Lunchtime Links for December 23rd, 2021

• The Kitchn: White hot chocolate. 
• Food 52: Ginger beer.
• Sugar and Cloth: Quick Funfetti birthday cheesecake.
• Table for Two: Cinnamon brown sugar cookies. 
• How Sweet Eats: Chipotle bacon blue cheese crispy smashed potatoes. 

Lunchtime Links for December 22nd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Drunken noodles. 
• Love and Olive Oil: Matcha white chocolate crunch bark.
• Crazy for Crust: Cinnamon roll blondies.
• Love and Lemons: Christmas breakfast recipes. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Short rib onion soup.

Lunchtime Links for December 21st, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Cookie dessert board. 
• Love and Lemons: Garlic bread.
• The Kitchn: Red velvet cheesecake.
• How Sweet Eats: Vodka sauce meatballs on Ricotta toast.
• I Am a Food Blog: Smashed potatoes.

Lunchtime Links for December 20th, 2021

• Averie Cooks: Chocolate covered Christmas Oreos. 
• Food 52: 50 chocolate recipes.
• Love and Lemons: Garlic butter.
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip cookie pie.
• The Kitchn: Buffalo mac and cheese.

Lunchtime Links for December 16th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Peanut butter pancakes.  
• Table for Two: Christmas tree cookies.
• Creme de la Crumb: Margherita pizza.
• Averie Cooks: Christmas tree cupcakes.
• Bakerella: Santa's bag cake pops.

Lunchtime Links for December 15th, 2021

• Table for Two: Copycat iced sugar cookie latte. 
• The Live-in Kitchen: Baked ravioli.
• Cookies and Cups: Easy butter cookies. 
• Love and Lemons: Stuffed shells.
• The Kitchn: Cheesy sausage dip.

Lunchtime Links for December 14th, 2021

• Table for Two: Holiday wreath charcuterie board. 
• The Kitchn: Glossy fudge brownies.
• Weelicious: Herb garlic roast potatoes. 
• I Am a Food Blog: Garlic lobster pasta.
• Style Sweet: Christmas tree cake. 

Takeout Tuesday - Falafel Rice and Lentils Bowl from Shouk Rockville

I was looking forward to checking out the new Shouk location in Rockville since I had heard good things about them from people that have tried it in DC.  I always like a new fast casual concept menu, and this bowl from Shouk was delicious! 

For my first visit I ordered the falafel in a rice and lentil bowl, which comes with chickpea & herb falafel, pickled green cabbage, Israeli salad (tomato/cucumber/onion), pickle, and tahina.  As you can see there's a lot of stuff packed into the bowl with a variety of flavors and textures.  The falafel were crispy and warm well into me eating this at home, which is always a plus.  The toppings were all fresh and it was very delicious all combined together.  They have an ordering screen which makes seeing your options very easy, and also do online ordering for easy pickup.  I will be back soon to try more of their menu!   

 Shouk - Montrose Shopping Center

5568 Randolph Road

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for December 13th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta. 
• Table for Two: Funfetti mug cake.
• A Spicy Perspective: Hot cocoa bombs.
• The First Year Blog: M&M cookies.
• Crazy for Crust: Butter cookies.

Lunchtime Links for December 9th, 2021

• Cookies and Cups: M&M cookie bars. 
• I Am a Food Blog: 5 baked Brie recipes.
• Weelicious: Sugar cookie trees.
• Table for Two: Chocolate chip mug cake.
• The Kitchn: Cinnamon roll cake.

Lunchtime Links for December 8th, 2021

• Just One Cookbook: Furikake Chex mix. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: French bread pizzas.
• Weelicious: Cinnamon Streusel coffee cake.
• Pinch of Yum: Cinnamon rolls.
• The First Year Blog: Oreo fudge.

Lunchtime Links for December 7th, 2021

•  My Baking Addiction: Peanut butter pretzel bars.
• Gimme Some Oven: Christmas cupcakes.
• Love and Lemons: Homemade hot chocolate.
• Handle the Heat: M&M Christmas cookies.
• Averie Cooks: Christmas red velvet poke cake.

Takeout Tuesday - Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria

So seeing these photos were a nice reminder that I need to get over to Piccoli Piatti again ASAP, haha.

