Nothing exciting on this weeks meal plan...but it's a busy week with work for us, so it is what it is!
MONDAY
- Hot Dogs
- Macaroni and Cheese
-Raw Veggies w/dip
TUESDAY
- Pizza
- Salad
WEDNESDAY
- Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Fruit Salad
THURSDAY
- Hamburgers
- French Fries
- Salad
FRIDAY
- Leftovers
SATURDAY
- Bagel Egg Sandwiches
- Fruit
SUNDAY
- Chipolte Beef Tacos
- Cheese Quesadillas
- Brownies for dessert
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Sauteed Mushrooms w/Garlic and Onion
Is there a more perfect accompaniment to a grilled steak than sauteed mushrooms with garlic and onion? I think not! You can switch this recipe up, make it healthier by not using butter to sautee in, or do whatever you wish. You will still have deliciousness! And really, I make these just to eat it without steak! It's perfect either way.
Ingredients:
- 2 pkgs Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Red onion, diced
- Garlic (I used the jarred)
- 1/2 stick butter
- Parsley, to taste
- Crushed Red Pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Heat your pan on medium high heat. Add the butter in and roll it around. When your butter starts to melt and it's sizzling away, add your mushrooms. And, if your pan looks as beat up as mine, I'll feel a whole lot better about it!
2. Now toss in your onions and season with the parsley and crushed red pepper flakes. Let them cook until your mushrooms and onions are cooked through and slightly brown. Now toss in your garlic. Let it cook another minute or so. You add your garlic towards the end like this so it doesn't burn and get bitter.
Here's the final product.....
Very rich and decadent! And they're only mushrooms! Make this "side dish" tonight!! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 pkgs Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Red onion, diced
- Garlic (I used the jarred)
- 1/2 stick butter
- Parsley, to taste
- Crushed Red Pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Heat your pan on medium high heat. Add the butter in and roll it around. When your butter starts to melt and it's sizzling away, add your mushrooms. And, if your pan looks as beat up as mine, I'll feel a whole lot better about it!
2. Now toss in your onions and season with the parsley and crushed red pepper flakes. Let them cook until your mushrooms and onions are cooked through and slightly brown. Now toss in your garlic. Let it cook another minute or so. You add your garlic towards the end like this so it doesn't burn and get bitter.
Here's the final product.....
Very rich and decadent! And they're only mushrooms! Make this "side dish" tonight!! Enjoy!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup
I first saw this recipe on a different blog, thought I would give it a try and was happy, but a bit disappointed. It lacked something. So, I made it again, added a few things, left out a few other things and VOILA! It was delicious! Plus, it's hearty, gives TONS of leftovers, is cheap to make and uses very little effort since it's made in the slow cooker! Also, who doesn't love a nice dish of comfort food on a cool Fall day?! Try this o
Ingredients:
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 32oz container of Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Mushrooms, diced
- 1 Can of Carrot coins, drained
- 1 tablespoon of Parsley
- 1 Chicken Boullion Cube
- 2 cans (7oz) biscuit dough (if over 7oz cans, use just one)
- Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Season your chicken breasts with Pepper. You won't need salt due to the soup. Place them into your crockpot.
2. Add in your butter, veggies and soups. Pour in your chicken broth. Now add your parsley and give it a nice stir.
3. Now place your slow cooker on low. Cook your soup for 7 hours. At this point, remove your chicken (carefully...it's super tender and falls apart easily!) and shred. Place back into the slow cooker and stir.
4. Now get your biscuits and tear them into bite sized pieces, tossing them into your slow cooker as you go. Stir them in well, then place the lid back onto your slow cooker and allow your soup to cook for at least another hour.
Here's the final product....
This is wonderful alone, or paired with a fresh spinach salad! Enjoy this one tonight!
Ingredients:
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 32oz container of Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Mushrooms, diced
- 1 Can of Carrot coins, drained
- 1 tablespoon of Parsley
- 1 Chicken Boullion Cube
- 2 cans (7oz) biscuit dough (if over 7oz cans, use just one)
- Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Season your chicken breasts with Pepper. You won't need salt due to the soup. Place them into your crockpot.
2. Add in your butter, veggies and soups. Pour in your chicken broth. Now add your parsley and give it a nice stir.
3. Now place your slow cooker on low. Cook your soup for 7 hours. At this point, remove your chicken (carefully...it's super tender and falls apart easily!) and shred. Place back into the slow cooker and stir.
4. Now get your biscuits and tear them into bite sized pieces, tossing them into your slow cooker as you go. Stir them in well, then place the lid back onto your slow cooker and allow your soup to cook for at least another hour.
