One of the folks I follow on Twitter sent out a plea for help last night. It was #MenMakeDinnerDay in the Twitterverse, and he was looking for new ideas, since he felt like his dinners were getting boring. If his life is anything like mine, the kids were probably simply not eating what was put in front of them...or not eating it with any enthusiasm. We all get in ruts, but … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Menu – Sloppy Jose’s for Wrestlers
What's on the Hectic Kitchen table tonight? Weather and sports in Kansas make for an exciting combination. The combination is difficult in lots of parts of the country, but it's especially true in Kansas where we really have very little to slow down weather patterns and storms. With winds regularly in the 40-50mph range, we have lots and lots of cancelled, postponed, and … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Menu – Ham with trimmings
What's on the Hectic Kitchen table tonight? We're starting the new year off with a Cook's Half Shank Ham that I got on sale during the week of Christmas. With the holiday falling in the middle of the week, and two traditional holiday meals (Wednesday and Saturday), I had lots of opportunities to go shopping. I also took advantage of all the sales that I could. As I've … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Menu – Chicken & Chocolate
What's on the Hectic Kitchen table tonight? We have had a tradition for as long as I can remember of having fondue on New Year's Eve. Over the years, I've made cheese, broth, and chocolate fondue. I've tried complex cheese fondue recipes, and simple one. They have all gone over OK, but don't really substitute for a substantial dinner. They're great for snacking though. … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Menu – Heading South of the Border
What's on the Hectic Kitchen table tonight? We're in that gap between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and every night there is some activity of another. If it's not a wrestling meet, it's sports practice. If it's not one of those it's a vocal music concert. Or an office meeting. Or even an office party. Not to mention the trips to get the kids traveling home from … [Read more...]