A Week At A Time – Meal Ideas

Happy Super Bowl Sunday and I hope most of you are ready for the big game today. Chiefs versus Eagles – I’m just watching for the commercials.

This week’s menu is reflecting some comfort food favorites and maybe some menu ideas for Valentine’s Day, which falls on Friday this year. The restaurants will be packed, so maybe cook dinner for your sweetheart at home. On Monday, it’s pasta night and this Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Penne has a real kick and it’s a cinch to throw together in minutes, especially if you use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Barbecue Chipotle Crema is what’s on the menu for Taco Tuesday. I love the fact that you can put the pork in the pot before work and dinner is almost done at the end of the day.

When Wednesday rolls around, it’s time for some seafood and my Salt and Pepper Salmon with Lemon Asparagus is super tasty and it could be a nice option for Valentine’s Day. Thursday is another much needed rainy day here in Southern California and a good casserole this Caramelized Onion and Peppers Macaroni and Cheese will surely hit the spot. The sweet onions and peppers really add some personality to a creamy crock of pasta.

Friday is Valentine’s Day so maybe it should be baking day as well and these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are a great option for dessert at home with that special someone. A good glass of bubbly would be lovely with each and every bite. Saturday is a good day to just hang out and get some chores done and cook a Roast Chicken with Crispy Crouton Salad. This recipe is my rendition from Chef Judy Rodgers at Zuni Cafe back in the day. It’s so tasty and the combination of greens with crunchy chicken fat croutons and slices of juicy chicken over top is priceless. Have a wonderful week and hug those around you.

Monday