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 

Lunchtime Links for July 19th, 2021

•  Averie Cooks: Marshmallow buttercream frosting.
• The Kitchn: Taco pizza.
• Weelicious: Graham cracker chocolate dipped ice cream sandwiches.
• My Baking Addiction: One pot spaghetti.
• Crazy for Crust: Triple chocolate banana bread. 

Lunchtime Links for July 15th, 2021

•  Seasons and Suppers: Salt potatoes.
• I Heart Naptime: Avocado lime dressing.
• Sugar and Cloth: Sourdough French toast.
• Cookies and Cups: Creamy Italian sausage pasta.
• Crazy for Crust: No bake peanut butter banana cream pie.

Lunchtime Links for July 14th, 2021

•  I Heart Naptime: 7 layer dip cups.
• Cookies and Cups: No bake creamy marshmallow chocolate pie.
• The Comfort of Cooking: County fair fried dough.
• I am a Food Blog: Tteokbokki Korean rice cakes.
• Creme de la Crumb: Teriyaki sauce.

Lunchtime Links for July 13th, 2021

• Two Peas and Their Pod: S'mores skillet cookie. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: 2 ingredient no-churn ice cream.
• Love and Lemons: Cold brew coffee.
• Averie Cooks: S'mores cake.
• I Heart Naptime: Brown butter Rice Krispie treats.

Lunchtime Links for July 12th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Classic banana split. 
• Pinch of Yum: Burst tomato Pappardelle with zucchini, sweet corn, and pan fried chicken.
• Crazy for Crust: Soft chocolate peanut butter cup cookies.
• Apartment Therapy: Wickless candles.
• I Heart Naptime: Caprese pasta bake.

Lunchtime Links for July 8th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Caprese stuffed peppers. 
• Love and Lemons: Pesto pasta salad.
• Table for Two: S'mores cookies.
• How Sweet Eats: Bang bang grilled corn.
• Love and Olive Oil: Extra thick homemade pizza sauce.

Lunchtime Links for July 7th, 2021

• Love and Lemons: Watermelon juice. 
• Gimme Some Oven: Pesto pasta salad.
• Averie Cooks: Classic Crepes.
• Crazy for Crust: No bake banana chocolate chip shortbread icebox cake.
• A Spicy Perspective: No bake chocolate lasagna.

Lunchtime Links for July 6th, 2021

• The Comfort of Cooking: Buttermilk fried pickles and Red Hot ranch. 
• Pinch of Yum: How to make cold brew.
• Table for Two: Cajun brown butter scallops.
• My Baking Addiction: Whipping cream cake.
• Love and Olive Oil: Overnight pizza dough.

Takeout Tuesday - Sunday Morning Bakehouse's Banana Caramel Twice Baked Croissant

 

Yum, what a decadent croissant from Sunday Morning Bakehouse!  They have come out with a few versions of a "twice-baked" croissant recently, and this Banana Caramel one was delicious!  Similar to a twice baked potato concept, the croissant is filled with vanilla creme, bananas, housemade caramel, and brown sugar crumble and baked again before being topped with vanilla buttercream, caramel, and more of the crumble.  There's so much flavor and texture in every bite with all the different layers, like an elevated banana cream pie inside of a flaky croissant.  I love that they continue to come out with lots of creative menu items like this one!

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue 

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for July 1st, 2021

• The Kitchn: Ina Garten's pound cake. 
• Love and Lemons: Vinegar coleslaw. 
• Table for Two: Refreshing summer punch.
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese potato salad.
• Crazy for Crust: Brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

Lunchtime Links for June 30th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Rice Krispies cookies. 
• How Sweet Eats: Summer salmon tacos.
• The First Year Blog: Oreo dessert. 
• Skinnytaste: Foil packet cheesy sausage and peppers.
• Table for Two: Street corn hummus.

Lunchtime Links for June 29th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Sichuan smashed cucumber salad.
• Crazy for Crust: No bake pretzel cookies.
• Food52: The best cheese for cheeseburgers.
• Love and Lemons: Black bean and corn salad.
• Cookies and Cups: Creamy tomato shrimp pasta.

