Nothing but Mush
My wisdom teeth were successfully extracted and while in recovery mode, I couldn't eat anything except soft mushy foods. I figured it would be pretty boring to make a post about each individual mush, so I'll just list them out here. You can check and make sure I still haven't eaten anything for dinner more than once this year :)
A Menu of Mushiness
June 1st - applesauce
June 2nd - vanilla yogurt
June 3rd - garlic mashed potatoes
June 4th - Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese
June 5th - loaded mashed potatoes
June 6th - hummus and pitas
Grades:
Megan - F (While each of these are delicious on their own, none make a very good dinner. I'm starving and want normal food.)
Noelle - Noelle would probably love to have most of these for dinner, but she's been having real dinners since she still has all her teeth.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
May 31st
A Last Supper
I have to get my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow, so this is the last regular meal I'll be eating for a little while. This would not be my choice for a last meal, but it was what I had the groceries for.
Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
recipe from: http://bakeatmidnite.com/chicken-with-creamy-garlic-sauce/
Would this be my choice for a last supper? No.
Was it good? Yes.
Was it easy? Yes.
Would I make it again? Yes
Grades:
Megan - B (I liked the crispiness of the crust on the chicken and the sauce was really nice and creamy and garlicy. Pretty good for a weeknight meal.)
Noelle - A- (I wasn't with Noelle when she ate this as it was after I had my teeth pulled and I was recovering. However, I was told that she liked it and ate it without any real hesitation or interesting remarks.)
I have to get my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow, so this is the last regular meal I'll be eating for a little while. This would not be my choice for a last meal, but it was what I had the groceries for.
Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
recipe from: http://bakeatmidnite.com/chicken-with-creamy-garlic-sauce/
Would this be my choice for a last supper? No.
Was it good? Yes.
Was it easy? Yes.
Would I make it again? Yes
Grades:
Megan - B (I liked the crispiness of the crust on the chicken and the sauce was really nice and creamy and garlicy. Pretty good for a weeknight meal.)
Noelle - A- (I wasn't with Noelle when she ate this as it was after I had my teeth pulled and I was recovering. However, I was told that she liked it and ate it without any real hesitation or interesting remarks.)
May 30th
Burrito...Burrito...Casserole!
I may have already eaten a beef burrito for dinner this year, but I have not eaten a burrito casserole!
Easy Baked Burrito Casserole
recipe from: http://writtenreality.com/baked-burrito-casserole-recipe/
In the pictures on the blog the casserole looks layered, and tall, and delicious. Mine looks smooshed, flat, and unappetizing, but don't be fooled - it was quite yummy!
I was a little worried because it has cream of mushroom soup in it, which seems pretty weird for a burrito (but I guess to be a true casserole it has to have that :) However, have no fear, because it pretty much tasted just like a burrito. It was great with some hot sauce on it for added flavor.
Grades:
Megan - A (Perfect for when your in the mood for burritos but want something for the whole family instead of making individual burritos.)
Noelle - F (Noelle continued her strike on casseroles by hating this. It's full of things she loves independently, but she just hates casseroles. Too much food mixed together for a two year old I guess.)
I may have already eaten a beef burrito for dinner this year, but I have not eaten a burrito casserole!
Easy Baked Burrito Casserole
recipe from: http://writtenreality.com/baked-burrito-casserole-recipe/
In the pictures on the blog the casserole looks layered, and tall, and delicious. Mine looks smooshed, flat, and unappetizing, but don't be fooled - it was quite yummy!
I was a little worried because it has cream of mushroom soup in it, which seems pretty weird for a burrito (but I guess to be a true casserole it has to have that :) However, have no fear, because it pretty much tasted just like a burrito. It was great with some hot sauce on it for added flavor.
Grades:
Megan - A (Perfect for when your in the mood for burritos but want something for the whole family instead of making individual burritos.)
Noelle - F (Noelle continued her strike on casseroles by hating this. It's full of things she loves independently, but she just hates casseroles. Too much food mixed together for a two year old I guess.)
May 29th
Grilling Like an American
Today was the first time this season we used the grill! Summer's comin'! I feel like on Memorial Day you have to grill. So I did - like a good American.
Vegetable Steak Kabobs
recipe from: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/vegetable-steak-kabobs
These were so easy it's crazy. I was expecting the beef to be tough since it was such a cheap cut, but it was really tender. And the marinade was really delicious - I will definitely be using that marinade recipe again and will be making these again.
Grades:
Megan - A (So tender and flavorful. The veggies tasted amazing from the grill and marinade as well!)
Noelle - C- (Noelle was not too into this and I'm not sure why. Maybe because of the marinade flavor? Maybe because she was SUPER tired when I served it to her? She started out by trying a mushroom and decided she didn't like it and moved on to steak. She liked the steak, but said it was chewy. While she was eating her steak I asked her if she wanted any more mushrooms and she said no. So, I ate her mushrooms. When I ate the last one she started crying saying she wanted a mushroom. Huh? I thought you didn't like them??? I was able to distract her with some tomatoes. She really liked the tomatoes and said she didn't want any more steak. I tried to get her to eat more by eating a small piece myself. She immediately started crying saying, "I want that steak! Give me that steak!" I explained to her that I was chewing it and couldn't give it to her, but she had about 15 other pieces exactly like it on her plate. But, she really just wanted the one I was chewing and kept saying, "Please mommy. Give it to me. I NEED that steak!" while hysterically crying. Pretty much being the poster child of over-tiredness. When her tantrum finally calmed down she was through with eating and I was through listening to her craziness. Dinner over.)
Today was the first time this season we used the grill! Summer's comin'! I feel like on Memorial Day you have to grill. So I did - like a good American.
Vegetable Steak Kabobs
recipe from: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/vegetable-steak-kabobs
These were so easy it's crazy. I was expecting the beef to be tough since it was such a cheap cut, but it was really tender. And the marinade was really delicious - I will definitely be using that marinade recipe again and will be making these again.
Grades:
Megan - A (So tender and flavorful. The veggies tasted amazing from the grill and marinade as well!)
Noelle - C- (Noelle was not too into this and I'm not sure why. Maybe because of the marinade flavor? Maybe because she was SUPER tired when I served it to her? She started out by trying a mushroom and decided she didn't like it and moved on to steak. She liked the steak, but said it was chewy. While she was eating her steak I asked her if she wanted any more mushrooms and she said no. So, I ate her mushrooms. When I ate the last one she started crying saying she wanted a mushroom. Huh? I thought you didn't like them??? I was able to distract her with some tomatoes. She really liked the tomatoes and said she didn't want any more steak. I tried to get her to eat more by eating a small piece myself. She immediately started crying saying, "I want that steak! Give me that steak!" I explained to her that I was chewing it and couldn't give it to her, but she had about 15 other pieces exactly like it on her plate. But, she really just wanted the one I was chewing and kept saying, "Please mommy. Give it to me. I NEED that steak!" while hysterically crying. Pretty much being the poster child of over-tiredness. When her tantrum finally calmed down she was through with eating and I was through listening to her craziness. Dinner over.)