Piccoli Piatti opened towards the end of 2020 in the Wildwood shopping center, and has lots of menu options, pizzas and otherwise available.  Below we have the Margherita and Pepperoni pizzas, some classic flavors but the taste was anything but basic!  I loved the bubbly and pleasantly chewy crust along with the strong flavors of the toppings.  The slices froze and reheated well in a toaster oven, which is a nice bonus if you have leftovers.  

In addition to pizzas they have a wide range of small plates, salads, and lunch-only sandwiches on their menu.  I'll have to get over there soon to try more items from their menu!

 Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria

10257 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814

Lunchtime Links for December 6th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Sugar cookie bark. 
• Love and Lemons: Garlic knots.
• Food 52: 15 mac and cheese recipes.
• A Kitchen Addiction: Peanut butter fudge.
• Bakerella: Candy chocolate chip cookies.

Lunchtime Links for December 2nd, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Flourless chocolate cake. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Mini pumpkin Dutch baby pancakes.
• A Spicy Perspective: Cast iron deep dish pizza.
• Pinch of Yum: Chocolate cookies.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Pumpkin dinner rolls.

Lunchtime Links for December 1st, 2021

• The Kitchn: Biscuits and gravy casserole. 
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin coffee cake.
• Table for Two: Sweet potato muffins.
• The First Year Blog: Christmas tree brownies.
• Serious Eats: Cornbread muffins.

Lunchtime Links for November 30th, 2021

• A Spicy Perspective: Easy magic custard cake. 
• My Baking Addition: Garlic mashed potatoes.
• Handle the Heat: Chocolate chip pancakes.
• Love and Lemons: Crispy smashed potatoes.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Creamy Tuscan sausage Gnocchi.

Takeout Tuesday - Macarons from Sweets by Caroline

I saw that Sweets by Caroline was having a pop up at a local Athleta store this past weekend and made my way over there to pick up some of her macarons.  I've had her macarons before and really love her creative and delicious macarons.  

The whole lineup at the pop up was so cute, with some seasonal flavors mixed in too.  I got two of the Creme Brulee, and then one of each of Cookies and Cream, S'mores, Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie.  These macarons pack so much flavor in each bite, and I love the creativity in the presentation of them as well.  Her macarons are sold at the shop local store in Rockville Town Square, but I also hope to catch her at another local pop up or event again soon! 

 

Lunchtime Links for November 29th, 2021

• Just One Cookbook: Japanese sweet potatoes. 
• The Kitchn: Homemade pretzel bites.
• Serious Eats: Pumpkin Chiffon pie.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Pumpkin chocolate chip loaf.
• The First Year Blog: Chocolate fudge.

Lunchtime Links for November 24th, 2021

• The First Year Blog: Funfetti cookies. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Biscoff pumpkin pie.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Fudge brownie pie.
• Handle the Heat: Pumpkin cheesecake.
• How Sweet Eats: Pumpkin cream cold brew icebox cake.

Lunchtime Links for November 23rd, 2021

•  How Sweet Eats: Broccoli shells and cheese.
• The First Year Blog: Oreo pudding pie. 
• The Live-In Kitchen: Pumpkin chocolate chip bars.
• Table for Two: Fried mashed potato balls.
• The Kitchn: Spinach stuffed shells. 

Lunchtime Links for November 22nd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Baked Cavatappi.  
• Cookies and Cups: Pumpkin cinnamon roll cake. 
• Pinch of Yum: Corn casserole.
• My Baking Addiction: Cheddar dinner rolls.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Spiced pumpkin tart.

Lunchtime Links for November 18th, 2021

•  Two Peas and Their Pod: Brown butter Twix cookies.
• Table for Two: Pumpkin roll.
• How Sweet Eats: Smoked cheddar sour cream biscuits.
• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin Streusel cheesecake bars.
• Handle the Heat: Soft pretzel Thanksgiving stuffing.

Lunchtime Links for November 17th, 2021

• Table for Two: Pumpkin delight. 
• I Am a Food Blog: Egg fried rice.
• Love and Olive Oil: Pumpkin chocolate swirl bread.
• The Kitchn: Parmesan smashed potatoes.
• Style Sweet: Pumpkin cake with coffee cream cheese frosting.

Lunchtime Links for November 16th, 2021

• My Baking Addiction: Pumpkin spice cupcakes. 
• Table for Two: Scalloped potatoes.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Pumpkin waffles. 
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate peanut butter blossom cookies.
• The Kitchn: Smashed garlicky potatoes.