Takeout Tuesday - Crumbl Cookies' Pink Velvet Cookie

 

Pretty in pink! I was very happy I got to try out the Pink Velvet cookie from Crumbl Cookies when it was available a few weeks ago, and it was as delicious as it was pretty!  The pink cake batter cookie is topped with plenty of vanilla cream cheese frosting and even more pink cake batter cookie crumbs.  I hope they bring this one back again - I love the bright pink color, so unique! 

Lunchtime Links for June 28th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Avocado tomato salad. 
• SoraNews24: Starbucks Japan's 47 prefecture Frappuccinos.
• A Spicy Perspective: Watermelon smoothie.
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese cold Somen noodles.
• Weelicious: Watermelon slushie.

Lunchtime Links for June 24th, 2021

• The Kitchn: King Arthur Baking's velvet pound cake. 
• Weelicious: Green breakfast smoothie.
• Just One Cookbook: Japanese corn rice.
• Bake at 350: Cupcake cookies.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Bucatini Carbonara.

Lunchtime Links for June 23rd, 2021

• I Am A Food Blog: Homemade Crunchwraps. 
• Crazy for Crust: Oreo mug cake.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Chocolate marble banana Bundt cake.
• The Kitchn: Broken Lasagna.
• Cookies and Cups: Ice cream cupcakes.

Lunchtime Links for June 22nd, 2021

• The Comfort of Cooking: Avocado grilled chicken Caesar salad sandwich. 
• How Sweet Eats: Buttery lobster rolls.
• Food52: Best canned wines.
• I Heart Naptime: Grilled skirt steak tacos.
• A Spicy Perspective: No-wait Frosé. 

Takeout Tuesday - Bangkok Garden Rockville

Just look at all that crab in the crab fried rice, yum!  I have been getting takeout from Bangkok Garden Rockville a number of times, and each dish has been delicious, with generous portions to keep enjoying at home.  Two of my favorites are the crab fried rice and pad see ew above, and I have ordered both of these dishes more than others in the past year.  They have a good mix of menu items, many of which are "street food" style and unique from other local Thai restaurants, which I highly recommend checking out as well! 

Bangkok Garden Rockville

891-D Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

 

Lunchtime Links for June 21st, 2021

• A Spicy Perspective: Avocado chicken salad with corn. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Chocolate ice cream sandwiches. 
• The Cozy Apron: Shrimp Tostada bites. 
• Table for Two: Banana pudding poke cake. 
• The Kitchn: Grandbaby Cake's Southern cream cheese pound cake.

Lunchtime Links for June 17th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Buffalo sauce eggs. 
• Table for Two: Black sesame ice cream.
• Love and Lemons: 30 summer desserts.
• Seasons and Suppers: Soft pretzel buns.
• The Comfort of Cooking: 10 minute Asian cucumber salad.

Lunchtime Links for June 16th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Smitten Kitchen's twisty cinnamon buns. 
• I Heart Naptime: Garlic Aioli.
• Crazy for Crust: Double chocolate cookie in a mug.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Firecracker chicken meatballs.
• How Sweet Eats: Burst tomato Burrata pasta.

Lunchtime Links for June 15th, 2021

• Table for Two: Fried Oreos. 
• Food52: Champagne floats.
• Just One Cookbook: Yuzu miso dressing.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Buttermilk pancakes.
• The Kitchn: Coffee concentrate.

Takeout Tuesday - Dolcezza's Tramontana Gelato

I noticed this Tramontana flavor of Dolcezza gelato at Whole Foods about 2 months ago and had to pick one up.  This new flavor consists of "sweet cream gelato with ribbons of dulce de leche folded together with dark chocolate pearls".  Yes please!

My favorite part of this gelato flavor has to be the dark chocolate pearls mixed throughout the container - such a nice crunch and chocolate flavor.  I always like when there's little crunchy bits to ice cream for an extra treat. But of course the thick dulce de leche is plentiful too, and so delicious without being cloying.  I definitely recommend picking this flavor up if you're in the market for a new flavor of gelato! 

