This week is our denomination’s annual
conference, and I’m knee deep in figuring out which sessions to attend and
where I need to be when. Last night, as I had dinner with Jonathan and Julie,
he asked me what today’s blog was going to be. I said I didn’t know yet. Ummmm
BEKAH!!??!!? MENU MONDAY?? Ironic that he asked me during dinner and I forgot
the meal-related answer to that questions. Whoopsie! Well, here it is. This week’s
meal roundup!
Monday: Spicy Sausage and Brussels Sprouts
Foil Packets
What We
Changed: I elected
to make this as a sheet pan dinner rather than messing with foil packets. I put
parchment paper on a sheet pan with sides and then spread out the halved
Brussels Sprouts, emptied a package of frozen butternut squash cubes over it,
and topped it with chopped chicken sausage. (I used Italian seasoned, so it had
a bit of a kick.) I kept the seasonings and baking times, and it turned out
great!
Tuesday: Dill Chicken Salad and Steamed Green Beans
What We
Changed: I followed
the recipe but eliminated the nuts and added a little bit of chopped dill
pickles. We had learned we liked dill pickle in chicken salad, so even though
dill is in the recipe, I also added the pickles. We ate ours plain on the plate
with steamed green beans on the side, but you could easily eat this on a bed of
greens or on a sandwich.
Wednesday: Chicken Tacos
What We
Changed: We actually
ate these as salads and skipped the shell entirely. I used fresh lettuce from
our garden, fresh cilantro from our garden, air fried the chicken, and used
salsa instead of a tomato because my tomato went bad! Sadness! We really liked
these.
Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner
What I
Had: Ryan had to
work late to cover an event – and he ate there – so I made an egg and a piece
of chicken sausage for my dinner. Follow me for more exciting dinner tips!
Friday: Leftover Chicken Tacos
What We
Loved: Friday was a
busy day for me – traveling to speak at two different retirement chapel
services. I was glad to come home to leftovers. I was so glad I had cooked extra
chicken and prepped the rest of the ingredients on Wednesday, so I could just
warm it up on Friday!
Saturday: DeconstructedEnchiladas
What We
Changed: I love the
flavor of enchiladas, but I don’t love the mess of making them. This felt like
a perfect solution! I didn’t use the sliced olives on this one, but it was
still so good! I just stuffed a tortilla shell with this mix and enjoyed the
enchilada flavor without a soggy shell.
Sunday: Smash Burger/Ice Cream and Grilled Pork Chops with
Steamed Broccoli and Homemade Bread
Why We Ate
Separately: I was at
the Burger Bar in downtown Fort Wayne when Jonathan asked me the blog question,
and maybe I was so engrossed in my rare burger treat that I just forgot my Monday
theme! I was beyond impressed with this place. I texted Ryan while I was there
and said we needed to come back. I loved the burgers and whatever house sauce
they add to it. Jonathan and Julie let me sample one of their fries with
cheese. I don’t know what’s in that cheese sauce, but it was so deliciously intriguing.
I also got soft serve for fun, and I don’t know that I would get that again. It
was good – but not mind-blowing.
Meanwhile,
back at home, Ryan grilled pork chops that he marinated himself! He said that
he doesn’t love a sweet marinade, and this recipe called for a sweetener, so
maybe this one won’t be a forever keeper. But it sure looked good in the
picture. (I think I won with dinner…sorry, Ryan!)
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