Heather says:
This middle school introduction to yes, you actually do have to have responsibility and be accountable for your things is and has been rough.
I’m trying to model responsible adult behavior and that means we need to make and follow a plan for our meals. It helps us not break our budget and ensures everyone gets a reasonable amount of vegetables in their diet, even if the meals are eaten on the way home from practice. And yes, I do see our reliance on pork but it’s an adaptable protein and not nearly as expensive as beef.
I am looking forward to when the kids’ dad and I can go in on a side of beef.
You may have noticed over the past few weeks I’ve mentioned experimenting with curry a few times. Neither Indian nor Thai are cuisines I grew up with, so there is more trial and error than more familiar techniques. Last night’s attempts were a big success. Recently, I’d been sent a jar of Gurunanda Pure Cow Ghee –clarified butter that has had all of the solids removed– and I liked the results. Normally I use the oils called for in the recipes I’ve been playing with. This week I substituted about half the fat with ghee and the potato curry, especially, turned out amazing.
That said, I’m glad the weather turned cool enough to open the windows and air out the kitchen. I do love curry, but I don’t necessarily enjoy the lingering odor with my morning coffee.
Have you experimented with any new recipes or ingredients lately?
Do you need a printable to plan your menu and shopping list?
This week’s menu plan:
- Monday: Ribs, dirty rice, collard greens
- Tuesday – Crockpot Roast Chicken, roast potatoes, carrots, kale
- Wednesday – Planned overs
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese (GF) and steamed broccoli
I’m excited about this recipe as I have finally found a gluten-free pasta that doesn’t make me say: I miss real pasta and daydream about my next work trip where I can sneak a meal.
I’ll post a specific recipe for this, but it’ll be based on this recipe for oven-baked macaroni recipe. - Thursday –
Pulled pork Burrito Bowls - Friday –
We’ll be introducing the kids to the concept of tailgating. In other words, we’ll be having a picnic in a parking lot before a high school football game.
If there is leftover pulled pork, we’ll be using that and I think I’m going to adapt Plain Chicken’s Club Sandwich Cornbread Bites to a wheat-free version.
If there isn’t any pulled pork left, I’ll just make chili, yes, again.
It goes in the slow cooker and no one complains, so I don’t think I’ll be crying that it keeps showing up in the rotation. - Saturday –
By popular demand Taco Night.
Ground pork tacos made with taco seasoning, cabbage slaw, refried beans and pico de gallo
We’ll have been out all day at football and soccer games, so an easy dinner with no one pouting is a big relief. - Sunday –
A skillet of some sort, maybe with squash, maybe with potatoes, but the method will be like this one:
What are you having for dinner this week? Let us know in the comments.