Let’s set the scene: It’s 6:00 PM. The house smells like potential (and maybe a little laundry). The kids are asking what’s for dinner, the husband is “checking the grill,” and the kitchen is quietly waiting for someone to take the lead.
So — what should the wife do?
Simple.
She should do exactly what she wants to do — whether that’s cooking up a storm, ordering takeout, or handing the apron to someone else for once.
But if she does choose to step into the kitchen, here’s a recipe that says, “I’m in charge… but I make it look easy.”
🍲 Recipe: One-Pan “I Got This” Skillet Dinner
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Stress Level: Low
Sass Level: High
🛒 Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
, halved
2 cups cooked rice or pasta
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: a splash of white wine (for the pan or the cook)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through — about 6–8 minutes.
Toss in bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until soft and slightly caramelized, about 7–10 minutes.
Stir in your cooked rice or pasta. Mix well and let everything get nice and warm.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and finish with a flourish — maybe fresh herbs or grated cheese.
Serve hot. Accept compliments gracefully. Pour a glass of something chilled.
💬 But Seriously… What Should the Wife Do?
The real answer?
Whatever she wants.
Cook with love, order with ease, delegate without guilt. There’s no rulebook that says the wife has to be the default dinner-maker, the only one in the kitchen, or the one juggling it all with a spatula in one hand and homework in the other.
Today’s recipe is about freedom — to enjoy cooking if it brings joy, to skip it if it doesn’t, and to serve meals with love but never out of obligation.
🍷 Optional Side Pairings:
A glass of wine and a foot rub
A night where someone else does the dishes
A peaceful moment with no “Mommmm?” for five minutes
📝 Final Thoughts
So, what should the wife do?
She should do what makes her feel good — whether that’s whipping up this easy skillet meal or sitting back while someone else figures it out. Food should be joyful, not stressful. And life? That’s best served with equal parts love, laughter, and a little seasoning.