Mandy and Jace

So while Mandy’s off in Africa, I decided I’d try to keep busy. I have almost a week’s worth of new recipe ideas of things I like to eat and things I want to cook, attempting also trying not to get scurvy while she’s gone. I might have gone a little overboard with that whole “keep busy” idea, because the menu is somewhat tricky and I have a list of things to do and a more important list of things not to do (I’m not allowed to set fire to anything except the burners of the stove, for example) around the house while she’s gone.

Tonight: Balsamic Chicken, Rice Provençal, Mimosa Salad. Yes, salad. I’m trying to branch out, and it may end up being something Mandy will get to try on Valentine’s Day.
Tuesday: Filet Mignon, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Chive butter, Pan Roasted Haricot Vert. I may get in trouble for doing this because Mandy loves this dish.
Wednesday: Shrimp Fajitas. I never get to eat sea food because Mandy can’t stand the smell or texture of any of it, so I aim to rectify this deficiency somewhat with this dish.
Thursday: Tea Brined and Roasted Cornish Hen, Mashed Potatoes, Corn. I love everything about roast chicken. Make all of that in a serving for one? Yes, please.
Friday: No idea. Probably Long Johns or something sea-foody.

Friday is the big day!!!

I head out at 5:00 Friday morning for Africa. As you can imagine it is complete chaos around our house right now. Packing, organizing and shopping! I have a sketchy meal plan but we probably won’t stick with it. Here’s what little I have.

Tonight: Jace is going to throw together a chicken and sausage pasta with a lot of stuff that we have in the pantry and fridge. These are always tasty!
Tuesday: pork chops and rice

That’s all I have. We will more than likely be eating something on the run for the next few nights.

Happy eating!

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Tonight: roasted turkey breast and pesto grilled sandwiches with bacon and roasted jalapeno buttermilk potato soup.
Tuesday: sweet and sour chicken stir fry with fried rice.
Wednesday: slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches with pinto beans.
Thursday: take out after praise and worship practice
Friday: date night

Happy eating!

Doesn’t that look amazing? The mountains, hot chocolate and a big blanket. Sign me up!

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Tonight: Five spice beef stir fry with squash, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and noodles.
Tuesday: Braised Chicken with Rosemary, White Wine, Golden Raisins, and Mushrooms
Wednesday: Christmas party
Thursday: not sure yet. It’s supposed to be cold this week so I’m thinking some kind of soup and bread.
Friday: Christmas date night. Yay!!

Happy eating!

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Tonight: spaghetti Bolognese
Tuesday: chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy and corn
Wednesday: not sure yet. Probably something in the crock pot.
Thursday: church Christmas banquet
Friday: date night

Happy eating!