 

Lunchtime Links for June 14th, 2021

• Table for Two: Grilled Chipotle chicken. 
• Crazy for Crust: Banana pudding.
• The Kitchn: Neapolitan ice cream pie.
• My Baking Addiction: Chocolate chip blondies.
• The Cozy Apron: Olive oil cake.

Lunchtime Links for June 10th, 2021

• Table for Two: Mocha latte ice cream sandwich cookies. 
• I am a Food Blog: Vietnamese coffee.
• Food52: 19 ground beef recipes.
• Cookies and Cups: Chocolate mousse.
• Creme de la Crumb: No bake cheesecake.

Lunchtime Links for June 9th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: No bake chocolate Lasagna.  
• Pinch of Yum: Sticky ginger rice bowls.
• Table for Two: Hot honey chicken meatballs.
• I Heart Naptime: Grilled sweet potatoes.
• Cookies and Cups: Caprese chicken breasts.

Lunchtime Links for June 8th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Loaded chocolate chip cookie bars. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chipotle chicken tacos.
• The Kitchn: Brookies. 
• How Sweet Eats: Grilled chicken Caesar sandwiches.
• I Heart Naptime: Grilled salmon.

Takeout Tuesday - Crumbl Cookie's Cookies and Cream Cookie

As someone that is a huge Oreo/cookies and cream fan, this was a sure thing when I saw it pop up on Crumbl Cookie's weekly menu haha!  This Cookies and Cream cookie was packed with Oreo chunks inside the cookie, and then topped with even more Oreo crumbles and a cream drizzle on top.  This has a ton of texture which I like, and was perfect with some iced coffee.  I really hope they bring this flavor back soon - it's so delicious and anyone that's a fan of Oreos would love this one!

Crumbl Cookies

12266 Rockville Pike Suite K

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for June 7th, 2021

• Food52: Best Rose wine brands. 
• The Kitchn: Italian sub.
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip peanut butter pie.
• I am a Food Blog: Chicken spaghetti.
• Table for Two: Summer lemonade.

Lunchtime Links for June 3rd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Crispy fried pork belly. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Tuna Tartare.
• Love and Olive Oil: Strawberry Funfetti ice cream cake.
• Skinnytaste: Shrimp egg rolls.
• My Baking Addiction: Spicy Guacamole.

Lunchtime Links for June 2nd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Garlic fried rice. 
• Skinnytaste: Lobster roll pasta salad.
• Table for Two: Chipotle shrimp tacos.
• My Baking Addiction: Fettuccine Alfredo.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: 40 salad recipes.

Lunchtime Links for June 1st, 2021

• The Kitchn: Banana bread. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Scotcheroos. 
• Bakerella: S'more cookies.
• Table for Two: Pulled BBQ chicken sandwich.
• Crazy for Crust: Funfetti cookies.

Takeout Tuesday - Carmen's Italian Ice Mango Ice

Look at that perfect scoop on top, yum!  I've talked about the other offerings at Carmen's Italian Ice before but their Mango ice is definitely my top pick by far.  I love how smooth the ice is and the strong mango flavor - even a little cup can pack a big punch.  I know a lot of people love the layered Gelati (ice + custard) which is a great option when you want a little bit of both, but I'm a purist and keep those separate whenever I order them - so delicious either way!   

Since their Rockville location is closer to my office I haven't been able to stop by as often, but I have been over there a few times recently.  With the unofficial start of summer this past weekend, I'll be sure to hit up Carmen's more often!

Carmen's Italian Ice

1115 Nelson Street

Rockville, MD 20850

Lunchtime Links for May 27th, 2021

• Cookies and Cups: Deep fried Oreos. 
• The Kitchn: Crab-stuffed salmon.
• A Spicy Perspective: Greek lasagna Pastitsio.
• Cookies and Cups: Porcupine meatballs.
• How Sweet Eats: Grilled chicken Parmesan.

Lunchtime Links for May 26th, 2021

• I Am a Food Blog: Bolognese.  
• Table for Two: Chicken summer rolls. 
• Weelicious: Strawberry lemonade.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Flank steak with Chimichurri sauce.
• Pinch of Yum: Loaded BBQ baked potatoes.

