This is my first foray in the kitchen since I’ve been married to Aliesha. My previous attempts as a bachelor ended in still frozen steaks and cold hotdogs. I was a bit more successful this time. I like to call this dish, Chicken with Pepperjack Cheese and Mushrooms and Onions Topped with Bacon. It tasted amazing, though it might not look that pretty.
All in all, I learned a lesson through this exercise that all men should learn. This lesson is that I cannot multitask.
I forgot about the mashed potatoes and the corn until the end and Aliesha had to come to my rescue. Thankfully the chicken was still hot.
I’m glad that I had this opportunity to cook. Alton Brown better watch his back or I might end up with his job.
Menu Monday
We just got back from a busy morning out! We ate lunch with Brittany (a girl in the youth group) at school today. We had a good time! After that, we did our weekly grocery shopping. There were lots of sales, so I stocked up on some items for future weeks since prices were so low!
Monday
Breakfast: cereal, bacon muffins (finished up the last batch), juice
Lunch: with Brittany at school
Dinner: GIRLS’ NIGHT IN* (Chicken Mozzarella, cucumber tomato salad, french bread, pumpkin cupcakes, sweet tea)
Tuesday
Breakfast: eggs, toast, juice
Lunch: with Matt and Lance at school
Dinner: TAD COOKING** (Bacon Jack Chicken, corn)
Wednesday
Breakfast: french toast, juice
Lunch: baked potatoes, cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions; applesauce
Dinner: skillet lasagna meal, salads
Thursday
THANKSGIVING!
Breakfast: muffins to go (I froze a big batch last week)
Spending the day with Tad’s family; taking Angel Rolls and Sweet Potato Casserole
Friday
Spending the day with my family; taking Angel Rolls and Sweet Potato Casserole
Saturday
Breakfast: cereal, juice, applesauce
Lunch: soup, salad, homemade croutons
Dinner: tacos (made already), the fixings, chips, etc.
* We’re having a girls’ night in tonight! Andrea (our pastor’s wife) and Carrie (another pastor’s wife in the area) are coming over for dinner and fellowship.
** Yes, you read that correctly! Tad is cooking for me for Date Night this week! We’re excited to try out a new recipe. We’ll let you know how things go!
My wonderful husband does SO many dishes… and I am very thankful for him!
Marvelous Meatloaf
To me, meatloaf is pretty high on my list of “comfort foods.”
Thursday night I planned on making meatloaf for dinner, and I decided mid-afternoon (after assembling the elliptical machine) that I was definitely in the mood for trying out a new recipe. I found a recipe on the internet and adapted it slightly. Sorry I don’t have a better picture! Tad devoured it before I could get a good shot. I think he asked for thirds of this meal. 🙂 It’s not really the prettiest meatloaf, but it is very tender and tasty!
Italian Meatloaf
1 lb. ground beef (I would also like to try this with ground turkey)
1 Tbsp. ketchup
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (Run them through your garlic press!)
1 tsp. olive oil
1 egg
2 cups bread crumbs (Just tear up a couple of slices of bread)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used shelf-stable, not fresh)
salt and pepper
Next time I make this I will also add about 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
Mix all ingredients together by hand. Shape into a loaf and bake (wrapped in foil) for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Turn the oven up to 375 degrees and bake it for an additional 15 minutes uncovered to allow a nice crust to form.
This makes about 6 slices (end slices are generous).
One thing I love about this recipe is that it is so easy…and you really don’t have to measure anything! Just “eye” it! I would recommend serving it with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes.
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