Read 'Em & Eat-Ladies Man
Clark Stevens has always had a way with women, but his
teenage daughter despises him. When his
daughter comes to live with him fulltime, he enlists co-worker, Julie Wahl, to
coach him on parenting skills.
As a single mom and paralegal, Julie, has successfully
balanced family, work and swing dancing. After heartbreak on the dance floor,
the last thing Julie needs is an office romance. But she can hardly say no to a colleague in
need, especially one with dark brown eyes and a killer grin.
Since Ladies Man is as much about raising teens as swing
dancing, I’d recommend pairing it with Cincinnati-style chili which features
two ingredients favored by kids, ground beef and spaghetti. My version is cheap
and quick which are key factors when cooking for ravenous teens.
1 pkg chili seasoning
1 pound ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
16 oz spaghetti
Optional toppings: chopped onion,
diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese.
Cook spaghetti according to
package directions while browning ground beef.
Drain any excess fat from the
ground beef and stir in chili seasoning and tomato sauce.
Top spaghetti with chili and
toppings and serve.
For a healthier vibe, use ground
turkey and whole wheat spaghetti noodles.
I’ve also found that this recipe
pairs well with a classic horror film or mystery particularly after a bad day
at work. There’s nothing like intrigue
and chili to chase off the worries of the day.
