Another busy week coming up for us, hope it helps if you have busy one too!
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Everyone is on their own while Mom goes on a mini vacation to see my mom!
Wednesday: Tacos
Thursday: Mongolian Beef
Friday: Chicken Fettuccine
Saturday: Green Chili Burritos
Sunday: Pepper steak
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Week of December 7th
Monday: Steak and Cheese Crisps
Tuesday: Foil Dinners
Wednesday: BLTs
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: I'm hoping for a night off, so we're going OUT!
Saturday: BBQ Beef sandwiches
Sunday: Potato Corn Chowder with bacon and cheese
Tuesday: Foil Dinners
Wednesday: BLTs
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: I'm hoping for a night off, so we're going OUT!
Saturday: BBQ Beef sandwiches
Sunday: Potato Corn Chowder with bacon and cheese
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Week of November 30th
Monday: Tomato soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Chili Dogs
Thursday: Fried Chicken
Friday: Fajitas
Saturday: Hamburgers
Sunday: Pot Roast
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Chili Dogs
Thursday: Fried Chicken
Friday: Fajitas
Saturday: Hamburgers
Sunday: Pot Roast
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Week of November 23
Thanksgiving week always means lots of work, family and fun. I would love some new holiday recipes to try. If you have any to share, let me know!
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Chinese food (fried rice and potstickers)
Wednesday: Flat Enchiladas
Thursday: THANKSGIVING!!!
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Turkey Pot Pie
Sunday: Meatloaf, Potatoes
Have a safe and fun holiday week.
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Chinese food (fried rice and potstickers)
Wednesday: Flat Enchiladas
Thursday: THANKSGIVING!!!
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Turkey Pot Pie
Sunday: Meatloaf, Potatoes
Have a safe and fun holiday week.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week of November 16th
Late again. It will probably happen a lot around the holidays, so accept my apologies ahead of time.
Monday: Chili Dogs
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Foil Dinners with Deer Meat
Thursday: Eggrolls
Friday: Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday: Tacos
Sunday: Stew
Monday: Chili Dogs
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Foil Dinners with Deer Meat
Thursday: Eggrolls
Friday: Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday: Tacos
Sunday: Stew
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week of November 2nd
My sister in law and I decided we were going to challenge eachother to see who could avoid going to the grocery store the longest this week. We are using eachother as a co-op too. We will call eachother to swap stuff to avoid the grocery store. So here is my menu out of my pantry.
Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Hamburger patties and gravy, mashed potatoes and peas
Wednesday: Biscuts and gravy
Thursday: Green Chili burros
Friday: Elk steaks, roasted potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Tacos
Sunday: Ham and Potatoes
Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Hamburger patties and gravy, mashed potatoes and peas
Wednesday: Biscuts and gravy
Thursday: Green Chili burros
Friday: Elk steaks, roasted potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Tacos
Sunday: Ham and Potatoes
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Week of Oct. 26th
Sorry about no menu last week, just busy I guess and never got around to posting it. We had:
Steak (Delv surprised me by making dinner. YAY!)
Fajitas
Leftovers
Spaghetti
Chicken Enchiladas
Fried Chicken
Roast with Potatoes and Carrots and Rolls
This week we are having:
Monday: Hawaiian haystacks
Tuesday: Sheppard's Pie
Wednesday: Elk Steaks, Roasted Potatoes
Thursday: Tacos
Friday: BBQ beef sandwiches, chips , veggie tray
Saturday: Chili and Cornbread
Sunday: Dinner in a Pumpkin (Amy's recipe)
* I've never had dinner in a pumpkin before, but will be happy to post the recipe next week :)
Steak (Delv surprised me by making dinner. YAY!)
Fajitas
Leftovers
Spaghetti
Chicken Enchiladas
Fried Chicken
Roast with Potatoes and Carrots and Rolls
This week we are having:
Monday: Hawaiian haystacks
Tuesday: Sheppard's Pie
Wednesday: Elk Steaks, Roasted Potatoes
Thursday: Tacos
Friday: BBQ beef sandwiches, chips , veggie tray
Saturday: Chili and Cornbread
Sunday: Dinner in a Pumpkin (Amy's recipe)
* I've never had dinner in a pumpkin before, but will be happy to post the recipe next week :)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Week of Oct. 12th
I'm late, but here it goes:
Monday: Peppersteak
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Fried Chicken
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Fajitas
Sunday: Meatloaf
Have a good week!
Monday: Peppersteak
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Fried Chicken
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Fajitas
Sunday: Meatloaf
Have a good week!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Week of Oct 5th
I was slacking last week. Brenna shot her elk on Monday, and the rest of the week seemed to just get busier. I am happy to say that Delvern is home and back to cooking bigger meals is in order.
Here we go:
Monday: Chili beans and cornbread
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo with Salad and Garlic Bread
Wednesday: Mongolian Beef and Rice
Thursday: Chicken tacos - I've been doing these in the crock pot. It is 2-4 chicken breasts (frozen), 1 small can of Rotelle tomatoes with green chiles, and one packet of chicken taco seasoning. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 on low. Shred the chicken and serve in corn tortillas.
