Amanda the Great by Amanda El-Dweek for July 08, 2023

Pinterest is still a thing?

This is the point in the decision process when we look at each other and say “We may just starve to death tonight.” Once that’s out of the way, the ideas can start flowing.

Maybe one of your cookbooks is edible.

First time she removes her glasses?

It would be different if it were only you. A bowl of cereal would have been good! ☺️

If you don’t want the mess, order a Pizza and salad! Take something out of the freezer that’s already cooked. Make reservations and eat out!

Are you peeking into my house? ☺️❤️

Frozen pizza night!

Totally get it…. Sometimes we just make something happen and sometimes amazing things pull together!

I like the take on gratitude. She realizes she’s privileged to have plenty of food around, even if she can’t decide how to use it.

Tamale pie

My spouse says, “If only there were some way we could have known in advance that we would have to eat dinner tonight.”

Nice reality check.

Pizzadillas. Tortilla, sauce (pizza, spaghetti, or sweet chili), whatever veg / meat you have around (we like mushrooms and pepperoni), shredded mozzarella. Fold in half, cook in non-stick pan until cheese has melted and tortilla is crispy. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and / or guacamole, depending on what is in the fridge. Easy and delicious.

Ice cream or toast.

We’ve all had those days… right around 4 PM. Pasta always wins!

I remember working the night shift at a grocery store and wandering around the aisles, trying to pick something for coffee break, and thinking “Sigh, there’s nothing to eat!”

Around here we have that conversation at least once a week. Same old same old, chicken, steak, pork, or pasta. Sometimes I think we’re too tired or lazy to prepare a meal. That’s when Door Dash comes into play.

I knew a woman who bought the exact same things, every week and prepared the same meals, every day. I would go mad! Gag. It’s soothing for some though.

Yeah, that Amanda person can get on your nerves!

All my cookbooks are worthless. I haven’t opened any of them.

When in doubt, or uninspired, omelette station or stir-fry anything and everything in sight. Sprinkle with peanuts. Wine.

PIZZA TATER! Microwave baked potato. Put on a microwave safe plate after it is cooked, cut open, and smoosh flat on the plate. Put your favorite pizza toppings, or whatever you have that would be good on a pizza, heat in microwave until sauce is hot, cheese is melted and toppings look good. Eat.

Another sharp poster above got this first, but my go to is ice cream. I never understood why people found fault with ice cream for a meal. After all it’s just milk, ice and flavoring. May contain coco, fruit or yogurt. No sugar or fat involved I’m sure…..