Lunchtime Links for September 30th, 2020

• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting.  
• Picky Palate: Chocolate peanut butter flourless cookies. 
• Love and Lemons: Pumpkin muffins. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: Apple cinnamon coffee cake.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin recipes. 

Lunchtime Links for September 29th, 2020

• The First Year Blog: Sugar cookies. 
• The Comfort of Cooking: 5 ingredient pumpkin cinnamon rolls.
• A Spicy Perspective: Meat sauce with spaghetti.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Pumpkin cookies.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

Takeout Tuesday - Anh-mazing Viet Kitchen's Cajun Seafood Banh Mi

I recently got takeout from one of the restaurants inside the Block MD, Anh-mazing Viet Kitchen, and I already can't wait to go back for this Banh Mi! This is their Cajun Seafood Banh Mi, but it's not just with any basic seafood.  This one is packed with fried soft shell crab and shrimp, which are two of my favorites!  I will take every opportunity to enjoy soft shell crab, especially fried so it's super crispy.  For the Cajun part - it comes with a delicious and savory Cajun sauce to pour over or dip the sandwich in to.  This packs a lot of flavor and texture, and I highly recommend trying it out especially if you also love seafood, soft shell crab, or Banh Mi! 

Anh-mazing Viet Kitchen

inside The Block MD

967 Rose Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 

Lunchtime Links for September 28th, 2020

•  I Heart Naptime: Chicken taco soup.
• Sally's Baking Addition: Super soft pumpkin cookies.
• The Kitchn: Oven-roasted Parmesan corn on the cob.
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin doughnuts.
• Picky Palate: Pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie.

Lunchtime Links for September 24th, 2020

•  My Baking Addiction: Buffalo chicken dip.
• How Sweet Eats: Apple cider funnel cakes with cinnamon sugar. 
• Steamy Kitchen: Peanut sauce.
• Creme de la Crumb: Mongolian beef and broccoli with noodles.
• Damn Delicious: Pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. 

Lunchtime Links for September 23rd, 2020

• Crazy for Crust: Classic birthday cake. 
• Gimme Some Oven: Pumpkin scones. 
• Steamy Kitchen: Roasted sesame dressing. 
• How Sweet Eats: Fall candles. 
• The Kitchn: Tofu recipes. 

Lunchtime Links for September 22nd, 2020

•  Two Peas and Their Pod: Roasted tomato basil soup.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Chocolate peanut butter frosting.
• Table for Two: Baked Ziti.
• Crazy for Crust: Funfetti birthday pie.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Pumpkin recipes for the microwave. 

Takeout Tuesday - Sunday Morning Bakehouse's Pumpkin Pie Twice Baked Croissant

I'm a big fan of pumpkin items, so of course I had to go check out this new pumpkin pie twice baked croissant from Sunday Morning Bakehouse that came out recently!  

It's a big and light croissant filled with pumpkin and cinnamon frangipane, and has so much of that rich pumpkin pie flavor packed inside.  This was perfect with a cold brew coffee and a great way to get some fall flavor appreciation started, haha.  If you also love pumpkin or pumpkin pie, this croissant should definitely be on your list!

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

 

Lunchtime Links for September 21st, 2020

• All Things Target: Fall doormats at Target. 
• Cookies and Cups: Cinnamon Toast Crunch cookies.
• Love and Lemons: Tomato basil soup.
• The Kitchn: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.
• Crazy for Crust: Basic yellow cake.

Lunchtime Links for September 17th, 2020

•  Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip birthday cookies. 
• How Sweet Eats: Brown butter iced pumpkin cookies. 
• Averie Cooks: Chicken Parmesan pasta casserole.
• Cookies and Cups: Bombshell Oreo brownies. 
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin cheesecake brownies.

Lunchtime Links for September 16th, 2020

• Serious Eats: Roast chicken with Romesco and creamy corn. 
• I Heart Naptime: Vanilla cupcakes. 
• Weelicious: Bubble waffles. 
• My Baking Addiction: Apple cinnamon muffins. 
• Averie Cooks: Glazed pumpkin coffee cake. 

Lunchtime Links for September 15th, 2020

• Crazy for Crust: Gooey Oreo cookie bars. 
• Love and Lemons: Cast iron skillet pizza.
• A Spicy Perspective: Chocolate chip cookies.
• Cookies and Cups: Homemade Brioche.
• Gimme Some Oven: Iced pumpkin spice latte.

