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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

Summer Vegetable Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)

June 13, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Summer Vegetable Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Start with classic cheddar mac and cheese. Add summer vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, and fresh basil. Finish with breadcrumbs toasted on the stove. No need to turn your oven on. It might not be known as the most sophisticated gourmet meal, but we do both love a good mac and cheese. During…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, cheese, corn, pasta, tomatoes, zucchini

Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage

June 6, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Gnocchi gets crispy when it’s pan-fried in olive oil. Chicken sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes make crispy gnocchi pasta a full meal. One skillet, 25 minutes. With the hot and humid weather starting around this time of year, I definitely lose some of my motivation to cook. Who wants to be spending a lot…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: gnocchi, sausage, spinach, tomatoes

Andes Mountains Quinoa Beef Soup

February 21, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Andes Mountains Quinoa Beef Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This nourishing Peruvian soup is healthy and hearty, perfect for chilly nights up in the mountains or cozy winter dinners, wherever you live. Hi friends, Here’s a little background on this recipe. I wrote about my trip to Peru before, when I shared this recipe for Lomo Saltado. I visited Peru in June (2013)….

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes, South American Tagged With: beef, potatoes, quinoa, stew meat, tomatoes

Chicken Parmesan – Better than a Restaurant

December 6, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Parmesan – Better than a Restaurant | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   With tender chicken, crispy breading, and a browned cheesy topping, this chicken parmesan you can make at home is better than anything from a restaurant. It’s a bold claim, I know. But there is no chicken parmesan that will ever taste better than making this recipe at home. Look, I enjoy going out to…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, chicken, chicken breast, tomatoes, wine

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)

September 6, 2017 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Marinated sirloin steak is stir fried with tomatoes and onions, then tossed with French fries and served over rice. Last week’s recipe was from home. Today I’m sharing a recipe from my past travels. I’ve been very fortunate in that I’ve been able to take a trip once a year since graduating college. In…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes, South American Tagged With: potatoes, rice, steak, tomatoes

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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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