Sunday Dinner Out with the Kids

Most Sunday's I cook a huge dinner. This Sunday I was too tired. We decided to get into the car and see where we ended up. Our travels took us to Mad Mex in South Hills. It's been a staple for us for many years. It's ALWAYS good. www.madmex.com/entrance/.

The service was great and dinner was yummy as usual. Ron had his usual Carnitas Burrito-A porky fun bag padded with slow-roasted swine in garlic, cilantro and beer. Blue cornbread, pico de gallo and sweet-n-sour slaw on the side. The server suggested a side of their BBQ sauce. He loved the addition to his old favorite. She got some serious points that one. She was also GREAT with the children. We love that!!! I went with the Dance Marathon Burrito- Spicy spinach, portabello mushrooms and marinated chicken. The spinach was spicy and added some good heat. I've never ordered this one before. I could have done without the spinach. Other than that, it was good.

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Back to the 30.00 mac and cheese. It was and still is one of the most awesome things I make. It's ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. I always serve it with a simple vinegargrette on field greens. Another M.S. classic is the Chicken Pot Pie. That recipe never gets old. It's the ultimate comfort food. Even though I never excelled in the art of the perfect crease while ironing or the most perfect lush garden but I have gained many skills and many dirty pots.

How I became the Ghetto Martha Stewart

In January 2001- My husband and I welcomed our 1st child Soren. Not only was I adjusting to motherhood, I was also adjusting to not working anymore. Soren and I quickly found our way. We had our routine down pat. Every morning from 9:30am - 11:00 am, I fed the baby and watched "The People's Court" with Judge Millian and at 10 was Martha. I feel in love. I finally had the time to dedicate and learn this important domestic skills. I was off to be the best Domestic Engineer ever!!!! My excitement turned to disappointment. I wasn't good at gardening, acheiving the perfect crease while ironing, or caring for my pet. I tried and I tried but I just couldn't do it. Cooking I could do. I spend many hours in the kitchen fumbling through her recipes. There was always one ingrediant that I never head of. I'll never forget my 1st one, Cornichons. I had no idea that was a french pickle. It took some searchs but I eventually found them. I loved the challenge. My first things I made were The Baked Mushroom Pasta. Then it was one to 30.00 mac and cheese