Just add eggs. We had a full house this week, and all was well. But one of the most "oooh, my heart is full and heavy" moments was realizing that the birdies gotta fly--it's college notification week; they have learned how to cook and drive very, very far; and they are bigger than me. OK, that last one is not the least bit impressive. But it was a great week, and here's what's cooking.
Family Dinner by Birdie
Pillsbury Manapua and Weird Watermelon Salad. Shopped. Prepped and made by my baby birdie, with assistance from college birdie. Best comment from the dinner table after making ONE meal, “Wow, Mom, it’s pretty amazing that you did this for us every night for all the times we were little.” Parenthood FTW.
Traditional #Meatless Monday
Going with Shakshuka from Ottolenghi and Samimi. Made the sauce last night and it's doing its thing in the fridge today.
Tuesday
Romescu Chicken Sandwiches. We haven’t had this in quite awhile and it’s time to bring it back. Plus, we have a cilantro plant that’s exploding out in the front.
#LeftoversRoulette Wednesday
Guacamole with the aforementioned cilantro, plus the leftover red onion from Weird Watermelon Salad. Tropical Fruit Salsa and Carnitas (by crock pot).
Family Dinner by Birdie
Pillsbury Manapua and Weird Watermelon Salad. Shopped. Prepped and made by my baby birdie, with assistance from college birdie. Best comment from the dinner table after making ONE meal, “Wow, Mom, it’s pretty amazing that you did this for us every night for all the times we were little.” Parenthood FTW.
Traditional #Meatless Monday
Going with Shakshuka from Ottolenghi and Samimi. Made the sauce last night and it's doing its thing in the fridge today.
Tuesday
Romescu Chicken Sandwiches. We haven’t had this in quite awhile and it’s time to bring it back. Plus, we have a cilantro plant that’s exploding out in the front.
#LeftoversRoulette Wednesday
Guacamole with the aforementioned cilantro, plus the leftover red onion from Weird Watermelon Salad. Tropical Fruit Salsa and Carnitas (by crock pot).
| Thursday Seared Furikake Ahi, but with fresh ahi. We ended up making Omi’s Shoyu fish with the flash frozen ahi, which was fine, despite the very serious disconnect between photo and product. Soup-er Friday Corn Chowder. It is getting warmer, a good hearty chowder is always good comfort food after a full week. They are not babies any more, yet they will always be my babies! |  Not so sashimi. :P |
