Month: September 2012

  • Menu Plan Monday: October 1st Edition

    Menu Plan Monday
    October 1st – 14th

     

    Week #1

     

    Saturday, 9/29 – Supper with the Martell’s/ Game Night!

    Sunday, 9/30 – Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, Baked Potato,  Mixed Veggie (Good)

    Monday, 10/1 – (Working Late) Baked Cheese Ravioli and Salad

    1 lb ground beef
    ½ pkg frozen cheese ravioli
    1 jar spaghetti sauce
    1 can diced tomatoes, drained
    2 c shredded mozzarella
    (1 t Italian seasoning)
    1 pkg salad greens
    1 can black olives, drained and sliced
    (Italian drsng)

    In large skillet, brown beef; drain. Return to
    skillet and add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes.
    Heat through. Spread 1/3 of meat mixture on
    the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish. Layer half
    of the ravioli. Sprinkle cheese. Repeat the
    layers ending w/ sauce. Cover w/ foil and bake
    @ 450° for 30 minutes
    Combine salad w/ black olives and dressing

    Tuesday, 10/2 – (Working Late/Soccer) – Echiladas, Mexican Rice (Box)

    Wednesday, 10/3 – Garden Fritatta and Hashbrowns (good)

    Thursday, 10/4 -(Soccer) Bacon and Bean Soup/ Cheese Sandwiches (Good)

    Friday, 10/5 – Tacos for a Crowd/Taco Salad

    Saturday, 10/6 – Grilled Pork Chops, Tabouli Salad, Fruit

    TABOULI SALAD (good)

    2 cups water
    1 cup coarse bulgur wheat
    1 bunch scallions, sliced
    2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
    2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled and chopped
    1 bunch Italian parsley, stems removed
    2 garlic cloves, peeled
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 tbsp. lemon jusice
    salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

    Boil water in a small saucepan. Add bulgur wheat, cover saucepan, and turn off heat, leaving saucepan on burner. Allow bulgur to steam until all the water has been absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, slice scallions, tomatoes, and cucmbers. Place parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. When bulgur is finished, place in a large mixing bowl and add scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and garlic. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice into the bowl and toss thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Either serve warm or put in refrigerator for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

    Sunday, 10/7 – (Soccer 2:15) – Chicken Chimichangas

     

    Week #2

    Monday, 10/8 – (Book Group) - Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole and Corn (Good)

    Tuesday, 10/9 – Ham, Broccoli and Cheese Soup – Biscuits (good- soup was a little thing for my liking)

    Wednesday, 10/10 – Monte Crisco Sandwich, Apples and Chips

    12 slices sandwich bread
    (Butter, 4 T mayo mixed w/ 2 T Dijon mustard)
    6 slices Swiss cheese
    24 thin slices of deli ham
    (6 T flour, 1 t baking powder, 3 eggs, ¼ c water,
    butter nonstick cooking spray)
    3 apples, sliced – serve on side
    1 bag favorite chips

    Spread one side of bread with thin coat of
    butter then apprx ½ T mayo/Dijon mix. Use
    spread on inside to make 6 sandwiches each w/
    4 slices of ham & a slice of cheese. Blend flour,
    baking powder, eggs & water. Dip each side of
    sandwich in egg mix. Brown both sides in well
    sprayed skillet on med heat.
    Serve with favorite chips and sliced apples.

    Thursday, 10/11 – (School Conferences) – Ring Bologna, Fried Potatoes and Beans

    Friday, 10/12 – (No School) – Kentucky Hot Brown Bake

    Saturday, 10/13 – Sausage and Rice Casserole  – Mixed Vegetables

    SAUSAGE RICE CASSEROLE

    2 packages (7.2 ounces each) rice pilaf mix
    2 pounds bulk pork sausage
    6 celery ribs, chopped
    4 medium carrots, chopped
    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
    2 teaspoons onion powder
    ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Prepared rice mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, rice mixture and the remaining ingredients. Transfer to two greased 11-in x 7-in, x 2-in. baking dishes.

