Resolution recipes

Early January, somehow the Thanksgiving-New Year’s Day holiday feasting plus a 24-dozen all day kolache-baking lesson really killed my wardrobe options.  Translation: nothing fits anymore.  In the kitchen, it’s back to some basic vegetable and salad meals while I take a week to find the tennis shoes hidden somewhere in my closet.  Whether you are making resolutions or are just tired of making dinner, it’s nice to have a week of hassle-free, low-attention-required meals.  This week, you will rely on several varieties of crock pot beans, baked potatoes, instant mashed potatoes and a hearty but easy soup to see you through.  Top off these hot vegetables with a pre-packaged crisp salad and you’re done.  In and out of the kitchen and on to something far more fun.  Like putting away holiday decorations, moving back into your college apartment, or getting reacquainted with the rec center.