Takeout Tuesday - The Mountain View at Call Your Mother Deli

 

The Mountain View breakfast sandwich at Call Your Mother Deli is packed full of deliciousness, with a combination of foods that I never thought to put in a bagel, haha.  This contains bodega-style local eggs, American and cheddar cheeses, a latke, and avocado on a plain bagel.  The latke definitely stood out to me as being so random for a sandwich ingredient but it works so well! The only thing I would've added is some hot sauce which I didn't really of until after the fact, but it was a super filling and delicious sandwich either way.  Everything except the avocado was nice and hot, with lots of gooey cheese in every bite.  So delicious! 

Call Your Mother Deli - Pike and Rose

11807 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for November 15th, 2021

• Table for Two: Corn casserole. 
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin cheesecake.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Salted pretzel peanut butter cup cookies.
• Love and Lemons: Baked potato wedges.
• Crazy for Crust: Caramel cheesecake pie.

Lunchtime Links for November 11th, 2021

• Gimme Some Oven: Pumpkin coffee cake. 
• Table for Two: Cheesy chicken and broccoli rice skillet.
  
• I Heart Naptime: Chocolate whoopie pies.
• A Spicy Perspective: Creamy baked Rigatoni.
• The First Year Blog: Reese's cup cookies.

Lunchtime Links for November 10th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Coffee cake cookies.  
• Love and Olive Oil: Taco shells and cheese.
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese tofu recipes. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Old school dinner rolls.
• Skinnytaste: Drunken style noodles with shrimp.

Lunchtime Links for November 9th, 2021

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Baked spaghetti. 
• The Kitchn: Crispy Parmesan potatoes. 
• Sugar and Cloth: Copycat Starbucks banana bread.
• Pinch of Yum: Chicken Tortilla soup.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Tortellini Bolognese.

Takeout Tuesday - Pumpkin Spice Milk from Greenheart

 

I was very happy to see this pumpkin spice cashew milk available at the Pike and Rose farmers' market this past weekend after seeing it on the Greenheart Juice Shop's Instagram account.  I've tried almost all of their market offerings so far and of course I love trying anything pumpkin spice flavored.  I can't really say what is different about "activated cashew milk" myself but it tasted very smooth and I wouldn't have really known that it was different from another non-dairy milk.  The pumpkin spice and maple syrup definitely stood out to me as the strongest flavors in this.  This was really tasty and a fun new way to enjoy pumpkin spice season!

Greenheart Juice - Pike Central Farm Market (Saturdays)

935 Prose Street parking lot

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for November 8th, 2021

• Cookies and Cups: Mini pumpkin cheesecakes.
• Handle the Heat: Chocolate recipes. 
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting.  
• The First Year Blog: Chocolate chip cookie bars.
• Style Sweet: Pumpkin recipes. 

Lunchtime Links for November 4th, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Vodka sauce chicken Parmesan. 
• Creme de la Crumb: Crab cakes. 
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese sweet potato rice.
• Crazy for Crust: Oreo truffle brownies.
• My Baking Addiction: Apple peanut butter cookies. 

Lunchtime Links for November 3rd, 2021

• Averie Cooks: Soft and chewy Snickers cookies. 
• A Kitchen Addiction: Bakery style pumpkin muffins.
• I Am a Food Blog: Crispy rice.
• Food52: 19 cream pie recipes.
• Crazy for Crust: Caramel stuffed pumpkin cookies.

Lunchtime Links for November 2nd, 2021

• Sally's Baking Addiction: Recipes to make with leftover pumpkin puree. 
• I Heart Naptime: Cheesy mashed potatoes.
• Crazy for Crust: M&M cake mix cookies.
• Love and Lemons: Applesauce cake.
• Bake at 350: 10 pumpkin recipes.

Takeout Tuesday - Halloween Box from Sunday Morning Bakehouse

 

I hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend! When I saw that Sunday Morning Bakehouse was doing pre-orders for a Halloween treat box again this year, of course I had to get one again - so cute!

  This box consisted of a homemade Oreo, brownie, pumpkin shaped Krispie treat, a meringue ghost, a Reese's pieces chocolate cookie, and pumpkin shaped sugar cookies along with some fun sized candy.  Everything was so fun to look at and a really festive way to enjoy Halloween!  I am saving most of these in the freezer for later, but I love how there's so many different types of treats if you were sharing with a group.  I can't wait to see what holiday items they come out with later! 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse 

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for November 1st, 2021

• Seasons and Suppers: Easy sheet pan pumpkin pancakes.
• The Kitchn: Sweet potato waffles.
• Weelicious: Quick pumpkin cinnamon rolls.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Brown butter Biscoff rice Krispie treats. 
• Table for Two: Pumpkin chocolate marbled zebra bread.