Takeout Tuesday - Temari Japanese Cafe's Katsu Curry

 

I am not joking when I say that this takeout container was PACKED to the gills! I recently ordered this Katsu Curry from Temari Japanese Cafe and it was such a yummy treat for a few meals. 

If you've never had Japanese curry before, it's thicker and usually milder than Indian curries, and it's well-known as a nostalgic comfort meal for many Japanese folks.  Add on some crispy pork cutlet slices and you get so much extra texture to the dish.  This dinner order also came with a big salad and miso soup on the side to balance things out a little, haha.  They do a nice job with takeout packaging for something like this - the takeout container was wrapped tightly with plastic wrap to prevent anything from spilling out in transit.  If you've never had Japanese curry before but you're curious to try it out I highly recommend the one from Temari!

Temari Japanese Cafe   

1043 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for September 14th, 2020

• The Kitchn: Making pizza at home. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Crispy fried Brussels sprouts. 
• The First Year Blog: Applesauce muffins.
• Pinch of Yum: Broccoli cheese soup.
• Averie Cooks: Pumpkin spice cruffins.

Lunchtime Links for September 10th, 2020

• The Live-In Kitchen: Kung Pao tofu. 
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. 
• Gimme Some Oven: Tortilla chips. 
• Damn Delicious: Vodka sauce. 
• Just One Cookbook: Fried rice recipes.

Lunchtime Links for September 9th, 2020

• Crazy for Crust: 3 ingredient chocolate muffins.  
• Skinnytaste: Caprese chicken skillet. 
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin banana bread. 
• The Kitchn: Crispy chicken Katsu.
• Dessert for Two: Cornbread muffins.

Lunchtime Links for September 8th, 2020

• I Heart Naptime: Pulled pork Quesadilla. 
• Cookies and Cups: Whipped shortbread cookies. 
• Creme de la Crumb: Korean BBQ chicken.
• Averie Cooks: Shrimp boil.
• Bake at 350: Cinnamon sugar pull-apart bread. 

Takeout Tuesday - Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly Restaurant

 

At the end of August I had the chance to try out these Honey Pinoy-soy ribs with mango jicama slaw from Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly restaurant - so so delicious!  These were a part of a specific lunch menu for that day, so I am not sure if they normally had this available pre-pandemic.  I've enjoyed their delicious lechon belly dishes before, but this was my first time trying something different.  The ribs were super tender and flavorful, with a really tasty slightly sweet sauce.  Kuya Ja is currently open for takeout (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), and recently opened up their weekend hours to include lunch takeout.  Be sure to check them out for delicious Filipino food if you're in the area! 

Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly

5268-H Nicholson Lane

Rockville, MD 20895

Lunchtime Links for September 3rd, 2020

• I Heart Naptime: Spaghetti and meatballs. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Apple cinnamon crumb muffins.
• Averie Cooks: Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting.
• A Spicy Perspective: Creamy pesto sauce. 
• Cookies and Cups: S'mores muffins.

Lunchtime Links for September 2nd, 2020

• Seasons and Suppers: Creamy shrimp pasta with Pesto and tomatoes. 
• Picky Palate: Parmesan ranch baked chicken fingers.
• The First Year Blog: Frosted sugar cookies.
• Creme de la Crumb: Four cheese baked Ziti.
• A Spicy Perspective: Flourless chocolate cake.

Lunchtime Links for September 1st, 2020

• The Kitchn: Uses for hot honey. 
• Love and Lemons: Edible cookie dough.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin pie spice.
• How Sweet Eats: Cookie dough ice cream.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Hawaiian garlic shrimp.

Takeout Tuesday - Sweetgreen Summer Corn Caesar Salad

 

Happy Takeout Tuesday! I recently enjoyed this seasonal Summer Corn Caesar salad from Sweetgreen.  I did make a few modifications to the original salad - my version has Romaine, wild rice, black beans, roasted corn and peppers, tomatoes, crispy rice, tortilla chips, hot sauce, and Caesar dressing.  So many different textures and flavors, and super delicious! 

If you are a Sweetgreen member through their app, you also get a credit on your birthday, which is what I used for this salad - but I'll be sure to go back to get this again while it's on the seasonal menu! 

Sweetgreen Pike & Rose

11875 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852