Whoopsie Wednesday

Went to get the ground beef out of the oven today to make meatloaf cupcakes and lo and behold. No ground beef. Hmm.

I had some frozen meatballs, which I cooked in the microwave (according to package directions) meanwhile I sauteed onion, garlic and sliced mushrooms in a pan with some olive oil. I added the meatballs to the pan with the veggies, a can of tomato sauce, and a good sprinkle of oregano and some House Blend (tm Paula Deen). While this was all simmering I baked some frozen bread rolls and made a tossed salad. I served the meatballs on the rolls with a sprinkle of mozzarella and a big side of salad.

I will be out of town for the next two days as there has been a family emergency. I will post back when I can.

Hoop Dreams

So I am going to do something a little bit ridiculous tonight. I am going to make a themed dinner. Today will be my daughter's very first basketball game, so I am going to make her "Slam Dunk Spaghetti and Meatballs"; where the meatballs will represent the basketball and I will make a little "basket" out of the spaghetti noodles. I am going to add some chopped fine carrot to the meatballs (or maybe even carrot puree?) to give it a slight orange color, maybe a backboard made out of garlic toast; and a side of "Free Throw" (tossed) Salad. Is this silly? Yes. Over the top? Sort of. Will she love it? YES, I THINK SHE WILL! So I am ON like Donkey Kong for this one. I will post pictures when I am done.

One question though? What should I make for dessert???