Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Week of March 22nd

Sorry this is late, but this is what dinner looked like this week...

Dear Husband,
I've gone out of town. There are leftovers in the fridge and don't worry none of it will kill you, I cleaned it out last week or the week before. (I can't remember)
There is also frozen pizza. I'll be home Saturday night, we will be having leftovers on Sunday also. You will probably really appreciate me next week.

Love you!
Wife

Monday, March 15, 2010

Week of March 15th

We are making some of our favorite meals this week.

Monday: Tacos

Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo

Wednesday: Egg rolls

Thursday: Hawaiian Haystacks

Friday: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

Saturday: Pizza

Sunday: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls

Friday, March 12, 2010

I Owe Ya'll Some Recipes

Chicken and Squash Casserole- (for Erika)
Cube chicken and cook in butter with onions. Add chopped green chile and simmer for 3 minutes. Add cut up yellow squash and cover to steam for 2 minutes. Line bottom of pan with cooked rice, then cream of mushroom soup (undiluted), then the chicken/chile/squash mixture. Top with cheese and bake until heated through.

Flat Enchiladas- (for Wendy)
Tortillas: 1 cup of Masa (used for tamales), 1 tsp salt, water to moisten
Mix together and roll into balls (approx. 2" in diameter)
Flatten in tortilla press or between 2 plates
Fry in oil
Meat Mixture: 1-2 lbs ground beef browned
Add tomato sauce and seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper)
Simmer while preparing tortillas and toppings
Toppings: Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, green onions, sour cream, avocado... Pretty much anything you want!
Layer tortilla, then meat mixture and top it off.

*That recipe has been approved by picky kids :)

Mongolian Beef- (for Jan)
Tastes just like Pei Wei's Mongolian Beef, got the recipe from recipezaar

Thinly slice partially frozen beef and toss in cornstarch. Let sit.
Heat sauce pan over medium-low heat, add 2 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp ground ginger and 1 Tbsp chopped garlic. Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water with 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed in, and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Increase to medium heat and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand. Heat oil and saute beef for 2 minutes. Remove from pain and drain oil from pan. Place meat back into pan, add sauce, sliced green onion, and mushroom caps (halved). Serve over rice.

ENJOY!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Week of March 8th

Monday: Leftovers

Tuesday: Chicken and Dumplings

Wednesday: Beans and Cheaters*

Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas

Friday: Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes

Saturday: OUT TO EAT!!! YAY!!!

Sunday: Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, and Rolls