Menu Monday 3/16

Short week since we'll be going out of town on Friday... but here it is:

Monday Spaghetti, garlic bread, peaches

Tuesday Corned Beef & Potatoes in the Crockpot **HAPPY ST PAT'S**

Wednesdsay Tacos & rice

Thursday Leftovers

Friday OUT OF TOWN

Saturday OUT OF TOWN

Sunday Balsamic Glazed Salmon, julienned potatoes and steamed vegetables

Menu Monday Planning 2/16/09

What a week it has been and a new one on the horizon filled with lots of activities and work.

Here is this week's menu... enjoy

Monday Tortellini

Tuesday Ham & Bean Soup with Chef Salad

Wednesday Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday Leftovers

Friday Homemade Pizza

Saturday Chicken & Rice

Sunday Lemon-pepper baked Tilapia and steamed veggies with homemade bread

Menu Planning Monday

Monday Mostaccolio Pasta Bake (I made 2- 1 for us and 1 for our neighbor who is having a baby TODAY!!)

Tuesday Crockpot Seasoned Pork Loin, Julienned Potatoes and Steamed Vegetable Medley

Wednesday Mexican Casserole

Thursday Leftovers

Friday Homemade Pizza

Saturday Not sure yet- Valentine's Day- may feed the kiddos soemething and fix us a late, romantic dinner of filet and shrimp

Sunday Family excursion to Great Wolf Lodge (free!!) will pack a cooler to take foods/snacks with us!

Menu Planning Monday

Another Monday... A new month! Can you believe it's February? Yikes!

Well here is this week's plan. If you scroll down a bit, you can see our entire month's menu for February.

enjoy

Mon Spaghetti, steamed veggies and garlic bread

Tue Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Creamy Tomatoe Soup

Wed Taco Bar

Thurs Leftovers

Fri Homemade Pizza

Sat Cheeseburgers on the Grill

Sun Chinese Chicken & Rice

Menu Monday Planning 1/26/09

On track this week with Menu Monday...

Here is this week's menu with a recipe too!

Monday- Tortellini Alfredo (my oldest's favorite)

Tuesday- Chili Dogs (leftover chili from Sat nite!)

Wednesday- Dorito Casserole (recipe below)

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Homemade Pizza

Saturday- Baked Potatoe Bar with the Fixin's!

Sunday- Superbowl Sunday party- taking a side dish!

MEXICAN DORITO CASSEROLE

1 pkg. Doritos
1 onion
2 lb. hamburger
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can whole kernel corn or Mexi corn
Grated cheese

Layer Doritos in bottom of 9 x 11 inch dish. Brown together chopped onion and hamburger. Drain. Mix soups, tomatoes and corn together. Heat on top of stove to speed up preparation time. Place meat on top of Doritos layer. Pour soup mixture on top of meat. Bake until casserole bubbles through. Top with grated cheese. Melt cheese. Serve with salad.

Menu Monday Planning 1/19/09

Martin Luther King day has thrown my week off...still feels like Sunday.

Here is our menu for the week of 1/19/09. I will be making some weekly additions/changes.
The first will be to include at least one recipe of a menu item each week.

Enjoy!

Monday- Fajita Chicken Rotini Bake (recipe below) + Cheesy Garlic Bread

Tuesday- Chicken Tortilla Soup - Family Favorite!

Wednesday- Taco Loaf - Family Favorite

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday - Homemade Pizza

Saturday- Chili (with enough for next week menu items)

Sunday- Beef Tips over Rice with Rolls

After I was in the hospital for 10 terrifying days, people from my husband's work were gracious and kind enough to provide us with dinners for 2 weeks. They will never know how grateful I still am for that kindness.

Out of it, we have a new family favorite recipe from our friend Shelby :) She created this recipe on her own. I'm going completely on memory since I cannot locate the printed "recipe". Hope to find it, considering we are having this tonight!

