Meals of the Week, January 14th to 20th, 2024
SUNDAY, January 14th – Dinner at Cindy’s
With my father’s 90th Birthday coming up we wanted to do a bit of a celebration where my brother in law could be there. Dad’s birthday was actually on Wednesday and we eat at a restaurant with him on Wednesday nights, but Dan is never there as he doesn’t get home from work in time. So we had a bit of a do on the Sunday with homemade Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes and vegetables on the side. Of course there was some Birthday Cake for dessert.
This is my Swiss Steak Recipe. I have been making it for years and years. Its tender and juicy with a lovely tomato gravy that is beautiful served over potatoes or rice. This was always a favorite with my own family when they were growing up.
MONDAY, January 15th – Chicken Pie
I had some chicken pie in the freezer that I had frozen after the last time I made a chicken pie. The original recipe makes enough for 6 people so I tend to make the filling and divide it between six freezer containers and then pop a small crust on top when I go to bake it for myself. It is very easily done.
This is a very delicious chicken pie filling, using poached and shredded chicken breast meat, carrots, onions, mushrooms and celery in a rich cream gravy. The pastry is buttery and flaky. The two together are heavenly. I had this with some salad on the side.
TUESDAY, January 16th – Sheet Pan Omelet for Two
I had a very busy day and so I made myself a sheet pan omelet. This is sized perfectly for two people, or for one person with leftovers for the next day. (Makes an awesome sandwich!) This has ham, peppers, onions and cheese in it. I like to top it with a slice of tomato and some more grated cheese.
It bakes simply and quickly in the oven in a small lipped baking sheet. A couple of pieces of toast on the side and I was quite happy. Breakfast for supper. Its always a nice change. Quick, easy and delicious.
WEDNESDAY, January 17th – Dinner out for Dad’s Birthday
This was actually dad’s birthday and so we went out to celebrate with him. We had even more to celebrate as dad had been in a car accident on his way home from my sister’s on Tuesday night, writing his car off. Thankfully he was not hurt, a bruised nose from the air bag and a scrap on his leg. He was pretty shook up however. Hazel drove him to the restaurant. The Big Scoop Family Restaurant and Takeout. The restaurant recently changed hands and has a whole new menu. They specialize in burgers now.
Dad had Chicken Tenders and chips, Hazel had a Double Bacon Cheeseburger platter, Cindy had Haddie Bits and Chips and I had their Oklahoma Double Onion Smashie with chips. We were all very happy with what we chose. In its place I am sharing my recipe for Onion Pan Burgers, which you see above.
I’ll let you in on a secret. Mine are way better. I thought theirs was quite greasy. I abandoned the bun altogether and just ate the meat and some of the chips. Mine might only have one burger patty, but they are not greasy in the least and the bun is lovely and softly steamed over the onions for even more flavor!
All the waitresses got together and sang Happy Birthday to my dad which he was really pleased about. I think he even got a kiss on the cheek from one, so it was all worth it, and like I said we had even more to celebrate as he was okay and not injured in the accident!
THURSDAY , January 18th – Oven Baked Fried Rice
We had a lot of running around to do on Thursday. With Dad being out a car, we spent a good part of the rest of the week, tending to him, bringing him meals, etc. I was dead tired when I finally got home and so I made myself this simple rice dish.
This easy dish makes the perfect mid-week side dish! There is no need to precook the rice ahead of time. Nor the vegetables. You simply stir everything together in a baking dish, cover and bake, leaving your hands free to get on with something else.
I topped mine with some chopped ham and scrambled egg, so it was like a main dish. A salad on the side and a frozen egg roll baked along side and I was quite happy!
FRIDAY, January 19th – Butter Baked Cod
I fancied some fish on Friday and so I baked myself some Butter Baked Cod. This is a lovely way to prepare fish. You can cook as many or as few fillets as you like. Also called Poor Man’s Lobster, this is a very simple way to cook cod fish. Simple ingredients done well.
Perfectly cooked, buttery and delicious. I enjoyed along with some mashed potatoes and green beans. It was fabulously tasty! A squeeze of lemon on top and I was a very contented camper!
SATURDAY, January 20th – Jacket Potato with Chili and Cheese
Another day of running around and so I just did a simple baked potato for my supper/tea. I topped it with some chili and grated cheddar cheese. Jacket potatoes are a wonderful canvas for whatever you desire to put with them.
In the U.K. they have restaurants dedicated only to Jacket Potatoes. One of the first things I ate when I visited the country prior to moving over there was a Jacket Potato at Euston Station. Oh but it was some good. Topped with oodles of cheese it was. You can get them topped with baked beans and cheese (very good), or tuna mayonnaise (not a fan), chili, etc. I personally really like them this way, topped with hot chili and cheese. Delicious, especially if you serve them with a salad along side!
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