As we sat in contented silence around the table, mouths full of that night’s delicious culinary experiment, one of the boys announced, “Mom, you are such a good cook compared to at the old house!” I was tempted to feel embarrassed by the years of dinner inadequacy, but honestly? He was right. I have come a long way since last July. Feeling so grateful for this monthly dinner project and how it has changed me for the better.
Week 31 (cont.):
Thursday, February 1: A Taste of Ethiopia. honey garlic berbere chicken thighs and rice
Friday, February 2: BBQ from a local spot to kick off Mark’s birthday weekend
Week 32:
Saturday, February 3: pizza for the kids, Home Chef for date night (barbacoa steak tacos with queso fresco and pickled vegetables)
Sunday, February 4: white chicken lasagna soup with french bread
Monday, February 5: Mark’s birthday! chicken parm sandwiches
Tuesday, February 6: beef chimichangas
Wednesday, February 7: sick day for Mama – we had frozen pizzas
Thursday, February 8: A Taste of Kenya. Kenyan beef stew with chapati “pancakes”
Friday, February 9: we ruined our dinner by having homemade blueberry pie in the middle of the afternoon, so just snacked on popcorn and leftovers
Week 33:
Saturday, February 10: pancakes for the kids, Home Chef for date night (coffee-rubbed steak with brown butter mashed potatoes and roasted carrots)
Sunday, February 11: slow cooked pork roast with rice and vegetables
Monday, February 12: sheet pan brats and roasted vegetables
Tuesday, February 13: Fat Tuesday! leftovers and king cake
Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday. bean and cheese burritos
Thursday, February 15: fettucine with a roasted red pepper sauce and grilled chicken and Italian sausage (it was 70 degrees today!)
Friday, February 16: honey garlic shrimp with broccoli and rice
Week 34:
Saturday, February 17: breakfast for dinner – Mark’s homemade biscuits and gravy
Sunday, February 18: leftovers
Monday, February 19: beef stroganoff soup
Tuesday, February 20: whole roasted chicken with macaroni & cheese and salad
Wednesday, February 21: swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes, homemade blueberry pie
Thursday, February 22: burgers while we were out running errands
Friday, February 23: A Taste of Uganda. Ugandan egg rolex
Week 35:
Saturday, February 24: chicken parm sandwiches
Sunday, February 25: Mark’s homemade pizza
Monday, February 26: simple tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Tuesday, February 27: chinese stir-fry
Wednesday, February 28: french onion pot roast with mashed potatoes
