Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Monday, January 26th - Saturday, January 31st:
- Monday - Lettuce wraps - This is a pretty good recipe. I used ground turkey for a healthier alternative (and b/c I had some in the freezer from a few weeks ago when I found it in the clearance meats. There is NOTHING wrong with the clearance meat, but it is important that you use it or freeze it immediately) Since ground turkey needs a little something extra, I doubled the soy and hoison sauce and I added crushed peanuts. The kids weren't about to eat lettuce, so they put the meat in a tortilla for Asian Soft Tacos (they did have to try it in the lettuce first though - be flexible Mommies!).
- Tuesday - Spaghetti with Meatballs - I buy a big bag of meatballs to keep in the freezer for these nights. One bag may yield three or four dinners. That's a worthwhile cost to me!
- Wednesday - Loaded Baked Potatoes - put those spuds in the oven! We love this dinner and it's so easy you can enlist the kiddos to prepare it! Put washed potatoes on foil, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt - we put a few sprigs of fresh rosemary with them - and roll up that foil. I usually bake them at 375 degrees for an hour or so. Honestly, we've used different temperatures and times - these are virtually impossible to ruin. I cook up about three pieces of bacon to put on top - it's plenty for our family.
- Thursday - Harvest Chili - my kids and husband weren't too sure about this recipe, but it was really good!
- Friday - Go out to dinner! Every Glamorous Chef deserves a night off!
- Saturday - Shorty's Diner a.k.a. leftover night - Put on your fanciest apron, do up your hair, and smack your gum while serving up delicious vittles from the previous five days.
- Monday - BLT's - what's easier?! My husband, we'll call him Cooper, is a couponer. We have an abundance of bacon & bread from last week's "deals" so this was perfect!
- Tuesday - Modenese Pork Chops
- Wednesday - Chicken Cacciatore
- Thursday - Southwestern Quiche
- Friday - Out to dinner
- Saturday - Shorty's Diner
These pork chops are delish! I pair them with a veggie, a starch, and applesauce (of course). You must enjoy flashing back to the Brady Bunch episode where Bobby said, "Pork chops and applesauce," like Humphrey Bogart. Your kids will enjoy your silliness, mine sure did!
I use chicken breast for the Chicken Cacciatore because I don't like dark meat - obviously, it's your preference. Make sure you don't pass up those fabulous specials on boneless skinless chicken breast. It freezes great! I serve this over rice or pasta with a veggie.
Don't throw that weekly newspaper mailout away so fast! My daughter saw the recipe for Southwestern Quiche and asked if I could make it. Go Glamorous Chef daughter!! Best thing about quiche? It is fantastic all on it's own. Of course, you can serve a salad with it if that tickles your fancy.
You may be wondering, "What about Sunday?!" Every Sunday, Cooper makes dinner. It's the Sabbath, I take the day off! I can tell you he makes steak and potatoes just about every Sunday - it's always a hit! And, yes, he buys his meat on special!!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
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