Lunchtime Links for May 25th, 2021

• I Am a Food Blog: Korean corn dog. 
• The Kitchn: No-bake Tiramisu cheesecake. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Soft pretzel rolls. 
• How Sweet Eats: Chicken Caprese pasta salad.
• Weelicious: No bake cookie dough balls.

Takeout Tuesday - Temari Japanese Cafe's Chicken Karaage Dinner

 

Temari Japanese Cafe on Rockville Pike has been one of my go-to restaurants for years, and one of my staple takeout spots since last spring.  They have been doing such a great job with consistently good dishes packed up really nicely for takeout, as you can see in the above dinner!  

I usually split things up to last a few meals, so it's a great deal in addition to being delicious.  The salad especially is packed really tightly into the container and is a big "meal-sized" salad, with a delicious dressing on the side.  Chicken Karaage (Japanese fried chicken bites) isn't something I should be eating normally (oops), but it's one of my favorites and always hits the spot! 

Temari Japanese Cafe

1043 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for May 24th, 2021

• Weelicious: Baked Ziti. 
• Table for Two: Soba noodle salad with creamy peanut dressing. 
• Pinch of Yum: Chipotle orange shrimp with cilantro rice. 
• Crazy for Crust: Ice cream sandwich cake.
• Smitten Kitchen: Soy-glazed chicken.

Lunchtime Links for May 20th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: No bake chocolate chip pudding pie.  
• The Kitchn: Coffee chocolate chip cookies. 
• Just One Cookbook: Butter shoyu chicken.
• I Heart Naptime: Cast iron skillet potatoes.
• Pinch of Yum: Creamy garlic sun-dried tomato pasta.

Lunchtime Links for May 19th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: S'mores cookies.  
• I Heart Naptime: Caprese pasta salad. 
• The Kitchn: Spicy tomato and cucumber salad. 
• Handle the Heat: Yellow cupcakes.
• Cookies and Cups: Beef and broccoli.

Lunchtime Links for May 18th, 2021

•  My Baking Addiction: Basil pesto.
• How Sweet Eats: Oreo peanut butter pie. 
• A Spicy Perspective: Pappardelle pasta with seafood sauce. 
• Joy the Baker: Browned butter Cappuccino cookies. 
• Crazy for Crust: Peanut butter stuffed chocolate cookie bars. 

Lunchtime Links for May 17th, 2021

• The Comfort of Cooking: Soft flour tortillas.  
• Weelicious: Double chocolate smoothie bowl.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Strawberry cheesecake pie.
• Pinch of Yum: Spicy salmon burger. 
• My Baking Addiction: Magnolia Bakery banana pudding. 

Lunchtime Links for May 13th, 2021

• Table for Two: Grilled steak with herbed scallion topping. 
• Cookies and Cups: Cheddar Bay biscuits.
• I Heart Naptime: Teriyaki steak marinade.
• Style Sweet: 6 inch vanilla layer cake.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Greek Orzo salad.

Lunchtime Links for May 12th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Crisped and dipped chicken thighs. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Twisty cinnamon buns. 
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip cookie crust. 
• I Am A Food Blog: Banana muffins. 
• The First Year Blog: Chocolate muffins.

Lunchtime Links for May 11th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Cinnamon roll pound cake.  
• Just One Cookbook: Bone-in chicken curry. 
• Crazy for Crust: Waffle cookies.
• Skinnytaste: Cheeseburger crunch wrap.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Double chocolate muffins.

Takeout Tuesday - Sweets By Caroline's Macarons at URBNmarket Pike and Rose

There were a lot of great vendors at the URBNmarket held in Pike and Rose recently, including Sweets By Caroline's amazing macarons!  The "regular" macarons all look great but the character ones are on another level - so cute!  I'm glad I got there early to get my pick of the whole selection, especially since it looked like she sold out in two hours.  I could see why she sold out so quickly - the macarons were all so fun to look at and the character ones were so detailed.

 

The macarons all tasted as good as they looked and were the perfect afternoon treat in the middle of my work days.  This URBNmarket was a great chance to check out vendors that I haven't seen in person before like this one, and try out some delicious treats at the same time! 