Friday: Kabobs
Saturday: Hamburgers
Sunday: Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Green Beans
Here we go:
Monday: Chili beans and cornbread
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo with Salad and Garlic Bread
Wednesday: Mongolian Beef and Rice
Thursday: Chicken tacos - I've been doing these in the crock pot. It is 2-4 chicken breasts (frozen), 1 small can of Rotelle tomatoes with green chiles, and one packet of chicken taco seasoning. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 on low. Shred the chicken and serve in corn tortillas.
Friday: Kabobs
Saturday: Hamburgers
Sunday: Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Green Beans
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Week of September 21st
Brenna is so excited to go hunting at the end of this week. Thanks to all the ladies that are lending their husbands to the cause. Love you guys!
Monday: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread
Tuesday: BLTs, Veggies
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Thursday: Rotisserie Chicken, Salad
Friday: BBQ beef sandwiches
Saturday: Flat Enchiladas
Sunday: Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
Monday: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread
Tuesday: BLTs, Veggies
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Thursday: Rotisserie Chicken, Salad
Friday: BBQ beef sandwiches
Saturday: Flat Enchiladas
Sunday: Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Week of Sept. 14th
I am so lucky to have company this week. My mother in law is here and we have a new baby in the extended family.
Monday: Eggrolls
Tuesday: Stroganoff and Salad
Wednesday: Lasagna, Bread and Salad
Thursday: Chicken Tacos
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Hamburger Patties and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
Sunday: Leftovers - I'm starting to love Leftover Sundays :)
Monday: Eggrolls
Tuesday: Stroganoff and Salad
Wednesday: Lasagna, Bread and Salad
Thursday: Chicken Tacos
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Hamburger Patties and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
Sunday: Leftovers - I'm starting to love Leftover Sundays :)
Monday, September 7, 2009
Week of Sept 7th
I apologize to any of you that looked last week for menu ideas. We had the stomach flu last week, so we didn't do much eating and definitely didn't want to share anything. The good news is that we somehow got the whole house disinfected in time for Delv to come home and so far, he hasn't gotten it. He was home for an entire 4 days, I think he is safe.
This week's menu:
Monday: Sloppy Joes, Veggies
Tuesday: Fajitas
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Thursday: Hot Dogs
Friday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: Brenna's Birthday, so probably Pizza or Mongollian Beef
Sunday: Ham, Yummy Potatoes, Green Beans
Have a wonderful week!
This week's menu:
Monday: Sloppy Joes, Veggies
Tuesday: Fajitas
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Thursday: Hot Dogs
Friday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: Brenna's Birthday, so probably Pizza or Mongollian Beef
Sunday: Ham, Yummy Potatoes, Green Beans
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Week of August 24th
Boy, the weeks are just flying by and I am just as busy as everyone else. Hopefully the dinner ideas for this week help you guys out...
Monday: Macho Nachos
Tuesday: Cucumber and tomato salad with Rotisserie Chicken
Wednesday: Chicken Sandwiches
Thursday: Turkey and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Friday: Mongolian Beef - PF Chang Recipe from Recipezaar.com
Saturday: Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Sunday: Leftovers, Mmm, just what everyone loves, but a necessary evil.
Remember Sunday is a day of rest, so microwave the leftovers and REST.
Monday: Macho Nachos
Tuesday: Cucumber and tomato salad with Rotisserie Chicken
Wednesday: Chicken Sandwiches
Thursday: Turkey and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Friday: Mongolian Beef - PF Chang Recipe from Recipezaar.com
Saturday: Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Sunday: Leftovers, Mmm, just what everyone loves, but a necessary evil.
Remember Sunday is a day of rest, so microwave the leftovers and REST.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Week of August 17th
Our menu this week is:
Monday - Chicken Tacos
Tuesday - Chili Dogs
Wednesday - Out to Eat, probably fast food :(
Thurday - Leftover night
Friday - Kabobs and Rice
Saturday - Flat Enchiladas
Sunday - Stew
Not really inventive, but we will at least get fed this week.
Monday - Chicken Tacos
Tuesday - Chili Dogs
Wednesday - Out to Eat, probably fast food :(
Thurday - Leftover night
Friday - Kabobs and Rice
Saturday - Flat Enchiladas
Sunday - Stew
Not really inventive, but we will at least get fed this week.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Week of August 10th
I have been slacking on my preparedness. I had a menu for last week and didn't post it. So I will post 2 options for each day, one from last week and one from this week. I will also be using meals that are less than 30 minutes to prepare or can be done it the crockpot, since school, soccer and all the other activities have started up again.
Monday: Squash Cassorole - Chicken (cube and saute in 1 Tbsp. butter with onions), add green chili and yellow squash, let steam shortly. Layer 2 cups cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken mixture, and top with cheese. Heat through in oven.