Lunchtime Links for October 28th, 2021

• Food52: 22 potato side dish recipes. 
• Handle the Heat: Jack-o-lantern chocolate sugar cookies.
• The Kitchn: Caesar roasted broccoli.
• Cookies and Cups: Chocolate espresso pound cake.
• Table for Two: Fish and chips.

Lunchtime Links for October 27th, 2021

•  Cookies and Cups: Mini corn dogs.
• How Sweet Eats: Skillet Ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Pumpkin banana bread.
• Crazy for Crust: Caramel chocolate chip cookie bars.
• Table for Two: Homemade Hamburger Helper.

Lunchtime Links for October 26th, 2021

• I Heart Naptime: No-bake Oreo cake pops. 
• Crazy for Crust: Red velvet cookies.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Pumpkin spice roll cookies. 
• Table for Two: Orange chicken.
• Cookies and Cups: Pumpkin cream cheese muffins.

Takeout Tuesday - Sunday Morning Bakehouse's Pumpkin Loaf

 

Happy National Pumpkin Day!  What better way to celebrate than by sharing this delicious pumpkin loaf from Sunday Morning Bakehouse?  Don't let the simple looks of it fool you - this slice of pumpkin loaf was really flavorful!  The slightly crispy edges have a nice contrast with the thick middle of spiced pumpkin flavor, and this was really rich without feeling heavy.  Perfect with some tea or coffee - I enjoyed this with plain iced coffee.  I knew that I would like their pumpkin menu items to begin with, but I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by how tasty this was! 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for October 25th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Buttermilk pumpkin waffles.  
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin crepes.
• Crazy for Crust: Brownie cookies.
• The First Year Blog: Peanut butter cupcakes.
• Handle the Heat: Sugar cookies.

Lunchtime Links for October 21st, 2021

• The Kitchn: Custard pie.  
• Averie Cooks: Homemade soft pretzels.
• I Heart Naptime: Pesto chicken.
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. 
• How Sweet Eats: Vodka sauce pizza. 

Lunchtime Links for October 20th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Peanut butter chocolate chip skillet cookie a la mode.  
  
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin chocolate chip bread.
• Food 52: 8 coffee recipes.
• Gimme Some Oven: Creamy Buffalo chicken and rice soup.
• A Spicy Perspective: Italian chicken cutlets.

Lunchtime Links for October 19th, 2021

• Just One Cookbook: Ginger pork Shogayaki. 
• The Kitchn: Garlicky cheesy breadsticks.
• Averie Cooks: Chocolate chip pumpkin Bundt cake with chocolate ganache.
• Serious Eats: Fried potato mochi.
• Cookies and Cups: Creamy pumpkin sausage pasta.

Takeout Tuesday - Target's Favorite Day Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Yum, this might be one of my favorite pumpkin ice creams I've tried to date!  I heard about some new Favorite Day brand items at Target a while ago, and this pumpkin cheesecake ice cream definitely caught my eye.  Besides the creamy pumpkin base, I really enjoyed how there was so much of the graham cracker pieces throughout - so delicious!  Unfortunately this flavor has been a little hard to track again once I knew I liked it, but I'm hoping that it'll come back in stock by me soon.  

Lunchtime Links for October 18th, 2021

• The Comfort of Cooking: Easy fried cheese bites.  
• Weelicious: Chicken Mozzarella pasta. 
• Handle the Heat: Beer cheese dip.
• Table for Two: Pizza stuffed chicken.
• I Heart Naptime: Nacho cheese dip.

Lunchtime Links for October 14th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Chili cheese fries.
• Table for Two: Apple cider cupcakes. 
• Serious Eats: Penne Alla Vodka.
• Creme de la Crumb: BBQ beef brisket tacos.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Baked chicken tenders. 

Lunchtime Links for October 13th, 2021

• Table for Two: Pumpkin cream cheese muffins. 
• Bake at 350: Fall-themed decorated cookies.
• Handle the Heat: Pretzels.
• Cookies and Cups: Easy pumpkin bread.
• How Sweet Eats: Pumpkin dream cupcakes.

