| Saturday | Greek (take out). | |
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| Sunday | 3-Amigos (Dining out) | |
| Monday | Vinni Gambini (Dining out) | |
| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday | Chicken & bean fajitas | |
| Thursday | Marinated butcher's block steak with smashed rosemary potatoes | |
| Friday | Red wine and beef stew with vegetables |
Tuesday's meal is easy, if not quick. The secret is to start with a good piece of meat and a lot of time. I usually cover it with low-salt steak spice and put some garlic and red wine in the pan beneath. Then I throw it in the oven with some potatoes and let it cook. I had friends over, so I wanted something tasty but simple for dinner (which gave me time to clean my apartment and chase down the dust-bunnies!).
Wednesday's meal is a staple for me. I rarely go by a recipe anymore (as I already have my taco seasonings combined in a bottle on my shelf). This recipe works well with either fresh cooked chicken or leftovers, and freezes well. I tend to make extra and bag it. That way I can thaw the ingredients, and then add the filling to the salsa, cheese, and sour cream inside a warm tortilla.
Thursday's meal is another staple. The marinade is mostly red wine, some fresh herbs and garlic. Typically I marinade the steak overnight. Smashed potatoes are what I call baked potatoes that I then turn into a rough form of mash with herbbed butter.
Friday more people are coming in, so I'll make an old favorite of a stew in the crockpot.