    Cover and bake one casserole at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months. YIELD: 2 casserole (6-8 servings each)

    To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake as directed

    Sunday, 10/14 – Hamburger Vegetable Soup – Salad

     

    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!!!

     

    Recipes to try

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2010/02/italian-sausage-and-bean-soup.html

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/10/cheddar-chive-freezer-biscuits.html#

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/12/skillet-apple-crisp-done-in-20-minutes.html

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/03/apple-spice-cake-with-caramel-glaze.html

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/10/1-minute-brown-sugar-and-cinnamon-apples.html

    http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/09/hot-fudge-and-caramel-chocolate-poke-cake.html

     

     

  • Summer Corn Salad

    New family favorite recipe that highlights produce from our garden

    Summer Corn Salad (Taste of Home Magazine – Aug/Sept 2012)

    5 tsp. olive oil, divided
    1 Tbsp. Lime juice
    ¼ tsp. salt
    ¼ tsp. hot pepper sauce
    1 ½ cups Fresh or frozen Corn, thawed
    1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    ½ cup finely chopped cucumber
    ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
    2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
    ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

    1.       In asmall bowl, whisk 4 tsp. oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper sauce; set aside.

    2.      In a large skillet, cook and stir corn inremaining oil over medium-high heat until tender.  Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly.   Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion andbasil.  Drizzle with dressing and toss tocoat.

    3.      Let stand for 1- minutes before serving orrefrigerate until chilled.  Sprinkle withcheese just before serving.

    Happy Eating!

     

  • Herbed Green Beans

    My hubby made these green beans tonight with fresh beans and herbs from our garden.  WOW….very yummy! 
     
    HERBED GREEN BEANS
    Printed from COOKS.COM

    Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,161,148177-244199,00.html
    Content Copyright © 2012 Cooks.com – All rights reserved.

    1 lb. fresh green beans
    4 tbsp. butter
    1/2 c. minced onion
    1/2 clove garlic, minced
    1/4 c. minced celery
    1/2 c. minced parsley
    1 tsp. fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
    1/4 tsp. dried basil
    3/4 tsp. salt

    Trim ends from beans, then cut them diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Cook in 2 inches boiling water in a covered pan for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.

    In the meantime, in a skillet melt butter and saute onion, garlic, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes. Add parsley, rosemary, basil, and salt; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Just before serving, toss the green beans with the herb-flavored butter. Serves 4.

     

  • Menu Plan Monday: September 10th

    Menu Plan Monday
    Sept 9th – September 23rd

    Sunday – 9th – Easy Pot Roast with Smashed Red Potatoes (Simple & Del – pg 157)

    Monday – 10th – Book Group – Chicken & Seafood Salad with crossiants - Chocolate Zuchinni Cake -  Summer Corn Salad (TOH Aug/Sept 2012 pg 40) (triple recipe) – Cantaloupe

    Tuesday – 11th – (Scrip Workshop @ 6:30) – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Wednesday – 12th – Stuffed Pepper Soup – Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 130

    Thursday – 13th – 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.

     Friday – 14th – Tuna Cheese Sandwiches (Simple and Delicious Cookbook pg 123) – Chips and Dip – Celery with Peanut Butter

    Saturday – 15th – Back To School Picnic

    Sunday – 16th – 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.

     

    WEEK #2

    Monday – 17th – French Dip Sandwiches - Waffle Fries

    Tuesday – 18th – Chilli (Crockpot) – Corn Bread

    Wednesday – 19th – Baked Pork Chops With Rice / Vegetables

    Thursday – 20th – Country Cabbage Soup – Biscuits

    Friday – 21st – OUT OF TOWN  -  Echiladas,

    Saturday – 22nd – OUT OF TOWN – Pot Pies

    Sunday – 23rd – OUT OF TOWN  – Lasagna

     

    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!!!