Back for my second week of documenting my culinary adventures!

Sunday

-- Dinner at Ruby Tuesdays and a movie (Horrible Bosses -- hilarious!)

Monday

-- Hamburgers on the grill (black and bleu and mushroom and swiss)

-- Baked beans

-- Jalapeno potato chips

Sorry no picture on this one.  But it was great to use the grill and a very summery dinner...

Tuesday

-- Leftovers/out: J's standing meeting with business partners leaves me alone to scavenge or go grab something quick.  I opted for Wendy's.  I haven't had fast food in a while and burger and fries was calling to me...

Wednesday

-- Pulled pork sandwiches

-- Pasta salad

-- Coleslaw

Again, forgot the picture.  Another basic dinner...

Thursday

-- Chicken stir fry

-- Rice

-- Vegetable egg rolls (from the frozen section)

-- Cream cheese wontons (from the frozen section)

J got use his wok, although I thought using a wok on an electric stove was going to kill him.  Always too hot or not hot enough.  I hate that thing.  Forgot the pic until halfway through, it was just that yummy.

Friday

-- Altekruse family spaghetti and meatballs

-- Garlic bread

Old family recipe that you can doctor up to be mild, spicy, or hot as hell.  I went with the bit of spice option this time.  Spaghetti sauce just taste so much better when it's freshly made than from a jar.  I should really make more of this and then freeze in little tubs for the future.

Saturday

-- Melty sandwiches

-- Salad

Mine was ham, swiss, and pepper colby jack.  J had a ham and swiss.  Easy dinner for a day when both of us weren't feeling good.  And a Peace Tree root beer (the last one!) to top it all off.

Week summary/comments: This week wasn't a big culinary adventure.  I pulled out some tried and true favorites.  Mostly easy dinners.  I have to remember to pace myself.  I'm not the best cook and my experiments often go awry.  But next week, I'm trying out a few new recipes: thanksgiving dinner in a crockpot, flank steak, chicken gouda, stuffed shells, and broccoli and cheese casserole.  Sounds like it'll be an interesting adventure!