Lunchtime Links for September 27th, 2021

• Table for Two: Four cheese beefy pasta shells. 
• The First Year Blog: Applesauce cake.
• Crazy for Crust: 5 Halloween cupcakes.
• Serious Eats: Batter fried chicken.
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese pickled cucumbers.

Lunchtime Links for September 23rd, 2021

• The Cozy Apron: BBQ chicken pizza.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Peanut butter rice krispie treats.
• Crazy for Crust: Mochadoodles. 
• Table for Two: Pumpkin pie smoothie. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Ultimate turkey bacon club sandwich.

Lunchtime Links for September 22nd, 2021

• The Cozy Apron: Apple coffee cake. 
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice recipes. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Smothered chicken recipe.
• Table for Two: Apple blondies.
• Love and Olive Oil: Sprinkle party blondies.

Lunchtime Links for September 21st, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice blondies.  
• My Baking Addiction: Chocolate Bundt cake.
• How Sweet Eats: Pesto meatball melts. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Banana chocolate chip snack cake.
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin muffins.

Takeout Tuesday - Call Your Mother Deli in Pike & Rose

Welcome to the neighborhood Call Your Mother deli!  Their newest location is in Pike & Rose, which is very exciting since it'll be much easier to go and grab something delicious for breakfast or lunch.  Their opening day was yesterday with a steady stream of customers when I went mid-morning.  I got the Royal Palm bagel sandwich, and it was packed full of flavor and different textures.  I really enjoyed this one as a smoked salmon fan.  They also threw in a free chocolate chip cookie which is still waiting in the fridge for me to enjoy as a snack today.  

I love how creative their menu is, with lots of sandwich selections that you may not find in a traditional bagel shop.  

During their pre-opening last Saturday when I happened to walk by, I got the Turkey BLTA from their lunch sandwiches section, as well as a plain bagel to freeze and an extra snickerdoodle cookie.  This was free for the pre-opening and I will definitely be getting these again, especially that sandwich with the flavorful herb mayo and plenty of fillings! 

 

Call Your Mother - Pike & Rose

11808 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for September 20th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Copycat Starbucks pumpkin scones.  
• The Comfort of Cooking: One-pot creamy beef and shells.
• Sugar and Cloth: Cookies and cream Oreo pie. 
• Table for Two: Drunken noodles with chicken.
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin earthquake cake. 

Lunchtime Links for September 16th, 2021

• Just One Cookbook: Meal prep freezer-friendly bento dishes.  
• I Am a Food Blog: Sausage gravy. 
• The Kitchn: Four BLT recipes. 
• Food52: Cucumber salad recipes. 
• Crazy for Crust: Cinnamon bread. 

Lunchtime Links for September 15th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Five make-ahead lunch salad recipes.  
• Gimme Some Oven: Pumpkin spice lattes. 
• Bakerella: Biscoff chocolate chip cookies. 
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin white chocolate snickerdoodles. 
• Averie Cooks: Starbucks copycat pumpkin cream cheese muffins. 

Lunchtime Links for September 14th, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Grilled BBQ pulled pork and sweet corn pizza.  
• I Heart Naptime: Sheet pan chicken thighs. 
• The Kitchn: 10 minute coffee cake mug cake.
• Creme de la Crumb: Baked chicken breasts. 
• Williams-Sonoma: Small batch baking recipes. 

Takeout Tuesday - Mocha Brioche Donut from Sunday Morning Bakehouse

I always love coffee-based sweets and baked goods, so of course I enjoyed this Mocha Brioche doughnut from Sunday Morning Bakehouse!  This fluffy doughnut was filled with a delicious mocha cream and topped with chocolate glaze and chocolate pearls on top.  There was a strong coffee flavor in the filling, and I love the chocolate pearls on top for texture.  This was delicious with a latte (for even more coffee flavor, haha) and anyone that loves Mochas will love this one! 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for September 13th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: XL bakery style peanut butter cookies.  
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Corn salsa.
• Table for Two: Teriyaki beef and broccoli. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Creamy confetti corn with bacon. 
• I Am a Food Blog: Corn cheese.

Lunchtime Links for September 9th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin pull-apart loaf.  
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Soft pretzel knots. 
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin muffins.
  
• Love and Lemons: BLT pasta salad. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Salted brown butter rice krispie treats. 

