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.