Here's the final product....
This is wonderful alone, or paired with a fresh spinach salad! Enjoy this one tonight!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Fall Mix
I found this idea on Pinterest and had to give it a try! I've made it my own, and you can too! It's simple and it's perfect to give as a gift and to snack on at night time! It's also a great one to let the kiddos help with!
Ingredients:
- Cheese Crackers
- Pretzels
- Reeses Pieces
- Count Chocula Cereal
- Peanuts
- Candy Corn
- Candy Corn Pumpkins
*just a note, you can purchase an Autumn mix of the pumpkins and candy corn in one bag at the grocery store. Makes it easier to buy just one bag vs two!*
Directions:
1. Toss it all into a bowl (no measurements...just an equal amount of each...eyeball it!) and mix around a few times.
2. Pour into whatever container you prefer and munch away! I put ours into a mason jar, tied a ribbon on it using fall colors, made a label off of the computer and gave it as a gift to my parents. They loved it!
Ingredients:
- Cheese Crackers
- Pretzels
- Reeses Pieces
- Count Chocula Cereal
- Peanuts
- Candy Corn
- Candy Corn Pumpkins
*just a note, you can purchase an Autumn mix of the pumpkins and candy corn in one bag at the grocery store. Makes it easier to buy just one bag vs two!*
Directions:
1. Toss it all into a bowl (no measurements...just an equal amount of each...eyeball it!) and mix around a few times.
2. Pour into whatever container you prefer and munch away! I put ours into a mason jar, tied a ribbon on it using fall colors, made a label off of the computer and gave it as a gift to my parents. They loved it!
Meal Plan Monday 10/15 thru 10/21
Another week, another plan! I'm trying to get back in the cooking mood!
MONDAY
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Spinach Salad
*special dessert to be determined*
TUESDAY
Breakfast Casserole
Toast
Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Italian Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Canned Corn
Salad
THURSDAY
Oven Fried Chicken Breasts
Garlic Butter Noodles
Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce
FRIDAY
Leftovers
SATURDAY
Chicken Alfredo
Salad
Garlic Bread
SUNDAY
Sloppy Joes
Homemade Macaroni Salad
Garden Salad
French Fries
MONDAY
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Spinach Salad
*special dessert to be determined*
TUESDAY
Breakfast Casserole
Toast
Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Italian Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Canned Corn
Salad
THURSDAY
Oven Fried Chicken Breasts
Garlic Butter Noodles
Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce
FRIDAY
Leftovers
SATURDAY
Chicken Alfredo
Salad
Garlic Bread
SUNDAY
Sloppy Joes
Homemade Macaroni Salad
Garden Salad
French Fries
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Just a check in....
Just wanted to pop in and say that I have been neglecting blogging a bit! I know! But I've had zero time for any new recipes. This weekend, I expect that to change a bit. Hoping I can make some yummy stuff!
Until then.....:-)
Until then.....:-)
Monday, October 1, 2012
Pantry Meal: Fish Fillets/Fettuccine Alfredo/Broccoli
This is a new thing I'm featuring on the blog. It's called Pantry Meals and it's about using what you have in your fridge/freezer/cupboards to create a meal.
Sometimes, you're too tired to go all out and create a from scratch or even partially from scratch meal. Sometimes, you just want to get dinner in everyone's belly so you can stretch out on the couch for 5 minutes.
Also, pantry meals are usually pretty cheap. Maybe times are tough and you can't afford much. Using what you've got on hand can really save you money and usually, you can pull off a pretty good meal.
So, for tonight's Pantry Meal, I made fish fillets, fettuccine Alfredo, and broccoli. It turned out pretty good and everyone seemed pretty satisfied. Plus, it took no time on a busy Monday evening and it was also inexpensive.
So, look around your pantry and see what you have on hand before running out to the grocery store after work. You may be surprised to find that you already have dinner on your shelves just waiting to be warmed up!
Sometimes, you're too tired to go all out and create a from scratch or even partially from scratch meal. Sometimes, you just want to get dinner in everyone's belly so you can stretch out on the couch for 5 minutes.
Also, pantry meals are usually pretty cheap. Maybe times are tough and you can't afford much. Using what you've got on hand can really save you money and usually, you can pull off a pretty good meal.
So, for tonight's Pantry Meal, I made fish fillets, fettuccine Alfredo, and broccoli. It turned out pretty good and everyone seemed pretty satisfied. Plus, it took no time on a busy Monday evening and it was also inexpensive.
So, look around your pantry and see what you have on hand before running out to the grocery store after work. You may be surprised to find that you already have dinner on your shelves just waiting to be warmed up!
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