Lunchtime Links for September 8th, 2021

•  Handle the Heat: Pizza dough.
• Love and Olive Oil: Espresso crumb coffee cake. 
• How Sweet Eats: Hot lobster roll dip.
• Pinch of Yum: Three cheese baked Gnocchi with spinach. 
• I Heart Naptime: Brown butter blondies. 

Lunchtime Links for September 7th, 2021

• I Am a Food Blog: Cheesy potatoes. 
• Cookies and Cups: No bake Nutella cheesecake.
• The Kitchn: Polpette (meatballs).
• Crazy for Crust: Candy overload cookies. 
• Gimme Some Oven: Roasted tomato soup.

Takeout Tuedsay - A&J's Rockville

 

I got this takeout meal from A&J's Restaurant on Rockville Pike a while ago, but writing about it is a good reminder for me to go back again soon.  For this takeout order I didn't really go for anything new, and clearly was very hungry by the looks of being ready to eat straight out of the containers, haha.  From the left we have their pan fried pork dumplings, Dan Dan Mian spicy noodles, and wonton soup.  The perfect carb-y meal with enough for leftovers.  I especially love how their pan fried dumplings are longer for a great crispy surface area.  They have a very easy online ordering site with descriptions of every menu item, which is especially nice if you're not familiar with their offerings! 

A&J's Rockville 

1319 Rockville Pike #C

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for September 2nd, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice cookies. 
• I Am a Food Blog: Chicken Katsu.
• Cookies and Cups: Banana pound cake.
• Just One Cookbook: Matcha green tea ice cream.
• Bake at 350: Five apple recipes.

Lunchtime Links for September 1st, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice snickerdoodles.
• Averie Cooks: Homemade sloppy Joe's.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Honey mustard chicken salad.
• I Am a Food Blog: Rabokki.
• Just One Cookbook: Pork Shabu Shabu and cold Somen with sesame miso sauce.

Lunchtime Links for August 31st, 2021

• The Comfort of Cooking: Crispy garlic Parmesan potato wedges. 
• Crazy for Crust: Cookie dough cupcakes.
• Pinch of Yum: Hot honey salmon.
• I Heart Naptime: Sheet pan pancakes.
• Weelicious: Sheet pan pizza.

Takeout Tuesday - PLNT Burger in Whole Foods Rockville

Welcome to the neighborhood PLNT Burger! PLNT Burger opened inside of the Rockville Pike Whole Foods on August 14th, and I am glad I got a chance to try out their plant based burger.  For their opening day they were giving away 100 PLNT burgers or PLNT cheeseburgers and I got in on the tail end of their giveaway, woohoo!

The employees were very enthusiastic about the grand opening, helpful with answering questions about the menu, and kept things organized and well spaced out for the people waiting.  They are located in the prepared foods area by the pizza station, with a nice clear display so you can check out their menu while you're shopping.  The burger itself was tasty - I've never tried the Impossible brand products before so the texture took some getting used to on my first bite.  However, for something being plant based I was very impressed with how much it seemed like a meat based burger.  This is a great option for lunch if you're in the mood for something while in the area, and I definitely want to try more of their menu items soon.

PLNT Burger 

Whole Foods Market

11355 Woodglen Drive 

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for August 30th, 2021

• A Spicy Perspective: Neapolitan pizza. 
• I Heart Naptime: Chocolate banana cream pie. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Tomato salsa.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Crispy bubble potato chips. 
• Table for Two: Copycat pumpkin cream cold brew.

Lunchtime Links for August 26th, 2021

• Seasons and Suppers: Creamy roasted red pepper pasta.  
• Averie Cooks: Pumpkin roll.
• Crazy for Crust: Apple coffee cake.
• Handle the Heat: Cheesecake bars.
• How Sweet Eats: Salted peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats.

Lunchtime Links for August 25th, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Summer Tortellini Carbonara. 
• Pinch of Yum: Garlic butter shrimp boil.
• Seasons and Suppers: Simple summer corn chowder.
• Table for Two: Pizza muffins.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Hot honey chicken biscuits.

Lunchtime Links for August 24th, 2021

•  Averie Cooks: Copycat pumpkin spice latte.
• Table for Two: Mongolian-style meatballs.
• Kirbie's Cravings: 2 ingredient peanut butter banana cookies.
• Style Sweet: Caramel apple coffee cake.
• Love and Lemons: Fresh tomato sauce.

