Friday Night

Spaghetti and ManMan's Meatballs

Meatballs:

1 lb. ground turkey

1 egg

about 1/2 of Rye Krisps crumbs(healthier version of bread crumbs)

minced garlic

basil

italian seasoning

Mix ingredients(with hands). From approx. 1 inch balls. Simmer in sauce(organic Ragu tonight), turning frequently, until cooked through. Spoon over cooked pasta.

Notes:

Next time I need to remember to add Parmesan or Romano cheese into the meatballs. Also, I had used the already seasoned jennie-o ground turkey so I felt I could have laid off the basil a bit. However, Eric felt they were bland, but what does a German know about a meatball? If it was up to him we'd have bratwurst on top of pasta!

Sunday Lunch

Hu-Hot:

My original goal was to document my culinary creations and their successes and failures, but I realized I may need reminders from time to time about past restaurant experiences. Take for example my continued dissatisfaction with the changes at Applebees. I used to love it, now they revamped their menu and had to two sub-par experiences.

However, today was a great experience! It was our second trip to Hu-Hot and the food once again was FABULOUS! I was more satisfied with the prices this time. Last time we had went for dinner which includes a salad or soup for $11.99, which the salad was good but I felt like I was wasting stomach space. Weekend lunch was just $8.99. In the future though I think we will try to go a little later in the day but before dinner to avoid the post-church crowd.

Tuesday Night

Tuna Casserole:

3 Cans of Tuna
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup(Low Sodium or Reduced Fat optional)
Couple of handfuls frozen peas
Couple handfuls of smashed ripple potato chips(Cheddar Sour Cream preferred here!)

Mix and cover with more chips! 350 for about a hour.

Huge favorite and repeat performer!

How it works...

Okay, I got this idea from Annie.

1. Log the daily meals.
2. Describe variables, as necessary.
3. Allow and receive feedback.
4. Use feedback for future meal decisions.

Part of this is addressing the problem that, although I'm a decent cook, I often get overwhelmed and cannot recall meal ideas that have delighted my family. Yet, I have some old-favorites (mine) that I can always remember--that doesn't mean anybody likes them. So, I'm listening to the analyst and posting and tracking data. Isn't that what good home economics is all about?

Comments encouraged by all that eat our food.
Comments also encouraged by everyone else.
That's the point.