the menu: week of november 16

I’m pretty sure that just about everyone is planning their Thanksgiving menus this week. I can’t tell you how many “perfect sides” and roast turkey recipes I have seen on my various social media feeds over the past two weeks. I am almost sick of looking at Brussels sprouts recipes and I love Brussels sprouts. Lucky for you, there will not be a Thanksgiving menu posted here. I am not cooking for Thanksgiving. Thank you to my mother-in-law for hosting us this holiday. I had no idea how much I needed the break from my kitchen.

I will be cooking leading up to Thanksgiving, sort of. This week, we are down to three again, and the kids have requested culinary masterpieces like quesadilla and chicken salad. Right. I’m also still trying to get through the advent/Christmas prep that we discussed last week. Cooking may not be my highest priority.

Here it is. Kids’ choice. With a twist.

Monday. “Chicken with salad and rice and vegetables” (Théa)

Tuesday. Quesadillas “with chicken on the side and salad” (Gus)

Wednesday. Pio Days at the Pioneer Saloon 

Thursday. Pork Yakisoba 

Friday. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and peas

Yep, we are going tried and true this week. Simple, simple, simple.