The White Trash Gourmet
29th
2008
In an earlier post I mentioned the goal I set to become more domestic. I have to say, I am pretty darn proud of myself! I have been sticking to the plan of cooking dinner 3 to 4 times a week and this was a major surprise to me… it’s SO fun and rewarding!
The over-planner in me gets along fabulously with structure and organization (OCD, much?), so this is what I’ve been doing to keep myself on track:
Sunday: Something simple (homemade pizza, casseroles, salads, etc.)
Monday: Mexican (which is usually tacos or burritos because I’m so original)
Tuesday: Pasta
Wednesday: White Trash (see below)
Thursday: Crock Pot (my favorite! SO EASY, it’s not even funny)
Friday: Leftovers/Mooch off parents/Yes it’s true, I have no shame
Saturday: Dine out
So, this past Wednesday, I decided to make something extremely healthy and non-artery clogging whatsoever for my White Trash meal. I like to call this…
Heart Attack on a Plate, with a Steaming Hot Side of Cellulite
Tater Tot Casserole: The epitome of Gourmet Dining
"Sloppy Joe, Slop Sloppy Joe..."
Don’t lose faith in my cooking skills until you see what fancy concoction I have planned for this Sunday’s “Something Simple”.
Hint: It involves a spoon, some milk and a bowl of cereal.
oh Morgan. Is it bad if I want you to make that for me? Well now you can’t judge Cale’s and my mac and cheese with chili beans mixed in. Yeah.
on August 29th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Have you checked out Organized Junkies Menu Plan Monday? That’s where I get some of my ideas for faster meals.
http://orgjunkie.com/menu-plan-monday
Mmm, that looks really yummy.
on August 29th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I love tatertot casserole..lol..My momma makes it! Anyway so ..I’ve been reading your blog, and I love it!
I have a really wonderful taco casserole recipe, my husband adores it!! Let me know if ya want it…its super easy!
on August 29th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I to decided to be more domestic this year, now that I’m finally getting the hang of this whole mom and work thing and have been cooking 5-6 nights a week. I’ve found that if I plan out exactly what I’m making for dinner each night, and grocery shop based on that plan, I actually save a lot of money! It’s awesome and it helps me look forward to cooking because I know I have all the ingredients I need for a great dinner on hand. I wrote down everything I know how to make for dinner (so far) and put it on a list- and I let the hubby help decide what things he wants to eat that week. It’s made my life easier and tastier! Happy cooking- oh and post your recipe for the casserole eh? I’ve got a bag of tater tots in need of a destiny in the freezer.
on August 29th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Mmmmm Tater Tot Casserole is so yummy! I agree with Natali..please post your recipe so that I can compare yours with mine and see which will taste better!
on August 29th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog! We LOVE tater tot casserole!! And we eat sloppy joes like every other week. Then I have to go to the gym to feel better… especially when I have cookie pops for dessert :
on August 29th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
whoaaaa tater tot casserole, i bet the husband was happy, lol. i am proud to say that we cook, at home every night, unless the parentals buy us dins :)
on August 29th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
White trash! Bua-haha! I love it! Wow, I haven’t had tater tot casserole in forever. It actually looks amazing. And to be perfectly honest, I’ve never been a fan of sloppy joes, but then again, I haven’t had one since I was about twelve…
Next Wednesday you should make Spam or frozen fish sticks or something. Heck, yes.
I’m jealous of your domestic ways, though – if only I had a better work schedule, I’d try to make more dinners. One of these days…
on August 30th, 2008 at 7:13 am
We had sloppy joes on Thursday night! lol…. I love it… I might just name Thursday “White Trash” night too…. very creative! lol
on August 30th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I’m loving it. Sloppy joes are one of my favorite foods. What does that say about me?
on August 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am
You’re hilarious. I love it!
on August 30th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
omg LOL!!
i love that White Trash food is a category, oh man!! that is so funny. I want to make a menu now and include that as my option :D seriously tho, you’re making me want to make tater tot casserole for dinner this week!
on August 31st, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I’d invite you to my next potluck :)
on August 31st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Mmmmm.. Those do look delicious!
on September 1st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I love that you have WT Wednesday! Hilarious! I’m pretty sure our frito boat addiction would fall into this category. Oooh so bad, but soo good! I need to start making more meals at home for sure. We’re so bad with the eating out. Anyways, it was so fun meeting up for tea! Yay! :)
on September 1st, 2008 at 4:03 pm
omg looking at these photos made my stomach growl.
on September 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 am