I have not been doing much cooking since mid February when I got sick. Tonight I hope marks a turn for the better. Tonight was the third night in a row that I cooked dinner for us. I know that they have not been first class dinners gourmet meals that take more than 30 minutes to cook. I feel that I have to start with cooking smaller meals. I am still not eating much. So here is the weekly menu so far.
Wednesday was an egg salad made with hard boiled duck eggs, white pepper, mayonnaise and celery. Served over salad. With fresh fruit for dessert.
Thursday was tuna salad made with white pepper, mayonnaise and celery. John had his on bread. I had mine on iceberg lettuce. Served with fresh avocado and vegetables. With fruit for dessert.
Tonight I went all out. Garbanzo bean pasta with turkey meatballs and a sauce made with 1/2 a jar of Yo Mama’s Basil sauce, 2 four ounce cans of mushrooms and one 6 ounce can of sliced olives. Served with mixed vegetables and fresh fruit for dessert.
As I said nothing fancy, but it was either homemade or semi homemade. John did have to wake me up from my second nap of the day so that I could cook dinner tonight.
You might have noticed that I specifically called out for white pepper to be used. White pepper is easier on the body. It does not cause the tummy upset or reflux that black pepper causes. It is also somehow easier to swallow. I have been using it for years and grind it fresh each and every time I use it. I get my white pepper corns at Penzey’s Spices. I usually go to the store to get my spices, but have bought them online too at www.penzeys.com. They also have all kinds of recipes on their website.
*** Penzey’s Spices did not pay for being listed here. If you check out my spice rack about 1/2 my spices are from Penzey’s Spices. This is a brand that I personally love and use all the time. I purchased all my own spices. Also I purchased my Yo Mama’s Basil sauce this morning, we also paid for that. It is my favorite brand of pasta sauce.
