Mondays are a tough day of the week. It’s the first day from the weekend, back to work, school or other activities. After a long Monday, it can be challenging to make dinner and our minds are too busy and tired to enjoy the meal.
Allow me to introduce you to “Magic Meal Monday”...
Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to cook and experiment with new recipes at home. One night, they decided to try their hand at a new recipe they had discovered for a fancy three-course dinner. They gathered all the ingredients, put on their aprons, and set to work in the kitchen.
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As they cooked, the aroma of the food filled the house and made everyone’s mouth water. They laughed and joked as they prepared each dish, and the excitement of what was to come grew with each passing moment.
Finally, the meal was ready. They sat down at the dinner table, which they had beautifully set with their best china and silverware. The first course was a creamy soup, the second was a succulent steak, and the third was a decadent chocolate mousse.
As they took their first bites, they were transported to a magical world of flavor. Each dish was more delicious than they could have imagined, and the flavors and textures blended together perfectly. They couldn’t believe that they had created such a wonderful meal in their own home.
As they finished their meal and sat back in their chairs, they felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. They had not expected such an incredible meal experience, and they felt grateful for the opportunity to share it together as a family.
As they cleaned up the kitchen and said goodnight to each other, they knew that they would always remember this magical meal. And as they drifted off to sleep, they couldn’t wait to cook and create together again.
“Magic Meal Monday” is a day of serendipity and discovery. Back when I was first developing MenuSelect’s application, my family and I tried out one of the meals in the test kitchen– you know, for science. As we ate dinner, I experienced a magical moment, MenuSelect presented a meal that we would ordinarily not seek out on our own. We saw it and decided it had a few interesting ingredients and tried it out. Instead of a hum drum meal at the end of a busy day, we experienced a unique and interesting dinner that tasted great on a Monday.
Choose a meal from the menu for this Monday, and I hope you too experience magic meal Monday.
Balsamic Chicken
Beef Stroganoff
Lemon Chicken Tenders
Poached Salmon with Watercress and Peaches
Skillet Pork Chops with Potatoes and Onion
Shrimp Lemon Pepper Linguini
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tomato Onion Koora
Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Vegetable Curry
brussels sprouts, baby red potatoes, chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, grainy Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic
cubed beef stew meat, salt, black pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup, chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, red wine, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, sour cream, mushrooms, cream cheese, parsley
paprika, salt, pepper, chicken breasts, eggs, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, sugar, lemon juice, curry powder
lemon, peppercorns, salt and pepper, salmon, lemon, olive oil, grainy mustard, bunch watercress, peaches, fresh basil
vegetable oil, pork chops, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, beef bouillon, lemon juice
linguine, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, white wine, lemon, salt, pepper, shrimp, butter, parsley, fresh basil
bell peppers, ground beef, egg, slices whole wheat bread, onion, tomato, garlic, chili sauce, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper
oil, red chile peppers, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida powder, curry leaves, onions, green chile peppers, turmeric, tomatoes, red chili powder, sugar, salt, cilantro
olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, black beans, can diced tomatoes and green chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, brown rice, flour tortillas, salsa, Cheddar cheese, cilantro
butter, olive oil, onion, carrots, curry powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, cauliflower, large potatoes