Sunday

White beans ala Pines of Rome (recipe in the comments from February 15)
Rice
Lemon scented broccoli

Mini oatmeal raisin cookies
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We had this back in February as a re-vamping of a meal we've made for many years that just needed a boost. It was fantastic then and fantastic a second time. The new recipe (actually quite different from the original) is truly outstanding. We had the beans with roasted garlic bread last time and I think I liked that better than over rice, but it was still excellent. Sometimes trying an old stand-by in a new way is really rewarding.

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Super easy
Chopping: Onions
Time: 25 minutes
Make ahead: The beans keep for several days.

Reaction
J: "I'm still VERY impressed with this version."
M: "The new version is even better than I remembered."

Monday

Red beans and rice with chorizo (recipe in the comments)
Herb salad with grape tomatoes

Dark chocolate dipped shortbread
Hot tea
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This is another Whole Foods recipe. M and I love beans and rice in all forms and many of our standard recipes contain that yummy combo. Stick with the daily meals for long enough and you'll see recipes for beans and rice from most cuisines. You can make this with frozen rice (a great timesaver, but not the most ecologically oriented or cheap) or you can use an equal amount of cooked rice. We use chicken chorizo, not pork, to keep this relatively healthy.

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Moderate
Chopping: Onion, celery, pepper, garlic, chorizo, tomatoes
Time: 15minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook
Make ahead: Not a problem.

Reaction
J: "Our whole house smells yummy."
M: "Stick to your ribs goodness."