Before I ever discovered The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner, I had a loose meal schedule of my own. Monday - pasta, Tuesday - chicken, Wednesday- fish & brown rice or bean dishes, Thursday - beef (usually our favorite meatloaf), Friday - chicken, & Saturday - pizza night. Jon used to try new recipes on Sundays - this was especially nice after he bought The Barbecue Bible.
Saturday remains our family pizza night. Jon has experimented with several whole wheat pizza crusts and we've found one we all enjoy. Tuesdays turned into pasta night or crock pot meals because of the rush of preschool carpool, Cub Scouts, and basketball practice on that day. I started trying new recipes again and the kids were up in arms.
When we have salmon, everyone is happy but James. He takes it as a personal assault when I put it on the menu. Tilapia is still a newer entree at our house. It regularly gets mixed reviews. Jacob has changed his mind about many foods - one week he hates lasagna or meatloaf and the next he claims it is his favorite.
But we've found one dish, that pleases all six of us - TACO NIGHT. They used to prefer soft shells and now favor crispy shells. Often I serve myself a taco salad instead of the traditional taco. The kids love it simple - just meat & cheese in the shell. They don't actually know or care that I use lean beef & add TVP (textured vegetable protein). It makes the meat go further and it's healthier for them.
Since I declared "Wonderful Wednesday," I decided to move taco night to Wednesday. Everyone loves dinner - no whining over that menu. I get to watch LOST. So it's a win win.
(What's the big deal about Wednesdays? See THIS post.)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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I'm glad someone else eats at least ONE meal the same every week. We have Spaghetti every Monday because it pleases everyone. Just can't beat smiles and full tummies! I'd love to get your wheat pizza crust recipe! Have you posted it somewhere?
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