home economics

want to see what i had for dinner?

of course you don’t do!

i know i say this like every time, but this time i mean it, easiest dinner ever! i’ve never said this is my whole life so brace yourselves, i totally wish i had kids right now. (don’t forget to breathe) what on earth would make me say that?! because i would totally be the best soccer mom right now. this meal has soccer mom written all over it. you drop the kids off at practice, come home grill some chicken, cut it into cubes, go pick up the kids from soccer, turn on the oven, make the kids shower,  throw the chicken in the oven and bam, dinner is served. court = #1 future soccer mom!

that being said, why is it that i’m so creative and patient when it comes to baking but when there’s meat involved i’m like, huh? where’s the oven? what are spices? you cook that thing for how long? i’m so dumb. this is why baked spaghetti boy better hurry on back so i can eat a proper steak again and a piece of chicken that doesn’t resemble jerky.

i must have missed that day in “home ec” which by the way does that even exist still? and who takes it? last time i checked, pizza on a english muffin didn’t really pass as “dinner” around these here parts. and sewing? raise your hand if you still know how to sew? the only thing these fingers are sewing is a button, and they make you tube videos for that now. seriously, what is the point of that class now? if you have kids taking it now, please drop me a comment on your feelings towards it. one of those feelings better be “an easy A”!

i remember taking it in middle school and there were all of 2 boys in it. all the boys were in “shop” we’ll get to that one another night. but what are they teaching these kids? that girls need to learn how to sew and cook? it’s 2013, what these kids need to be learning is how to create a blog so you can share your self taught baking skills with the world and not have people judge you for your lack of html skills. OR a real life skill like how to change your tire when you get a flat. OR how to fix your toilet when it stops flushing properly.  these are real life skills that people really need. not heating up a piece of bread or sewing a pillow case. and girls have actual jobs now, oohh ahhh.

if this class must exist still, please take my suggestions into consideration, these are coming from a real 20 something who has a life and paid attention in that class 14 year ago. *gulp* now go pick up your kids from soccer and make them this for dinner!

soccer mom cheesy enchilada chicken

1 lb chicken breast

2 tbsp taco seasoning

salt

1/2 cup enchilada sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

cilantro

2 tbsp ranch dressing

coat chicken taco seasoning on both sides. cook chicken on grill until almost completely cooked, about 7 minutes. heat oven to 350 degrees and spray 8×8 dish.

cut chicken into cubes and place in the bottom of 8×8. sprinkle with salt to taste. cover with enchilada sauce and toss to coat evenly. sprinkle with garlic and cheese. place in oven for 15-20 minutes.

remove from heat and top with cilantro and ranch. serve immediately.

serves: 4

home economic teachers, please teach these girls how to cook a steak for goodness sake!

condiments

you know what you need in life? condiments.

where would the hot dog be without ketchup and mustard? barbecue without, the well, barbecue sauce?  veggies without ranch? and if you’re me, chicken fingers without honey mustard? i love condiments. i can dip just about anything. and i mean, a hot dog would be fine, but when you put ketchup, mustard, onions, and relish on top of it? ohmygosh so much better.

side note: baked spaghetti boy, doesn’t like condiments. what?!?! do you think this is going to work out? yet when we were participating in the “newlywed game” in key west, you know because we’re newlyweds and all (we are not people. but we were invited to play and we’re not ones to turn down a good time) i got asked the question “what would he put on his hot dog” i said, “nothing.” and he looked at me like i was crazy and said “ketchup and mustard, duh!” really? because last time i checked you HATED condiments, and wanted to vomit at the thought of them. UGH. would you believe me if i told you we won the newlywed game? against 3 other couples who were all married? i know, i couldn’t believe it either!

in short, you don’t need condiments but they sure do compliment things and make life so much better! don’t you agree? so my condiment posts are going to be the things that i don’t need to share with you, but you’d be missing some important things in my life if i didn’t post it. plus i’m one of those obnoxious people that take way too many pictures with my iphone and if you’re not following me on instagram you’re missing them! if you are following me on insta, sorry you’ve probably seen all these before!

another one of my favorite things! thank you dunkies for helping me get through everyday and the below pictures

some dead animals at one of my events last week

a before/after shot from one of the events i help put on at work. my last event before i start my new position, today!

after an event of that size, this is what my dinner was. it’s fruit, protein, and sugar. complete balanced meal!

foster, my sister’s dog, laying around over the weekend

isn’t it crazy that my condiment doesn’t like condiments?! oh well, at least he likes my baking! what’s your favorite condiment(s)?

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