 

Lunchtime Links for May 10th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Cheung Fun.  
• Food52: Grapefruit cocktails.
• Crazy for Crust: Banana chocolate chip cookies.
• Skinnytaste: Pico de Gallo.
• Seasons and Suppers: Cinnamon sugar cruffins. 

Lunchtime Links for May 6th, 2021

• Cookies and Cups: Homemade soft pretzels.  
• Seasons and Suppers: Chicken Parm sandwich. 
• Crazy for Crust: Small batch chocolate chip cookies. 
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Rich and fluffy chocolate sweet rolls. 
• Creme de la Crumb: Beef Empanadas. 

Lunchtime Links for May 5th, 2021

• Table for Two: Iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso latte. 
• How Sweet Eats: Mango avocado shrimp salsa.
• Gimme Some Oven: 12 taco recipes.
• Handle the Heat: Brownies with a shiny thin crust.
• Averie Cooks: Tacos al Pastor.

Lunchtime Links for May 4th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Edible sugar cookie dough.  
• Table for Two: Surf and turf. 
• Pinch of Yum: Beet and Burrata salad with fried bread. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Quick, easy salsa. 
• Just One Cookbook: Traditional Japanese breakfast. 

Takeout Tuesday - Green Tea Custard from Carmen's Italian Ice

I normally stick to the mango Italian ice at Carmen's Italian Ice out of habit, but I recently saw green tea custard on their menu and had to try it!  It was creamy and rich with a sweet green tea flavor and I really enjoyed it.  I like green tea sweets in general to begin with, but I think this would be an excellent choice for anyone that wanted to try something out that's less of a direct green tea flavor.  As you can see there's always a huge variety of flavors to choose from, so it doesn't hurt to venture out from your usual order once in a while! 

 Carmen's Italian Ice

1115 Nelson Street

Rockville, MD 20850

Lunchtime Links for May 3rd, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Burrata baked Ziti. 
• Love and Lemons: Taco bar toppings. 
• I Am A Food Blog: Honey garlic chicken. 
• My Baking Addiction: Flank steak tacos. 
• The First Year Blog: Ice cream cupcakes. 

Lunchtime Links for April 29th, 2021

• Smitten Kitchen: Classic shortbread.  
• I Am A Food Blog: Twisted bacon.
• Bakerella: Secret ingredient chocolate chip cookies. 
• Cookies and Cups: Sesame meatballs. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: 2 ingredient flourless brownies. 

Lunchtime Links for April 28th, 2021

• Table for Two: Spicy pizza pasta. 
• Crazy for Crust: Small batch sugar cookies. 
• Love and Lemons: Avocado sauce. 
• My Baking Addiction: Brown butter chocolate chip cookies. 
• The Cozy Apron: Italian chopped salad. 

Lunchtime Links for April 27th, 2021

• Weelicious: Heirloom tomato salad. 
• Table for Two: Beef Empanadas.
• The Kitchn: Glossy fudge brownies.
• Averie Cooks: Dulce de Leche caramel bars. 
• Just One Cookbook: Best Japanese Katsu recipes.

Takeout Tuesday - ChiKo's Noodle Week Tasting Menu

Last week ChiKo offered this amazing tasting menu for Noodle Week in addition to daily specials each day.  Of course I had to get this tasting menu since everything sounded delicious, and I basically spent a whole week enjoying all of it, haha.  Much like their previous Dumpling Week menu, this was packaged perfectly and everything made it home intact in the car ride home.  

I loved the crunchy Asian pear in the sesame noodles, as well as the combination of flavors in the chilled Somen noodles, but it was all really delicious.  I hope they continue to do these creative and delicious themed menus!

 ChiKo Bethesda Row

7280 Woodmont Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

Lunchtime Links for April 26th, 2021

•  The Kitchn: One bowl chocolate snacking cake. 
• Weelicious: Easy almond milk.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Crepes.
• Skinnytaste: Waffled salmon cakes.
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip cookie cake.

