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Meals from November 2004

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2004-11-07 Kid Dinner

This was a meal prepared almost exclusively by our daughter. And when she was done, she ate dinner with her apron on.

Mafalde with Quick Tomato Sauce , Sautéed Beet Greens , Fresh Italian Bread , Simple Herbed Oil

2004-11-11 And Finally, Waffles

Our daughter has been desperate for waffles. The answer to the question of what to have for dinner has been answered with a cry of “waffles!” for the last two weeks. Tonight she finally gets her wish fulfilled.

Buttermilk Waffles , Bacon

2004-11-12 What Happens When You Try to Cook Beets in a Microwave

The beet catches fire. Cooking beets in the microwave is apparently a little trickier than potatoes. Happily, serendipity favors us tonight. After dinner at Chili’s, we found a new dessert place, the Cold Stone Creamery.

Tostada Chips , Chicken Tortilla Soup (for Robin) , Peppercorn Burger (for Chris) , Corn Dog and French Fries (for our son) , Corn Dog and Apples (for our daughter) , Baby Food (for the baby) , No Beets

2004-11-13 The Incredibles Fish Sticks

Last night’s fish stick meal was a spectacular failure. Undeterred, we make another attempt at the same menu—with similar results. In other words, the beets in the salad are slightly smoked.

Fish Sticks , Trader Joe’s Tartar Sauce , Cocktail Sauce , Potatoes with Truffle Oil , Beet and Blue Cheese Salad

2004-11-14 Fried Shrimp Dinner

Frying at home is so much better. The shrimp in this meal were amazing. The kids (naturally) did not share in our awe. Our daughter tried one shrimp (eventually eating it), but hers was not exactly a ringing endorsement. Without trying one, our son insisted the he did not like shrimp, this despite eating them many times at the local sushi place. Instead, they mostly ate edamame, rice and Cheerios. Sometimes, they are just plain odd.

Coconut Beer-Battered Shrimp , Jasmine Rice , Trader Joe’s Curry Simmer Sauce with Eggplant and Zucchini , Edamame

2004-11-24 Turkey Before Thanksgiving

With the kids nestled in bed, we make an evening for ourselves by roasting up turkey legs. With Thanksgiving less than 24 hours away, we have lots to do. So, rather than watching a holiday special recorded on MythTV, we fire up the oven and some holiday tunes on MythMusic.

Leftover Barbecue Chicken , Leftover Pancakes , Sautéed Greens , Roasted Turkey Drumsticks , Turkey Broth

2004-11-25 Thanksgiving

The ultimate family dinner was very much a family effort. This year, Thanksgiving was at Grammy’s house. Grammy, Eric and Robin split most of the cooking, but just about everyone pitched in.

Turkey on the Grill (Grammy) , Turkey Gravy (Robin), Mashed Potatoes (Erin) , Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes (Grammy) , Oyster Dressing (Grammy) , Grammy’s Corn Pudding (Robin), Rolls (Erin) , Cranberry Sauce (Eric) , Prosciutto Green Beans and Regular Green Beans (Eric) , Marinated Artichoke Salad (Robin), Various Flavors of Ice Cream , Whipped Cream , Pie Crust , Apple Pie , Pecan Pie , Pumpkin Pie (Eric) , Cupcakes

2004-11-29 Still with the Turkey Leftovers

The Monday after Thanksgiving finds us still eating turkey leftovers. And loving it.

Turkey Pasta , Salad