I finished the week thinking that this would be a lean “links” Monday, but as I started looking back through my saved links, I realized I’d tagged a whole bunch of stuff that looked interesting.

I thought I’d also share my two finds from the outlet stores this past weekend. The first is the mixing bowl (which I love love love and am going to go get a 2nd one): the color is that creamy jadeite color and it’s the perfect size for mixing medium batches of anything. I’ve already used it twice this weekend. I got it at the Williams-Sonoma outlet for $6. The second are the darling little Tiffany-blue condiment bowls (you can’t tell from the photo, but they each hold about 3/4 of a cup) from Anthropologie. I found them for $2.50 each and I’m tempted to go back and get 4 more in a different color.

Ok, on with the links and good stuff!

Charred Tomatoes: I will eat anything that’s on the verge of burnt. It started with Mark Bittman’s Burnt Onions, and last week I saw this recipe for charred tomatoes. I’m thinking mixing the two might be just my idea of heaven.

Bacon Egg and Toast Cups: I’ve wanted to make these adorable breakfast cups for a while, but they’re not exactly diet friendly. I’m thinking I might stash this recipe aside for Thanksgiving when the whole family is going to be in town.

Northwest Bruschetta: I seriously started drooling at the photo of this savory-sweet variation on a traditional bruschetta. Cranberries, apples, feta, and crunchy toast rounds. Mmmm.

Bacon Chipotle Twice Grilled Potatoes: Another somewhat diet-unfriendly recipe, but holy moly these look good. Bacon *and* chipotle? And potatoes? How can you go wrong with this? I have a dinner party to go to on Thursday and I might just have to use that as an excuse to make these.

Banana Ice Cream: I am dying to try this. I bought a dozen bananas this weekend and am just waiting for them to get to the right stage of “nearly overripe” that the recipe calls for. I’m thinking this “ice cream” with a couple of ‘Nilla Wafers might be a good, healthy, and reasonably low cal dessert.

Chermoula: If you’ve read this blog long enough, you know I’m somewhat obsessed with hot sauces and spicy marinades. So this one is right up my alley.

Roasted Eggplant w/ Prawns and Soy Sauce: Seriously what else is there to say about this recipe? Eggplant, prawns, chillies … ? I’m thinking this would make a great lunch to take to work.