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Sunday, May 06, 2012

 

 
May 6th - May 20th, 2012

Sunday - 5/6 -Grilled Ham Steak  , Glazed Carrot, Mushroom Rice (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 151), Strawberries and Bananas 

Monday -5/7 (Mom works late) - Baked Cheese Ravioli - Salad

Tuesday- 5/8 (Soccer Practice @7) - Cheddar Ham Soup - Simple Delicious Cookbook pg 124

Wednesday - 5/9 (HV @ 4) - Beefaroni / Veggie/ Salad

Thursday - 5/10 (Soccer Game @7) - Beef Vegetable Soup - (Fix it and Forget it Book - pg 133) crock 8-10 hours)

Friday - 5/11 - Pizza Sandwiches/Carrots & Celery and Dip

Saturday - 5/12 - Parmesan Crust Tilapia/ Rice/ California Medley

Sunday - 5/13 -  Rotisserie Chicken/ Potato Wedges/ Box Mac and Cheese/ Corn

Monday - 5/14 - Culver's Fundraiser

Tuesday - 5/15 - (Soccer Game @7) - Individual Greek Pizzas, Spinach Salad - - E-Mealz, Inc.428

Wednesday - 5-16 - Chicken Peanut Stir Fry, English Muffins - E-Mealz, Inc.427

Thursday - 5/17 (Soccer Practice @7) - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad - E-Mealz, Inc.427

Friday - 5/18 - Hamburgers and Fries

Saturday - 5/19 - Balsamic Chicken & Mushrooms, Steamed Rice, Cut Green Beans  - E-Mealz, Inc.428

Sunday - 5/20 - Roast Beef, Smashed Italian Potatoes, Green Beans

Recipes to Try:

Margarita Chicken

Chicken Fried Chicken  with Cream Gravy

 

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and particpate in Menu Plan Monday.

What is on your Menu this week? Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Menu Plan

Wed - 4/25 - Chicken Broccoli and Rice (quick meal) - Salad

Ingredients:
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups water
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cups Broccoli (I use frozen, straight out of the freezer)
2 cups Instant Rice

Process:
In a large skillet, make sure that you chicken is warm and put aside in a bowl. Then mix water and soup together and bring to a boil (now is when you add any seasonings). Turn down and mix in all ingredients remaining. Cover and cook on medium/low for 5 minutes. If you are using frozen broccoli it will take up to another 5 minutes.

Thursday- 4/26 - Hosting Book Group

Lasagna Roll Ups


Salad -
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Rolls

Friday - 4/27 - Tacos for a Crowd and Mexican Dip

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
 1 16-oz. tin 3-bean mix 
Dip
3 ripe avocados, mashed 
 1 1/2 tbsp. sour cream 
 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix 
 Chopped tomatoes (to taste) 
 Grated cheddar cheese (to taste) 
 Chopped shallots (to taste) 


1. Pour beans into a serving dish.

2. Mix mashed avocadoes, sour cream and taco mix in a bowl. Spread over beans. Top with chopped tomatoes, cheese and shallots.

3. Serve with corn chips.
 
 

Saturday - 4/28 - BAKED PESTO CHICKEN/ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/HERBS/FRENCH BREAD

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup basil pesto
2 plum tomatoes
shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover cookie sheet with foil.
2. Put pesto and chicken in bowl. Toss until chicken is covered.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
4. Place slices of tomato on top of chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
5. Bake another 3-5 minutes.
6. Serve with a box of angel hair pasta and herbs and French bread.

Sunday - 4/29 -  Parmesan Crust Tilapia/ Rice/ California Medley

Monday - 4/30 - Crustless Quiche/Cantaloupe/Biscuit

CRUSTLESS QUICHE
5 eggs
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 stick melted butter
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
Combine all ingredients and pour into a well-greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce to 350° and cook for 30-40 more minutes. - Menus4moms.com

Tuesday - 5/1 - Crab Salad Croissants - Simple Delicious Cookbook pg 62 - Pasta Salad

Wednesday - 5/2 - Grilled Cheese with meat, salad and soup

Thursday - 5/3 -  Whiskey Ham Steak , Glazed Carrot, Baked Potatoes

Friday - 5/4 - BLT Sandwiches/French Fries/Apple Sauce

Saturday - 5/5 - Rotisserie Chicken/ Potato Wedges/ Box Mac and Cheese/ Corn


Monday, April 09, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

April 9th - April 19th

Monday, 9th - Leftover Ham

Tuesday, 10th - (soccer at 7:00) - Sub-Sandwiches, Grapes and Chips

Wednesday, 11th - (work late) - Scallop Pesto Pasta - Simple & Delicious Cookbook -Pg 21