Fajita Chicken Rotini- preheat to 400 F

(1) box/bag Rotini noodles (could use penne or rigatoni, anything tubular)
1-2 jars of white pasta sauce- we use Ragu parmesan & cheese
1 cup parmesan/reggiano cheese (comes in a little tub)
1-2 cups mozzerella cheese
1-2 cups pre-cooked fajita chicken, amount based on preference
mozz cheese to sprinkle on top

cook pasta about 1/2 way. you don't want it to be too mushy as it will cook more in the oven
drain pasta
mixed pre-cooked chicken, pasta, sauce, mozz cheese and parmesan/reggiano cheese together
place in medium casserole dish
bake for 15 minutes
sprinkle remaining mozz cheese on top
bake for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese on top is bubbly

serve hot with garlic bread

Menu Monday Planning 1/12/09

About 6 hours late from Monday, but here is menu for the week.

Mon- Spaghetti, Cheesy Garlic Bread

Tue- Grilled Cheese/Tomatoe Soup

Wed- Tacos with Mexican Rice

Thur- Leftovers

Fri- Homemade Pizza

Sat- Jambalya

Menu Monday Planning 1/5/09

For the week of 1/5/09

(**it's really 2009*** holy moly, where did the year go?)

Monday Mostaccolio (sp)
Tuesday Seasoned Steak & Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies
Wednesday Val's Layered Mexican Casserole
Thursday Leftovers
Friday Homemade Pizza (we may be going out of town, so this is tentative)

Menu Monday

I started teaching a class not long ago on how to get the best deals on groceries, clothing, gifts, etc. I told the classes, if you want to cut costs but don't want to cut coupons, STOP eating out... plan your weekly/monthly menus. You will save immediately by doing this... shop for your weekly or bi-weekly menu.

More info on this coming soon!

As for now, here is our weekly menu:

Mon Spaghetti
Tue Nacho Corn Chowder and ham sammies
Wed Dorito Casserole
Thu Leftovers
Fri Baked Potatoe Soup, Chicken Tortilla Soup- having friends over for a Christmas get-together...they are bringing either appetizer or desserts.
Sat Maybe out to eat (with a gift card, of course!)

Menu Planning Monday

For lots more menu ideas (and the easiest way to save on your grocery bill- Planning!), go to Org Junkies site.

Here is our menu this week

Mon- loop sausage & mac/cheese
Tues- leftovers/sandwich night
Wed- Taco Loaf
Thu- Leftovers
Fri- Homemade Pizza and Big Salad
Sat- Boneless Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes
Sun- Ritzy Chicken Casserole

What's on your menu?

Menu this Week

I'm tempted to post my entire November menu... maybe I'll do that for December and see how On track I am during the month.

Here is what we have had/are having this week:

Mon- Spaghetti & garlic bread
Tue- Sandwiches- quickie night
Wed- Tortellini
Thu- Meatloaf & mashed potatoes
Fri- Homemade Pizza
Sat- Dinner with friends- chicken enchiladas - at their house
Sun- Ritzy Chicken casserole

What are you having??

Menu Monday (ok Tuesday)

I actaully have the WHOLE month of November planned. Of course, there will be changes down the road, but this way- if something goes on cheap, cheap sale in week one for week 3, I'll be ready to buy!

Enjoy

Monday: Fajita Rotini Chicken Casserole
Tuesday: Quickie Night (get your mind out of the gutter)- leftovers/sandwiches
Wedensday: Tacos & Mexican Rice w/ cheese
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday : Out of Town
Saturday: Out of Town
Sunday: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Menu Monday

On an actual Monday!

Monday- Brats, Corn on the Cob, Steamed Veggies

Tuesday- BBQ shredded pork sandwiches

Wednesday- Fajita Chicken Pasta Bake (sooo good)

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- take out- mom photographing a wedding

Saturday- Homemade Pizza

Menu Wednesday?

Here is our menu for the week. Let me know if you would like to post any recipes!!

Monday- Pasta Chicken Alfredo

Tuesday- Grilled Cheese/Tomato Soup

Wednesday- Make your own Taco Salad night

Thursday- Brats & Chips

Friday- Out with the hubby

Saturday- Homemade Pizza

Sunday- Sausage Ziti Bake (can't remember who's site I saw this on, but it sure looks yummy)

Menu Monday

Well, Menu Tuesday.

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday Taco Bake

Tuesday Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

Wednesday Leftovers

Thursday Chicken & Rice with Crescent Rolls

Friday Homemade Pizza

Saturday Boys get to eat out- mom shooting a wedding

Sunday Burgers/Brats on the Grill & Mom's Roasted Potatoes

Menu Monday

Another week is already here... sheesh. Where does the time go?