Takeout Tuesday - Momo Mochi Donuts

I love Mochi doughnuts that I have had in Japan, so seeing these being offered nearby was pretty exciting to find out about!  Momo Mochi Donuts is located inside The Spot food hall and had a good variety of flavors available when I checked them out.  

I got the Matcha, Ube, and Black sesame flavors for takeout to enjoy over a few days.  I love the chewy consistency and the decorations are very cute!  If you haven't tried Mochi doughnuts before, they're definitely less crumbly than a cake doughnut, and more of that chewy, soft texture when you bite into them.  The shape of these doughnuts also makes it easy to split up to share them, haha.  I'll be back to try more of their flavors for sure! 

 

 

Momo Mochi

The Spot Rockville

225 N. Washington Street

Rockville, MD 20850

Lunchtime Links for August 23rd, 2021

• The Live-In Kitchen: Applesauce cupcakes. 
• Cookies and Cups: Bang Bang meatballs.
• Handle the Heat: Banana muffins.
• I Heart Naptime: Kung Pao chicken.
• The First Year Blog: No bake Oreo cheesecake.

Lunchtime Links for August 19th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Flourless brownie cookies. 
• Love and Olive Oil: Honey vanilla Pots de Creme.
• Kirbie's Cravings: 3 ingredient yogurt cake.
• How Sweet Eats: Pizza Lasagna roll ups.
• The Kitchn: New 2022 Girl Scout cookie flavor.

Lunchtime Links for August 18th, 2021

• Bakerella: Coffee cinnamon rolls. 
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin Nutella cookie bars.
• Table for Two: Apple cider coffee cake.
• I Am A Food Blog: Chow mein.
• Bake at 350: Copycat Keebler Fudge Stripes cookies.

Lunchtime Links for August 17th, 2021

• The Live-In Kitchen: Panzanella salad. 
• Table for Two: No-churn Oreo fudge ice cream.
• Style Sweet: One bowl vanilla cake.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Meatball flatbread pizza.
• Love and Lemons: Boiling corn on the cob.

Takeout Tuesday - Peruvian Chicken from Poyoteca

I recently had an appointment in a different part of town, so I figured I should pick something up for lunch in the area while I was there.  I had been to Poyoteca once before and wanted to try out their Peruvian roasted chicken.  This is the quarter dark chicken and Choclo sweet corn side, and both were really tasty!  Everything was flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.  I'll be back to try more of their menu options, especially all the different side dishes they offer.

Poyoteca

14921 Shady Grove Road Unit G

Rockville, MD 20850

Lunchtime Links for August 16th, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Rose Aperol spritz. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Hummus avocado toast.
• Crazy for Crust: Peanut butter banana bread.
• My Baking Addiction: Mexican street corn salad.
• The Kitchn: Crustless pumpkin pie.

Lunchtime Links for August 12th, 2021

• Gimme Some Oven: Bruschetta. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Honey butter cornbread.
• Seasons and Suppers: S'mores Bundt cake.
• Love and Lemons: Herb compound butters.
• Bake at 350: 11 summer food-themed cookies.

Lunchtime Links for August 11th, 2021

• Averie Cooks: Olive oil chocolate chip cookies.
• The Kitchn: Tomato Bisque.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chicken pasta salad.
• I Am a Food Blog: Kewpie mayo.
• How Sweet Eats: Grilled steak salad.

Lunchtime Links for August 10th, 2021

•  How Sweet Eats: Chimichurri grilled chicken with Couscous salad.
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice Chex Mix.
• The Kitchn: Chocolate chip pancakes.
• I Am a Food Blog: Sunomono Japanese cucumber salad. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Nashville hot chicken tenders. 

Takeout Tuesday - Banana Pudding Jar from Sunday Morning Bakehouse

I am loving these layered jar desserts from Sunday Morning Bakehouse - so many flavors and textures in a cute jar!  This banana pudding jar was available recently, so of course I had to get one to try out.  This one is pretty cream and custard heavy which I personally love, so I knew that this one would be good.  The slightly torched top with the banana slice was a nice touch as well.  I hope they continue to come out with these cute and delicious jar desserts! 

 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse - Pike and Rose

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for August 9th, 2021

• Love and Lemons: Cherry tomato pasta. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Salmon Poke.
• I Am a Food Blog: Chicken Caesar salad.
• Bake at 350: 21 chocolate chip cookie recipes.
• Just One Cookbook: Matcha Gateau au Chocolat.