Lunchtime Links for April 22nd, 2021

• The Kitchn: Creamy tomato Risotto with meatballs. 
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Taco salad.
• Bakerella: Cookies and cream cheesecake squares.
• I Heart Naptime: Steak bites.
• The First Year Blog: Yellow cake.

Lunchtime Links for April 21st, 2021

• The Kitchn: Honey-balsamic steak bites. 
• Joy the Baker: Browned butter chocolate chip cookies.
• Creme de la Crumb: Chicken and broccoli skillet.
• Bake at 350: Trader Joe's coffee mini hold the cone ice cream.
• A Spicy Perspective: Panda Express Kung Pao chicken.

Lunchtime Links for April 20th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Sweet and spicy steak bites. 
• Cookies and Cups: Popeye's chicken sandwich.
• I Heart Naptime: Snickerdoodle cake mix cookies.
• Food52: 6 macaron recipes.
• The Cozy Apron: Banana nut muffins.

Takeout Tuesday - Hawkers Bethesda Row's Roti Canai

After a few takeout visits from the Hawkers in Bethesda, their Roti Canai appetizer is quickly becoming one of my regular orders!  I've had Roti Canai before from other restaurants and I was happy to see it on the Hawkers menu when they opened nearby.  The crispy flatbreads are perfect for dipping into the savory curry sauce, and my only complaint would be that I wish I could have more every time I eat it, haha.  It's definitely going to be a staple item on my future orders from them! 

Hawkers Bethesda Row

7117 Bethesda Lane

Bethesda, MD 20814
 

Lunchtime Links for April 19th, 2021

• The Kitchn: Chili-lime steak bites. 
• Averie Cooks: Baked Tortilla chips.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Chocolate chip muffins.
• Crazy for Crust: Cinnamon Toast Crunch poke cake.
• Love and Lemons: Avocado dressing.

Lunchtime Links for April 15th, 2021

• My Baking Addiction: Biscoff sandwich cookies. 
• Seasons and Suppers: Indian butter shrimp.
• I Heart Naptime: Buffalo chicken sliders.
• How Sweet Eats: Avocado chicken salad with chipotle and lime.
• A Spicy Perspective: Chipotle corn salsa with roasted chili.

Lunchtime Links for April 14th, 2021

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chicken Penne pasta. 
• Table for Two: Blackened shrimp bowls.
• The First Year Blog: Oreo brownies.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Rainbow sprinkle cookies.
• Sally's Baking Addiction: Chocolate chip loaf cake.

Lunchtime Links for April 13th, 2021

• I Am a Food Blog: Honeycomb pasta. 
• I Heart Naptime: Chicken salad Croissant.
• Creme de la Crumb: Potato wedges. 
• Bake at 350: Flourless peanut butter cookies.
• Crazy for Crust: Peanut butter baked donuts. 

Takeout Tuesday - Dunkin' Donuts Cherry Blossom Doughnut

 I just couldn't resist snapping this cherry blossom photo when I got the Cherry Blossom-themed doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts - too cute!  While this is technically a strawberry frosted doughnut, the little flower shaped sprinkles definitely bring a festive spring feel to this treat.  I normally only get iced coffee at Dunkin' Donuts but I'm glad I happened to come across this cute spring doughnut while it is available! 

Lunchtime Links for April 12th, 2021

• Creme de la Crumb: Creamy Parmesan spinach Orzo. 
• Averie Cooks: French bread pizza.
• Crazy for Crust: Peanut butter cookie fudge bars.
• Joy the Baker: No-chop one-pot chicken meatball dinner.
• Cookies and Cups: Chocolate chocolate chip cookies.

Lunchtime Links for April 8th, 2021

• Skinnytaste: Ahi tuna poke stacks. 
• Just One Cookbook: Types of Japanese rice.
• Seasons and Suppers: Pasta with sausage and peppers.
• A Spicy Perspective: Chicken Chipotle burrito bowls.
• How Sweet Eats: One pot shrimp and Orzo.

Lunchtime Links for April 7th, 2021

•  The Kitchn: Cheesy potato stacks.
• Love and Olive Oil: Milk chocolate and peanut butter ganache brownies.
• Skinnytaste: Navel orange salad with avocado.
• Kirbie's Cravings: 2 ingredient chocolate cake.
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate poke cake.

