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Bacon Fried Rice

July 17, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Fried Rice | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Bacon fried rice with eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms. Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This post was originally published on May 23, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on July 17, 2019….

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, eggs, kale, mushrooms, rice

Salmon BLTs

June 12, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Salmon BLT

   Salmon BLTs are the perfect summer sandwich. Crispy bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a fresh and creamy herb sauce go great with salmon fillets. This post was originally published on May 30, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on June 12, 2019. During our Alaska vacation in June 2017, I ate…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: bacon, salmon, tomatoes

Chicken Breast with Creamy Corn and Bacon

July 18, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Breast with Creamy Corn and Bacon| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Pan-seared chicken breast is dressed up with creamy sweet corn with mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Sautéed kale goes well with the sweet and salty flavors in the sauce. Serve with garlic bread or pasta for a full meal. Hi folks, Boneless skinless chicken breast. Love it or hate it? While chicken breast…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, cheese, chicken breast, corn

Bacon Chicken Marsala

February 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Chicken Marsala| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This single-skillet chicken and mushroom dish is packed with flavor from sweet marsala wine, smoky bacon, and mascarpone cheese. Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the romance of the holiday or think it’s over-commercialized and silly, I hope you’re having a great day. My Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, chicken, chicken breast, mushrooms, wine

Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice

January 17, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Smoked salmon and asparagus add a fancy touch to fried rice in this 20 minute meal. We eat a lot of rice in our house, thanks to Jonathan. When we first moved in together, his parents bought us a rice cooker and a big bag of rice. Prior to that, when I’d cook for…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asparagus, bacon, eggs, rice, smoked salmon

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)

January 10, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   White beans slow-cooked with bacon, pork shoulder, sausage, and chicken thighs pick up tons of flavor in this cassoulet, a hearty French casserole. Hi folks, I have a few things on my mind this time of year, recipe-wise. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m thinking about some romantic dinner for two type meals. I…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Pork, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, beans, chicken thighs, pork shoulder, sausage

Beef Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)

November 29, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Beef Bourguignon (French Beef Stew) | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Beef bourguignon is a stew made with beef braised in red wine. Originally a peasant food from the Burgundy countryside, this dish became one of the classics of French haute cuisine. Hi there, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. With the holidays coming up, I’ve been gravitating toward warm cozy recipes that can…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, French, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, mushrooms, red wine, top round roast

Polish Style Pork Tenderloin with Potato Dumplings

October 11, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Polish Style Pork Tenderloin with Potato Dumplings | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Polish style pork tenderloin is topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and served alongside homemade potato dumplings (kopytka) and bacon-kissed kale. I’ve written before about how I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel, and how I enjoy creating dishes I’ve tasted on my trips. Example number one: this Lomo Saltado from Peru. Today’s dish…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Eastern European, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, dumplings, kale, mushroms, pork, pork tenderloin, potatoes, sour cream

Cod with New England Clam Chowder Sauce

August 30, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Cod with New England Clam Chowder Sauce | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Tender, buttery, pan-seared cod with a chowder sauce full of briny clams and smoky bacon. Welcome back, and thanks for joining me! In my last post, I talked about how I was practicing photography and styling before starting the blog. That wasn’t the only thing I had to learn. If you’re reading this on…

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Filed Under: Dinner, New England, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: bacon, clams, cod, potatoes

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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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