Dinners for the week

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Now that summer vacation is here, that means cooking more. My husband and son have loved benefiting from my cooking more. I usually buy frozen stuff that I can easily throw in the oven or make something easy during the work week. Now that I've got more time, I actually cook. Monday, I made bow tie pasta with a combination of jarred and homemade sauce made with Italian pork chops. It was a hit. Tuesday was BBQ pork tacos. Wednesday was pizza casserole. Today I'll be using the kielbasa and doing a version of the pasta I made Monday. Tomorrow the plan is Sloppy Joes. I also have stuff for beef enchiladas, steak, and spaghetti. Now that I'm not working, though, I have to make food stretch, which unfortunately means a lot of pasta. I also use pork a lot because it's cheaper than other meats. My son loves pasta, and it's super filling to help fill a teenage boy's belly. I am also able to easily use it as leftovers for my husband's lunch. I also buy a lot of in-season fruits and vegetables for my son to snack on. I am not a cook who uses measurements, and I just kind of eyeball a lot of stuff. My son's favorite meals I make are typically burrito bowls, enchiladas, spaghetti, and chicken wraps. I've been trying to mix some things up a bit, though, and have been looking for inspiration from other places. I almost never completely use other people's recipes, but I will use them for inspiration and take what they did and make it my own. I saw a video where someone made a McGriddle casserole, and it looked good, so I may be trying that soon.