Meal Plan Monday

Here is this week's schedule. With someone going out every night this week it has to be quick and easy!
Monday:Freezer Friday: No Boil, Ready for the Freezer, Spinach Lasagna
Tuesday: Roasted Chicken, Beer Bread, Broccoli
Wednesday: Pasta Carbonara Florentine
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Cube Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli

Meal Plan Monday

Another crazy week so I am going very easy!

Monday- Enchiladas
Tuesday- Pasta Carbonara Florentine
Wednesday- Cube Steak, Beer Bread, Broccoli
Thursday- Cheeseburger Pie, Broccoli
Friday- Date Night! Kid: Mac and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday

This is a crazy week so here is to keeping it simple.

Monday: Enchiladas (in the freezer)
Tuesday: Corned Beef, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli
Wednesday: Cube Steak, Broccoli, Beer Bread
Thursday: Pork Loin Chops, Fried Potatoes
Friday: Pasta Carbonara Florentine

Meal Plan Monday

We were all sick last week so I attempted the week without a plan. It was a food disaster. So hopefully this will be a better executed week!

Monday: Chicken Kiev, Roasted Cauliflower, French Bread
Tuesday: Quick and Easy Corned Beef, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli
Wednesday: Ham, Beer Bread, Broccoli and Cauliflower
Thursday:Corned Beef Hash, Scrambled Eggs, Broccoli
Friday: Ham, Broccoli Mac and Cheese Gratin

Meal Plan Monday

Here is my meal plan as I try to recuperate and get the house to recuperate from us being sick.

Monday: Pork Loin Chops, Spinach/Strawberry Salad, Fried Potatoes, Broccoli
Tuesday: Pasta Carbonara Florentine
Wednesday: Cube Steak, Spinach/Strawberry Salad, Broccoli, Beer Bread
Thursday: Tilapia, Broccoli Mac and Cheese, Spinach/Strawberry Salad
Friday: Chicken Kiev, Beer Bread, Broccoli

Carnival Roundup

I just want to point out that the Carnival of Recipes and the Carnival of Homeschooling are up! Go check them out.

Menu Monday

Here it is!

Monday: Pasta Carbonara Florentine, Sweet Corn Muffins, Broccoli, Salad
Tuesday: Steak, Broccoli, Fried Potatoes, Salad
Wednesday: Spinach Lasagna(freezer), Cauliflower, bread
Thursday: Pasta w/ Lemon, Artichokes & Asparagus, Salmon
Friday: Pork Chops stuffed with Feta & Spinach, Brown Rice, Broccoli

Easy Chocolate Souffle

This is now over at NerdFamily Food!

Menu Monday

Here is my proposed menu for this week:
Monday: Cube Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower,apple-raisin coleslaw
Tuesday: New Chicken Casserole Recipe, Broccoli, Salad
Wednesday: Crockpot Turkey Breast, Potatoes, Leftover Cauliflower
Thursday: Mahi Mahi, Broccoli Mac and Cheese Gratin, Salad
Friday: Ham and Potato Gratin, Ham, Broccoli

Weekly Menu

In order to hold myself accountable I am going to start posting my weekday menus on Monday. So here it goes...
Monday: Tillapia, broccoli, drop biscuits, spinach/strawberry salad
Tuesday: Enchiladas, broccoli
Wednesday: Stuffed pork loin chops (with spinach and feta), potato/leek gratin(trying a new recipe)
***Update: The potato/leek gratin was so/so. I won't be making it again.

Thursday: cheeseburger pie, broccoli, salad
Friday: Date night with church kids get sandwiches!

If anyone wants a recipe let me know!

Great Punch!

Here is my punch recipe for this months Liquid Dreams. I make this for just about every major event and it is always a hit. Finally a punch that isn't just sugary sweet.

Ingredients:
2 cups Apple Juice
12 oz Pineapple Juice (2 little cans)
1 can (12 oz) Cranberry Juice Concentrate, thawed and undiluted
1 can (6oz) Orange Juice Concentrate, thawed and undiluted
5 cups (about) Club Soda, chilled

Combine all ingredients except Club Soda and mix. Add Club Soda just before serving. Serve over ice. I mix up the base the day before and just mix it almost 1:1 base to soda. You probably need to make a double batch because it goes so fast!

A New Recipe

This has now been moved over to my new food blog! Pop over to Nerd Family Food and check it out!

Easter Story Cookies

This easy recipe has been moved over to my new food blog. Go over to NerdFamily Food and check it out!

The Perfect Valentine's Dinner

I think Valentine's Day is a challenge for everyone. Do you go out and pay a lot of money, not to mention the crowds? That is IF you can find a babysitter, which is always a challenge in my neck of the woods. So what is the solution? Tire out the kids, feed them early and put them to bed. Then decide on a decadent dinner you have always wanted to eat and make it yourself. I know, I know, it sounds hard but it really isn't. Here is one of our favorites, Bacon Wrapped Fillet Mignon with Whipped Mashed Potatoes. When we first discussed this (years ago) I was mortified to pay that much for meat but let us really look at it. At our Meat Market it is $14 a pound and you can get 2 good sized fillets in a pound. Compare that with at least $20 a plate and you are saving money. This way it is made how you like it, nice ambiance and no crowds. The other part is that it is so easy to make. First take bacon and wrap it tightly around a fillet. You need to overlap so it may take a few pieces. Then cook it over medium heat in a skillet on the stove. When the bacon is done give the fillet a push with your finger. If it is real squishy put it in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes. Then take the meat out of the skillet to rest. Add a little red wine to deglaze the skillet. When it has reduced a little add a pat of butter, this rounds out the sauce (or gives it a rich taste). For a finishing touch, place your fillets on a piece of toast french bread and then pour your sauce over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes that have been finished with a little cream cheese and enjoy!

Then you have a fancy dinner for a fraction of the price! Have a great Valentine's Day.

Make Ahead Chicken

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No Boil Spinach Lasagna

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Easy and Cheap BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Basic Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

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