Month: August 2012

  • Menu Plan Monday

    August 26th - September 9th

    WEEK #1 

    Sunday 26 -Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Monday 27 - Tom Eye Appt - Pesta Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 52) and Noodle Soup

    Tuesday 28 - Quick Potato Corn Chowder (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 79) Salad

    Wednesday 29 -  Fish Sandwiches & Fries

    Thursday 30 - Meet the Teacher - Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    Friday 31 - French Bread Pizza

    Saturday, Sept 1 (Valley Fair) - Fried Eggs and Bacon

    Sunday, Sept 2 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

     

    WEEK #2

    Monday 3 - OFF Labor Day -  Asian Salad - Grilled Teriyaki Chicken - Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles
    Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles

    1 pound linguine, cooked
    4 tablespoons fresh parsley
    3 cloves garlic
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/4 cup sesame oil
    1/4 cup canola oil
    1/2 cup peanut butter
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    3 tablespoons brown sugar
    1/2 cup Shredded Carrots

    Cook your linguine noodles as directed on the packaging. Blend garlic in a food processor until fine. Add soy sauce, oils, vinegar, and brown sugar. Add enough peanut butter to make slightly thick. Blend until smooth. Add to pasta and toss with shredded carrots. If desired, you can top with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or grilled chicken strips.

    Tuesday 4 - Off -First Day of School - Mac and Cheese/ Brats

    Wednesday 5 - Stuffed Pepper Soup - Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 130

    Thursday 6 - Crab Salad - Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 62

    Friday 7 - Hot Honey Mustard Subs/ Chips and Dip/Celery with Peanut Butter

    1 lb thinly sliced deli ham
    8 oz sliced cheddar cheese
    6 ct pkg bakery buns or large rolls
    (Honey mustard)
    1 pkg chips, any
    Celery sticks
    (Peanut butter)

    Layer inside of buns w/ honey mustard, ham,
    then cheese. Wrap each in foil. Bake @ 350°,
    15 min.

    Saturday 8 - Roast with Smashed Red Potatoes (Simple & Del - pg 157)

    Sunday 9 -Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    4 - baking potatoes
    2/3 cup butter
    2/3 cup all purpose flour
    4 - cups milk
    2 - cups chicken broth
    3/4 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    12 - slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
    1/2 cup chopped green onions
    1 - cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    1 - 8oz container sour cream

    Bake potatoes in the oven or microwave. Scoop out the inside of the potato and set aside. Cook bacon in the oven while the potatoes bake at 350 degrees until crispy. Crumble and set aside. Melt butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook about one minute stirring constantly. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk while stirring. Turn the heat to medium and cook the soup until it starts to thicken. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, bacon and cheese. Stir well and continue to heat for about 15 minutes allowing the flavors to blend. Mix in sour cream until well blended. Serve immediately. Garnish with green onions, additional bacon and shredded cheese.

    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!!!

     

  • Menu Plan Monday: August 20th

    Menu Plan Monday - Week #2

    Monday 20th - (4:30 - Last Appt) - Asian Salad - Grilled Teriyaki Chicken - Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles
    Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles

    1 pound linguine, cooked
    4 tablespoons fresh parsley
    3 cloves garlic
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/4 cup sesame oil
    1/4 cup canola oil
    1/2 cup peanut butter
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    3 tablespoons brown sugar
    1/2 cup Shredded Carrots

    Cook your linguine noodles as directed on the packaging. Blend garlic in a food processor until fine. Add soy sauce, oils, vinegar, and brown sugar. Add enough peanut butter to make slightly thick. Blend until smooth. Add to pasta and toss with shredded carrots. If desired, you can top with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or grilled chicken strips.

    Tuesday 21st (soccer) - Cheesy Rice and Meatball Skillet

    Wednesday 22nd - Loaded Cheddar -Corn Potato Patties (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 66) - Orange Roughie

    Thursday 23rd - (Soccer) - Quick Potato Corn Chowder (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 79) Salad

    Friday 24th - (4:45 Last Appt) - Hamburgers - Spiced UP Sweet Potato Fries (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 70)

    Saturday 25th (7:20 MN Stars Game) - Pesta Vermicelli with Bay Scallops - (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 53)

    Sunday 26th (Shopping Day) - Chicken Wings - Cripsy Baked Potato Wedges with Parmesan Dip

    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!!!

  • Menu Plan Monday: August 13th Edition

     

    Menu Plan Monday - August 13th - 26th

    Menu Plan Monday - Week #1

    Sunday - 12th - Steak, Smashed Red Potatoes (Simple & Del - pg 157), Corn

    Monday 13th - Spaghetti and Herb Happy Garlic Bread (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 39)

    Tuesday 14th (Book Group) - Bubbly and Golden Mexican Beef Coobler  (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 61)

    Wednesday 15th - Herbtastic Pork Chops with Yellow Summer Squash (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 50)

    Thursday 16th (AFSA Tour) - Pesta Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 52) and Noodle Soup

    Firday 17th - Brats and Grandma's Potato Salad (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 18 - )

    Saturday 18th (Tom Rena. Fair) - Crunchy Hebed Chicken Breast (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 79) & Zucchini Onion Pie (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 79) - Sunny Peach and Cream Pie (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 63)

    Sunday 19th (Valley Fair) Chili Mac and Cheese (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 66) - Summer Corn Salad (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 40)

     

    Menu Plan Monday - Week #2

    Monday 20th - (4:30 - Last Appt) -  Asian Salad - Grilled Teriyaki Chicken - Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles
    Fun Asian Lunchbox Noodles

    1 pound linguine, cooked
    4 tablespoons fresh parsley
    3 cloves garlic
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/4 cup sesame oil
    1/4 cup canola oil
    1/2 cup peanut butter
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    3 tablespoons brown sugar
    1/2 cup Shredded Carrots

    Cook your linguine noodles as directed on the packaging. Blend garlic in a food processor until fine. Add soy sauce, oils, vinegar, and brown sugar. Add enough peanut butter to make slightly thick. Blend until smooth. Add to pasta and toss with shredded carrots. If desired, you can top with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or grilled chicken strips.

    Tuesday 21st (soccer) - Cheesy Rice and Meatball Skillet

     Wednesday 22nd -  Loaded Cheddar -Corn Potato Patties (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 66) - Orange Roughie

    Thursday 23rd - (Soccer) - Quick Potato Corn Chowder (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 79) Salad

    Friday 24th - (4:45 Last Appt) - Hamburgers - Spiced UP Sweet Potato Fries (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 70)

    Saturday 25th (7:20 MN Stars Game) - Pesta Vermicelli with Bay Scallops - (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 53)

    Sunday 26th (Shopping Day) - Chicken WingsCripsy Baked Potato Wedges with Parmesan Dip

     

    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!!!