Going out for Mexican food is the best! We did NOT eat from the fridge or freezer last night...oh, wait...we had ice cream...but decided to head out and do some shopping in anticipation of grandchildren coming to visit this weekend. It wouldn't have made sense to eat at home when a nice Mexican restaurant is practically next door to the grocery store...does rationalization work for you too?
Our shopping did include chicken so we can make Quickie Chickie for dinner tonight. It's one of our favorite recipes and I think everyone likes these flavors. It's simple - broil boneless chicken breasts (or tenders) for about 6 minutes per side. Top each with a spoonful of salsa (any strength) and a nice slice of your choice of cheese (we like mozzarella the best for this). Pop back under the broiler for maybe 30 seconds - just till the cheese melts, but make sure it melts. This is delicious!
I think what we're actually doing is more conscientious planning from the pantry and freezer without the rote purchases. It's clear that we can't ONLY eat what's on hand. Well, we could, but it wouldn't be very healthy...our pantry is loaded with carbs. So we WILL want to augment what's there with occasional purchases of salad fixings, some pork or chicken perhaps. I find I'm craving fish. Once we go through our lone can of tuna, fish is probably going to make an appearance on our table.
It'll be an interesting weekend with the children. They're somewhat picky eaters, but they know when they're at Grandma's they must try everything. They don't have to like it, but they do have to try it. This usually refers to the dreaded VEGETABLES. However, we won't make a fuss and we'll see how it goes. We've got lots of activities planned for them, both inside and out, and a couple of dinners we think they'll like. Should be fun all round. I'll let you know how it goes when I see you on Monday. Have a great weekend!
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