Lunchtime Links for August 5th, 2021

• Love and Olive Oil: Chocolate chip banana bread muffins.  
• The Kitchn: Grandbaby Cakes' vanilla cupcakes.
• Style Sweet: Peanut butter s'mores pie.
• Creme de la Crumb: Fish tacos with slaw.
• How Sweet Eats: Marinated tomato BLATs.

Lunchtime Links for August 4th, 2021

•  Bake at 350: Sublime s'mores brownies.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Ice cream loaf cake.
• Food52: Mochi cake recipes.
• La Creme de la Crumb: Simple Guacamole.
• The Kitchn: Magnolia Bakery's vanilla cupcakes.

Lunchtime Links for August 3rd, 2021

• SoraNews24: How to open a Japanese convenience store rice ball. 
• I Heart Naptime: Crispy smashed potatoes.
• Table for Two: Watermelon Frose.
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip M&M cookies.
• How Sweet Eats: Burrata, basil, and peach Panzanella.

Takeout Tuesday - bb.q Chicken at Pike and Rose

 

The bb.q chicken stand inside the Block at Pike and Rose has some of the best Korean fried chicken I've had so far!  These are the soy garlic wings, and they are so good.  The batter is super crispy without feeling heavy, and the soy garlic flavor was really strong throughout.  I'm tempted to keep getting these soy garlic wings, but something tells me I should try out all of their other great looking variations as well.  I look forward to exploring more of their menu soon! 

Lunchtime Links for August 2nd, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Peanut butter Nutella cookies.  
• How Sweet Eats: Peanut butter Oreo ice cream.
• The Kitchn: Roasted baby potatoes.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Korean fried chicken tenders.
• Creme de la Crumb: Grilled tri-tip steak with tiger sauce. 

Lunchtime Links for July 29th, 2021

• Gimme Some Oven: Cheesy pesto rolls. 
• Crazy for Crust: Cake mix cookies. 
• Love and Lemons: 25 fresh corn recipes.
• Bakerella: Reese's brownie bites. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Pasta alla Sorrentina.

Lunchtime Links for July 28th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Chicken Alfredo pizza.  
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate cake mix cookies. 
• La Creme de la Crumb: 5-minute fish taco sauce. 
• I Am A Food Blog: Ricotta toast.
• Cookies and Cups: Fried ice cream.

Lunchtime Links for July 27th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Corn and tomato salad. 
• I Am A Food Blog: Brioche French toast. 
• Crazy for Crust: Fudgy M&M brownies.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Banana coffee cake. 
• Averie Cooks: Teriyaki steak tips. 

Lunchtime Links for July 26th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Homemade potato chips. 
• Averie Cooks: Chocolate poke cake. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Baja fish tacos. 
• Love and Lemons: 9 cold soup recipes. 
• Crazy for Crust: No bake Mocha mud pie dessert. 

Lunchtime Links for July 22nd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Loaded baked potato. 
• How Sweet Eats: Summertime grilled corn and crab pasta salad.
• Bake at 350: 5 ice cream pies.
• Averie Cooks: Beef taco salad bowls.
• Cookies and Cups: Orange chicken.

Lunchtime Links for July 21st, 2021

• The Kitchn: 5 skillet recipes.  
• Weelicious: Tomato bread salad.
• Seasons and Suppers: Korean pork Bulgogi.
• Sally's Baking Addition: Cookies and cream sheet cake.
• The Comfort of Cooking: 4 ingredient cheesy tator tot Poutine.

Lunchtime Links for July 20th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Red velvet waffles with cream cheese glaze. 
• Averie Cooks: Homemade marshmallows.
• Table for Two: Spicy peach Agua Fresca. 
• Food52: Korean barbeque recipes. 
• The Kitchn: Stuffed salmon.

Takeout Tuesday - Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream

 

What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream day this past Sunday than with this ice cream flight from Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream?  I love this idea and figured this was the perfect day to try it out. 

With the flight you pick any six available flavors as generous kiddie scoops in one container.  This is a great way to try out a new flavor you're interested in, or for people that want to share a few different scoops.  I got the following flavors, starting on the top left: Party Cake, Oreo Lover, Vanilla, White Chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel (new), Mmm & M, and then Coffee Oreo.  This was a great way to try out some new flavors as well as some old favorites - all delicious! Be sure to check out Sarah's if you're in the area for some tasty and creative ice cream! 

Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream - Wildwood

10219 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814