Takeout Tuesday - Sunday Morning Bakehouse's Cruffin

 

I've enjoyed the Cruffin from Sunday Morning Bakehouse before, but I hadn't seen it available recently so I had to pick one up! The Cruffin comes from a combination of Croissant + Muffin, making for a crispy outer shell and buttery soft center.  The extra touch of cinnamon sugar around the outside makes this perfect with a cup of coffee.  I lightly toasted this in my toaster oven at home and it definitely added to the texture.  It might look very simple compared to some of their more colorful pastries but I would definitely recommend trying one! 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for April 6th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate chip banana bars.  
• I Am A Food Blog: Guide to prime rib. 
• Averie Cooks: Ravioli Lasagna.
• I Heart Naptime: Baked potato bar.
• Cookies and Cups: Buttery garlic shrimp Scampi.

Lunchtime Links for April 5th, 2021

• I Heart Naptime: Egg salad sandwich. 
• Crazy for Crust: Ultimate Reese's peanut butter cookies.
• The Cozy Apron: Chocolate truffles.
• Smitten Kitchen: Lemon potatoes. 
• My Baking Addiction: Banana pudding. 

Lunchtime Links for April 1st, 2021

• I Heart Naptime: Buffalo chicken wrap. 
• Table for Two: Cinnamon twist muffins.
• Bake at 350: 11 Bundt cake recipes.
• Love and Lemons: Breakfast potatoes.
• Serious Eats: Paris-Brest.

Lunchtime Links for March 31st, 2021

• Table for Two: Mexican street corn kale salad. 
• Bake at 350: Chocolate Mini Egg cookies.
• My Baking Addiction: Homemade vanilla pudding.
• Averie Cooks: Parker House rolls.
• The Kitchn: Chocolate frosting.

Lunchtime Links for March 30th, 2021

• Skinnytaste: Spicy crunchy tuna tartare. 
• Crazy for Crust: Caramel blondies with Crunch bars.
• Table for Two: Crab cake sandwiches.
• How Sweet Eats: Crispy smashed chili sweet potatoes.
• Love and Lemons: Carrot salad.

Takeout Tuesday - Crumbl Cookies' Cornbread Cookie

 

This Cornbread cookie from Crumbl Cookies is definitely one of their more unique flavors, I'm glad I had a chance to try it when it was available!  While cornbread might seem weird for a cookie, it's really not too crazy considering a lot of cornbread is pretty sweet to begin with.  Other famous places have their own versions of corn cookies that I've enjoyed before so I knew I'd like Crumbl's too. This version consists of a warm cornbread cookie topped with a honey butter glaze and a dollop of honey buttercream.  While I think the cookie was great as is without the toppings, it definitely added to the whole "cornbread with butter" look which was fun.  I hope they bring this one back again!

Crumbl Cookies

12266 Rockville Pike 

Rockville, MD 20852  

Lunchtime Links for March 29th, 2021

• I Am A Food Blog: TikTok Ramen. 
• How Sweet Eats: Salted brown butter peanut butter M&M cookie bars. 
• Damn Delicious: Sun-dried tomato chicken and Gnocchi.
• Bake at 350: Funfetti cookie parfaits. 
• I Heart Naptime: Steak Fajitas.

Lunchtime Links for March 25th, 2021

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Coffee cake. 
• How Sweet Eats: French onion scalloped potatoes.
• Averie Cooks: Easter chocolate bark.
• The Kitchn: Matzo ball soup.
• Table for Two: Sticky Korean-style chicken wings.

Lunchtime Links for March 24th, 2021

• My Baking Addiction: Funfetti cookies. 
• Love and Lemons: Avocado salad.
• Serious Eats: Basque cheesecake.
• Weelicious: Miso scallops.
• SoraNews 24: Starbucks Japan's Sakura Frappuccino.

Lunchtime Links for March 23rd, 2021

• Apartment Therapy: Buying candles online. 
• The First Year Blog: Easy banana bread.
• I Heart Naptime: Mexican cornbread.
• Cookies and Cups: Easy Creme Brulee.
• A Spicy Perspective: Chicken Vesuvio.

