Strange things tend to happen when I go to the grocery store with a cold. Things like this: I bought Hamburger Helper this week. Not that there’s anything wrong with Hamburger Helper. My mom made it a lot when I was growing up. My mom was also a single mother who worked full time and didn’t especially like to cook, though, and I’m a stay-at-home mom who usually does enjoy cooking. But there I was, sniffly and tired, dragging two small people around the store, and there was the HH on the shelf, looking all easy and on sale. And before I knew it, I was planning to have boxed beef stroganoff tonight for dinner. That kind of seems appropriate, though, as the only meal I’m actually making from scratch this week will be Wednesday night’s omelets.
- Monday: Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff.
- It’s from their whole wheat line. I’m hoping it’ll be delicious.
- Tuesday: Enchilada soup.
- The mix I’m using calls for shredded chicken, but I’m leaving it out.
- Wednesday: Omelets.
- If the cold hasn’t gone away, I probably won’t be going to church on Wednesday night. Omelets are quick enough to make beforehand if I do go, though.
- Thursday: Wild rice soup.
- This is from the same company as the enchilada soup mix.
- Friday: In-laws’ house, probably.
I love the Hamburger Helper Stroganoff. I love to cook, too, but golly when you’re sick you can’t beat stuff from a box.
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I hope you feel better! No shame in the occasional Hamburger Helper – it beats fast food!
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Hamburger Helper was also a staple in my house growing up.
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Breakfast for dinner is such a lifesaver – inexpensive and super simple. Thanks for stopping by!
We ate a ton of HH when I was a kid, with a variety or store-bought and game meats. Also, canned biscuits on the side, along with a can of “vegetables” (usually green beans, corn, or peas). That’s basically what I ate for like ten or more years of my life. Additionally, I credit HH with my learning to cook. It’s a simple follow-the-directions proposition, which it turns out is true for most recipes. Recommendation: Tiger Sauce is really good on HH.