As it is Easter week, we will have a light menu. Here is goes:

Monday- oldest DS has basketball pizza night to wrap up his team's season

Tuesday- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Wednesday- Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- out of town

Saturday- out of town

Sunday- Baked Potatoe Bar with all the fixins'

Here is the recipe for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (made a double batch)

Chicken Sausage Gumbo Recipe

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 lbs chicken parts, skinned
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup each chopped celery and sweet green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups cold water
1 lb andouille or other smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2" slices
1/2 tp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 cups okra, cut into 1" pieces, or a 10 oz package sliced frozen okra
2 Tbsp sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
hot red pepper sauce to taste
4 cups cooked long grain rice

In a heavy 6" skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 min or until it is deep brown. Remove from heat. In a 6 quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 each of the black pepper and the salt. Brown the chicken for 4 minutes on each side or until golden, then transfer to a platter. In the dutch oven, add the onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or tender. Stir in the roux and heat until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the water, mixing until smooth. Add the chicken and the sausage, the remaining 1/2 tsp of black pepper, the cayenne pepper, and the thyme. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, skimming the surface occasionally. Stir in the okra and green onions; cook for 10 min longer. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with the red pepper sauce. Ladle the gumbo over the rice. Should make about 8 1 1/2 cup servings.

...Menu Monday...

Hey everyone, I can't believe it's Monday already. Today has been a bit crazy. I came home early as our oldest (nearly 13) was under the weather and decided to stay home from school. Now, please note, this is the FIRST day all school year he has missed... for anything.

I had a gut feeling something was wrong... way wrong. I decided to take him to the doctor. Appt was at 3:15p, but due to the enormous amount of people in the lobby, I knew it would be at LEAST an hour wait... I was wrong... 1 1/2 hours.

They took J back, weighed him, etc. Took his temp... I about fell on the floor. 104 F temp
Oxygen levels were dangerously low... nasal swabs... and the diagnosis... Influenza B... the nasty, dangerous flu that is making it's way around the country. Poor kiddo... he is just miserable. He is laying on the floor in front of me as I type this with a big comforter and giant body pillow. His fever finally broke about 8:15p. AND he can't go back to school until Thursday, minimum. Plus, it's State Assessments this week. UGH!

So, tonight J had soup. Little brother R had to have what big brother had instead of what was on our plan... so R had soup. But daddy and I had the Pork Laredo... pretty good! Thank goodness for stockpiling. I had tons of soup, gatorade and Aleve/Tylenol. I did have to pick up Sprite and popsicles for him though. Say a prayer for J to get better soon.

Menu for the Week

Monday- Pork Laredo (using leftover crockpot roast from Sunday... recipe actually calls for shredded chicken, but this worked great)

Tuesday- Sloppy Joes & Chips

Wednesday- Chicken Fajitas

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Making pizza at a girlfirend's house... as hubby i going with her hubby for boy bonding time

Saturday- Lasagna

Sunday- Beef Stroganoff

Menu Monday

Monday- Tatertot Casserole

Tuesday- Leftovers (maybe... unless they eat all of the casserole Monday...if so, grilled cheese/tomatoe soup)

Wednesday- Italian Chicken (see recipe ** coming soon)

Thursday- Tacos & Mexi-rice

Friday- Homemade Pizza (I don't even like take out pizza anymore!!)

Saturday- Chicken Corn Chowder

Sunday- Crockpot Pot Roast, Potatoes & Veggies... mmmm

:::Menu Monday:::

Monday- Pasta Carbonara

Tuesday - Boys Eating Out- Mom having friends over

Wednesday- Chicken Corn Chowder

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Homemade Pizza

Saturday- at a Birthday Party- eating there

Sunday- Stacked Enchiladas (in the crockpot)

Menu Monday

• Monday Lasagna w/ Homemade Garlic Bread
• Tuesday Chicken Bacon Rice Casserole (soooo good)
• Wednesday Dinner w/ friends for their oldest's bday (Steak & Crablegs)
• Thursday Tacos... 'ole!
• Friday Homemade Pizza
• Saturday Leftovers
• Sunday Crockpot Chicken & Noodles w/ Mashed Potatoes (STILL have not made this from the past 3 weeks of menus)

I'll be posting the Chicken Bacon Rice Casserole recipe a bit later today! It is sooo yummy!