And then…

by Jennifer Hess on May 28, 2009

in Mexican, when life hands you leftovers...

Dinner:  May 27, 2009

And then there are weeknights when I come home, tired and achey, but too stubborn to let Mike cook, or help, or do anything more than mix us a round and keep me company while I stand at the stove. And on those nights, I turn to the familiar, the things that, while they may require a few extra pots and pans, I can almost turn out in my sleep. The chicken, mole sauce and beans were all left over from previous dinners, and last night, they got remixed into a meal of enchiladas, refried beans, and Mexican rice, as comfortable and comforting as an old sweater. Sometimes, that’s just what you need.

{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Marie May 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm

:-)

Sleep well.

2 Keri May 28, 2009 at 10:47 pm

I love when you make mexican food- my all time favorite food! The enchiladas look amazing. And, I agree. There is nothing better than comfort food. It makes everything better:-)!

3 dawn May 29, 2009 at 8:31 am

haven’t made this in ages…
this looks so tempting and good.

4 julia May 29, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Rice and beans are always comfort food for me. You site is lovely your food is beautiful. Mole is the comfort food of all comfort foods.
think i’m going to like it here…

5 Anita / Married with dinner May 29, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Cameron often says “we eat better out of the freezer than most people do on purpose” — but I think you guys are the obvious exception!

Those look scrumptious; sorry this week is kicking your ass, but it’s ALMOST over.

6 Joan Nova May 29, 2009 at 5:11 pm

this is better than many (most?) people do when they’re energized and have planned dinner! Mike’s a pretty lucky guy.

7 codfish May 30, 2009 at 7:02 am

have a great weekend, Jenn. Hope you get your much needed rest. : )

8 Curry May 31, 2009 at 12:30 am

Living in India, I haven’t eaten a Mexican meal for months! It’s time to get creative and find substitute ingredients. Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy the weekend.

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