Takeout Tuesday - Sunday Morning Bakehouse's PB&J Tart and Hot Cocoa Bomb

I love all of the creative items that continue to be created at Sunday Morning Bakehouse, there's always some new items to enjoy.  Although it's been feeling much more like spring lately, I really liked the whole hot cocoa bomb trend that was around when it was colder out in the last few months.  This version at Sunday Morning Bakehouse reminded me of a pretty snowball, but filled with delicious hot cocoa and sprinkles.  The PB&J tart is such a unique take on a classic peanut butter and jelly sweet.  There's lots of texture and layers to this small tart, and even though I like peanut butter much more than fruit/jelly, I loved how they all balanced each other out in each bite.  I look forward to seeing even more fun items in the display cases! 

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

11869 Grand Park Avenue

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lunchtime Links for March 22nd, 2021

• Two Peas and Their Pod: Salted malted crispy chocolate chip cookies. 
• Smitten Kitchen: Crispiest chicken cutlets.
• Bakerella: Meringue bunnies.
• My Baking Addiction: Banana pudding poke cake.
• Crazy for Crust: Easy triple chocolate Bundt cake.

Lunchtime Links for March 18th, 2021

• Table for Two: Lemongrass chicken rice noodle bowls. 
• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate cream pie.
• Soranews 24: Starbucks Japan's reusable straws.
• Creme de la Crumb: Lasagna soup.
• The Kitchn: 4 baked Ziti recipes.

Lunchtime Links for March 17th, 2021

• Everyday Dinner Recipes: Honey garlic shrimp stir fry. 
• The First Year Blog: Chocolate cake.
• I Heart Naptime: Chocolate chip banana bread muffins.
• Table for Two: Blondie brownies.
• Cookies and Cups: S'mores cookies.

Lunchtime Links for March 16th, 2021

• Everyday Dinner Recipes: Sweet and sour chicken. 
• The Kitchn: Basque cheesecake.
• A Spicy Perspective: Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta.
• The Live-In Kitchen: Penne al Pomodoro.
• Crazy for Crust: Hot chocolate bombs.

Takeout Tuesday - ChiKo Bethesda - Dumpling Week Tasting Menu

I am so glad that I ordered this Dumpling Week tasting menu from ChiKo Bethesda before it sold out, this was amazing!  I just couldn't resist such a varied and creative sounding menu of dumplings.  I honestly can't really pick a favorite - and it's so great enjoying a little bit of each of them. I am already looking forward to having these for the next few meals.

The tasting menu was only on the 15th, but they also have this full week of specialty dumplings available each day until the 21st - be sure to check those out if you love dumplings! 

They did a great job with packaging for takeout too - everything stayed perfectly in place, with no spills! The sauces were marked with the container so it was easy to figure out what everything was at home.  

ChiKo Bethesda

7280 Woodmont Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

Lunchtime Links for March 15th, 2021

• Crazy for Crust: Fluffy pancakes. 
• Everyday Dinner Recipes: Asian short rib bowls.
• Gimme Some Oven: Birria tacos.
• Weelicious: Pretzel fried chicken.
• Food52: 25 tofu recipes.

Lunchtime Links for March 11th, 2021

• The First Year Blog: Oreo mousse. 
• Table for Two: Ravioli lasagna.
• Crazy for Crust: Dark chocolate brownies.
• I Heart Naptime: Buffalo chicken salad.
• Everyday Dinner Recipes: Baked mac n' cheese.

Lunchtime Links for March 10th, 2021

• How Sweet Eats: Lemon butter shrimp and broccoli skillet. 
• Love and Lemons: Chocolate chip muffins.
• A Spicy Perspective: Nashville hot chicken.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Cacio e Pepe.
• The Cozy Apron: Fish sandwich.

Lunchtime Links for March 9th, 2021

• Bakerella: Peanut butter banana bread. 
• The Kitchn: Hasselback waffle potatoes.
• I Heart Naptime: Chocolate cake pops.
• Table for Two: Easy Kung Pao chicken.
• The First Year Blog: Cheesecake brownies.