I love this recipe so much, it was republished with new photos and more…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asparagus, cheese, pasta, peas, scallops, seafood

How to Cook Baby Artichokes

April 12, 2019 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

How to Cook Baby Artichokes| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Baby artichokes are delicious roasted, grilled, sautéed, or steamed. Baby artichokes are small and tender enough that you can eat the choke part, unlike with a larger artichoke. When you roast them, they get almost sweet, and the edges get just a little crispy. Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to trim and…

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Filed Under: How-To, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: artichokes, carrots, green onions, radishes, sugar snap peas

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs

April 10, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs have super crispy crunchy golden brown skin over juicy tender meat. Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs are browned in a skillet then baked in the oven. Serve with a quick white wine pan sauce made in the same skillet used to brown the chicken. Regular readers know by now that we…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken thighs, white wine

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

March 27, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats is an easy healthy breakfast, great for meal prep but also doable on a weekday morning. Once you start the pressure cooker, this recipe is completely hands off. Steel cut oats cook perfectly with only 4 minutes under pressure—no need to stand by the stove and stir constantly. With so many topping options, this breakfast never gets boring.

     Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are an easy healthy breakfast, great for meal prep but also doable on a weekday morning. Once you start the pressure cooker, this recipe is completely hands off. Steel cut oats cook perfectly with only 4 minutes under pressure—no need to stand by the stove and stir constantly. With…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes Tagged With: berries, breakfast, chocolate, instant pot, oats

Top Round Roast

March 6, 2019 by Tara Leung 11 Comments

Top Round Roast| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Top Round Roast is a lean cut of beef roasted in the oven just until tender. This easy recipe includes potatoes and veggies for a complete meal. Any leftovers are great in a sandwich or to add protein to a salad. Hi friends, I’m back! There hasn’t been a new post the last few…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: asparagus, beef, carrots, potatoes

Lobster Pasta

February 6, 2019 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Lobster Pasta| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Lobster Pasta is made with frozen lobster tails, fresh pasta, and a creamy alfredo sauce with white wine and garlic. Treat yourself to lobster pasta for your next date night! My Lobster Pasta Recipe Hi folks, Today I’m sharing a romantic luxurious dinner for two perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: cream, lobster, parmesan, pasta

Liege Waffles

January 23, 2019 by Tara Leung 5 Comments

Liege Waffles| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Liege Waffles, from the Belgian city of Liege, are made with a brioche-type yeast-leavened dough and Belgian pearl sugar. Liege waffles are slightly crunchy on the outside from caramelized sugar and flaky and buttery on the inside. They are flavored with vanilla and speckled with crunchy bits of pearl sugar throughout. Enjoy these indulgent…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: chocolate

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

January 16, 2019 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is a Chinese egg drop soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and spinach. Ginger, garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms give the broth a rich flavor. What is Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup? Until recently, I was unfamiliar with Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup. Around Christmastime, my family came to visit us, and my…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken breast, corn, egg, soup, spinach

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About Wednesday Night Cafe

  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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