The Coronacation Diaries, Episode 19

A Pandemic Cookbook: Meals That Your Family Will Eat

I love to cook. It is therapy for me, a chance to be creative and create something from the soul. I love to bake, I love to make soup, I love to invent dishes. I ❤ to cook.

But now, I feel like I've been cooking for 94,523 days in a row. I am so tired of pasta (and of the house smelling like meat). The dishwasher is running constantly, because by the time the cycle is done, I have another load to go. What I am saving in gas I am spending in dish soap. And I am fresh out of ideas for meals for this picky, picky family. "What's for lunch, mom?" Sam asks every day, followed by "UGH" when I tell him.

"What's for dinner, mom?"

"UGH."

And so, I have created the following pandemic cookbook for you, filled with meals that your family will eat, made with items you already have in the pantry and freezer. And I am sharing it, free of charge. You're welcome.

Saturday: Pasta Bar!

Pasta
Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese
Meat
Sauce

Sunday: Pizza Bar!

Pizza Crusts
Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese
Meat
Sauce

Monday: Taco Bar!

Taco shells
Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese
Meat
Sauce

Tuesday: Stir Fry Bar!

Rice
Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese?
Meat
Sauce

Wednesday:  Loaded Tots Bar!

Tots

Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese
Meat
Sauce

Thursday: Burger Bar!

Hamburger Buns

Sautéed onions and peppers
Cheese
Meat
Sauce

Friday: Order from Crunchy's!

Pizza
Basket of Tots
Fish Tacos
Crunchy Burger
Crowlers of Jai Alai and Oberon.

Seriously. if you one of the lucky few who is
still getting a paycheck, support your locally owned places and order pick-up. You won't regret it. And you can avoid the UGH and the  dishwasher for one incredibly beautiful night. ❤