I Can Actually Cook....

This last week I had a goal to cook every night but one (because every night was kind of a stretch!).  This was a pretty hefty goal because I am not a great cook... and usually by the time I get home from work around 6:30 I just want to relax.  If it's up to me to cook dinner I give Nate the options of grilled cheese, soup from a package, or tuna and crackers.  Pretty gourmet.

Two weeks ago Nate cooked most nights (since he's actually a great cook) but it made me feel like I was slacking on my wifely duties so that's why I decided to take matters into my own hands this week!  Last Saturday I got on pinterest (which I basically never do) and looked up some tasty looking, easy, quick meals.  Guys.  I did it!!!  I cooked a real meal every night except for Wednesday when we went and got Mexican with some of my friends.  Here's what I did!

Sunday- Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken (http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/04/herb-and-citrus-oven-roasted-chicken.html)
After making this I learned Nate hates chicken thighs...oops.  I knew he didn't like drumsticks so that's why I chose thighs and he then informed me he hates thighs more than drumsticks haha

Monday- Hobo dinners (http://formulamom.com/grilled-hobo-dinners-recipe/)
I didn't take a picture of this one or use an actual recipe but the above recipe is an example.

Tuesday- Spinach Tomato Tortellini Soup (http://damndelicious.net/2014/09/06/spinach-tomato-tortellini-soup/)
Soup-er easy soup!  Highly recommend for those on the run.  It was ready to eat 20 minutes after I started making it.

Thursday- Zucchini Mushroom Pasta (http://damndelicious.net/2014/06/13/one-pot-zucchini-mushroom-pasta/)
This was my very first one pan pasta.  Not my absolute favorite, but pretty good for how easy it was.

Friday- Taquitos Two Ways- Honey Lime and Green Chili (http://reciperunner.com/baked-green-chile-chicken-taquitos/ and http://therecipecritic.com/2015/03/baked-honey-lime-chicken-taquitos/)
I baked the ones on the left as the recipe suggests but Nate wanted to try frying some so the darker ones on the right are fried.  And people, fried is always better.

Everything was delicious and I did it all for like $45!  That's pretty impressive because we spend way too much money on food each week.  I also did sides with most of these but those aren't pictured.  I'm going to attempt to do this again next week but we shall see.  I'm a little cooked out.....