Sweetheart has been wanting so badly to be big and helpful lately. Yesterday we got home from the grocery store and I was so tired. She said she would unload the groceries for me. And she did--each time carrying more and more bags. (Which of course I bragged on her about.)
Then she asked if she could cook supper. Why, certainly!! I just happened to find a recipe yesterday that was very easy. And me sitting on the couch giving directions to Sweetheart in the kitchen was really nice and ALSO made me think about things in 6 months.
So, my plan is:
#1 Get a list of meals together that Sweetheart can make.
#2 Get some meals in the freezer. (I've been pinning freezer meal recipes.)
And, oh yeah, I also need to kind of organize the kitchen a bit better. It's gotten messy.
That's just the kitchen!!!! Sigh. There is so much to do!
Anyway, here's the recipe (any family bigger than mine will want to double it--I may double it next time so we will have leftovers.)
Tasty Taco Bake
Crush Doritoes in the bottom of an 8 inch casserole dish.
Combine chili with beans, green chilies, and a 1/2 cup of olives in a bowl. Spoon over the chips in the dish.
Spread sour cream over the top.
Sprinkle with cheese, mushrooms, green onions, more crushed chips, and olives.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with shredded lettuce.
(We left out the green chilies, mushrooms, and olives. We're picky.)
Glad I have a plan for the kitchen--now I just need to implement it!
It definitely helps to put meals in the freezer. I still do that even though my youngest is almost 2. We have a family of 7 and at least once or twice a week I cook extra. Sometimes it's just extra spaghetti sauce one day and extra beans the next and a couple of days later I'll combine them with some macaroni, can tomatoes, and corn. Easy and yum!
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