Thursday, 12th - (work late - soccer practice) - Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Sun chips and Carrots

Friday, 13th (Off) - Hamburger and Fries

6 servings

Saturday, 14th - MCS GALA

Sunday, 15th - Grilled Steak, Baked Potatoes, Veggie

Monday, 16th -  (working Late-4:15) Tuscan Chicken, Italian Roasted Potaties and Strawberries

Tuesday, 17th - (Music concert/Soccer) - Black Bean Taco Salad - Simple Delicious Cookbook pg 44

Wednesday, 18th - Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Toast

Thursday, 19th (groceries) - Bacon and Tomato Grilled Cheese - Noodle Soup (box)

BACON -TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

8 slices sourdough bread
4 slices mozzarella cheese
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

For each sandwich, top one slice of bread with one slice of mozzarella cheese, a fourth of the tomato slices, two bacon strips, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon onion, a pinch of oregano, one slice of cheddar cheese and another slice of bread.  Spread outside of sandwiches with butter.  On a hot griddle over medium heat, grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted.  Yield:  4 servings

QUICK COOKING  May/June 2004

 


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

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March 24 - April 8th

Favorites from last week include:

Chicken Asparagus Bundles ( Points 421) and Poppy Seed Slaw (Simple and Del - Aug/Sept 2011-pg 37)

 

Sat - 24 - Bacon, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Toast

Sun -25 - Grocery Shopping - Honey-Dijon Salmon with Broccoli/Asparagus

Mon -26 - (7:00 meet KN) - Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Corn

Tues - 27 - (MPTP) - Make Ahead Unstuffed Shells - Salad

Wed - 28 - Parmesan Tilapia, Buttered Noodles (Simple and Del -Dec 2011/Jan 2012-pg 31), Vegetable

Thurs - 29 - Papa John's Pizza School Fundraiser

Fri - 30 - Rho Retirement Party -  Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Saturday - 31 - Shopping with the Girls - Roasted Sticky Chicken - Boxed Mac and Cheese - Veggie

April - 1 (Work at Church) - Shake and Bake Pork Chops, Oven Potato Wedges, Vegetable

Monday 2 (working late) - 

Baked Spaghetti

1 pound ground beef
1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1 pound angel hair pasta
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 350 F. In large skillet, cook ground beef until brown; drain. Mix spaghetti sauce into skillet. Reduce heat and simmer. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Mix in pasta and cook until al dente, about 4 or 5 minutes for angel hair. Drain. Mix together spaghetti and meat mixture. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly. Serves: 6 to 8.

Tues - 3 - Easy French Dip Sandwiches and Chips

Wed -4 - Bruschette Chicken Bake and Salad

Thurs - 5  (Working Late) - Sunny Side Eggs, Sausage and Toast

Fri - 6 - OFF NO School - Mac and Cheese, Garlic Bread  and Salad

Sat - 7 - Chicken Dumpling Casserole and Veggie

Sun - 8 - EASTER  - Spiral Ham, Easy Skillet Green Beans (Emealz Easter Menu), Honey Glazed Carrots,  Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Muffins, Cherry Almond Crisp and Lemon Cake.

Recipes to try:

Taco Soup

Quick Blender Light Rolls

Smashed Italian Potatoes

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and particpate in Menu Plan Monday.

What is on your Menu this week? Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!


Sunday, March 18, 2012

 

Let the Pantry Challenge Continue....

Sunday - 18 - Sundried Tilapia, Vegetable and Herbed Rice - Cantalopue

Monday - 19 - Grilled Pork Chops, Oven Potato Wedges, Vegetable

Tues - 20 (Financial Peace) - Pizza

Wed - 21 - Chicken Asparagus Bundles, Rice Pilaf ( Points 421) and Poppy Seed Slaw (Simple and Del - Aug/Sept 2011-pg 37)

Thurs - 22 - (Book Group) - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Fri - 23 - (4:00 Meeting) - Parmesan Tilapia, Buttered Noodles (Simple and Del -Dec 2011/Jan 2012-pg 31), Vegetable

Sat - 24 - Bacon, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Toast

Sun -25 - Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Corn

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!



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