BBQ beef sandwiches - done in the crockpot
Tuesday: Chicken Curry
Oriental Chicken Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger Patties with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas
Roast Beef Subs
Friday: Tacos
Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday: Kabobs/Steak
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potates
Sunday: Spaghetti
Chicken Rolls
Monday: Squash Cassorole - Chicken (cube and saute in 1 Tbsp. butter with onions), add green chili and yellow squash, let steam shortly. Layer 2 cups cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken mixture, and top with cheese. Heat through in oven.
BBQ beef sandwiches - done in the crockpot
Tuesday: Chicken Curry
Oriental Chicken Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger Patties with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas
Roast Beef Subs
Friday: Tacos
Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday: Kabobs/Steak
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potates
Sunday: Spaghetti
Chicken Rolls
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Week of July 27th
I am bummed I didn't get any recipes out of my plea from last week. That's okay I understand summer is such a busy time of the year. If anyone still wants to share I would love it!
Menu for this week:
Monday: Chicken Pasta Salad - Brenna has only been begging me to make some for a few weeks
Tuesday: Flat enchiladas
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad or Chicken Fried Rice & Eggrolls - I just can't decide :)
Thursday: HOmemade Pizza - Every one gets to top their own!
Friday: Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Wings and Potato Salad
Sunday: Fajitas
I'm excited to cook this week, since I won't be cooking for just Brenna and I. It's always more fun when you have company and on the weekends when the husband is home! Have a great week and eat well!
Menu for this week:
Monday: Chicken Pasta Salad - Brenna has only been begging me to make some for a few weeks
Tuesday: Flat enchiladas
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Salad or Chicken Fried Rice & Eggrolls - I just can't decide :)
Thursday: HOmemade Pizza - Every one gets to top their own!
Friday: Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Wings and Potato Salad
Sunday: Fajitas
I'm excited to cook this week, since I won't be cooking for just Brenna and I. It's always more fun when you have company and on the weekends when the husband is home! Have a great week and eat well!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Week of July 20th
We will be out of town most of the week. So, I was thinking I would put a challenge out here...
There are a few things I would like recipes for. I will list them for this week and you guys send me some recipes to try! Sound okay? Let's give it a shot.
Monday: Macho Nachos - I use leftover taco meat, dehydrated refried beans (from food storage), and anything else I would put on taco salad.
Tuesday: Chicken Parmisian - I NEED A GOOD RECIPE
Wednesday: Lemon Chicken (Oriental) - RECIPE NEEDED
Thursday: Tamales - This is something I would REALLY like to learn to make
Friday: Easy Steak Sandwiches - I get roast beef from the deli, cut it up and saute it with onions, mushrooms, and peppers. Put on hoagie rolls with cheese.
Saturday: Cheeseburgers and fries
Sunday: Ham and scalloped potatoes (in the crock pot)
There are a few things I would like recipes for. I will list them for this week and you guys send me some recipes to try! Sound okay? Let's give it a shot.
Monday: Macho Nachos - I use leftover taco meat, dehydrated refried beans (from food storage), and anything else I would put on taco salad.
Tuesday: Chicken Parmisian - I NEED A GOOD RECIPE
Wednesday: Lemon Chicken (Oriental) - RECIPE NEEDED
Thursday: Tamales - This is something I would REALLY like to learn to make
Friday: Easy Steak Sandwiches - I get roast beef from the deli, cut it up and saute it with onions, mushrooms, and peppers. Put on hoagie rolls with cheese.
Saturday: Cheeseburgers and fries
Sunday: Ham and scalloped potatoes (in the crock pot)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Week of July 13th
Monday: Shredded Beef with Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes
Wednesday: Tortellini Alfredo
Thursday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Steaks
Sunday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes
Wednesday: Tortellini Alfredo
Thursday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Steaks
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday, July 6, 2009
Week of July 6th
Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th! We had fun and are ready to be back to daily life.
Monday: Grilled Chicken and Salad
Tuesday: Homemade Mac and Cheese
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Rice
Thursday: Spaghetti, Bread, Salad
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Hawiian Haystacks
Sunday: Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Monday: Grilled Chicken and Salad
Tuesday: Homemade Mac and Cheese
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Rice
Thursday: Spaghetti, Bread, Salad
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Hawiian Haystacks
Sunday: Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Week of June 29th
Looking forward to a fun-filled holiday weekend! I love 4th of July and we also have a huge Merrill family reunion. Should mean a lot of food, fun and family!
Monday: Build Your Own Sub Sandwiches
Tuesday: Clean Out the Fridge night
Wednesday: Out to eat
Thursday: Pizza, if I can talk Jan into making it:)
Friday: Chipotle style Taco Salad
Saturday: All-American Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Sunday: Enchiladas
Monday: Build Your Own Sub Sandwiches
Tuesday: Clean Out the Fridge night
Wednesday: Out to eat
Thursday: Pizza, if I can talk Jan into making it:)
Friday: Chipotle style Taco Salad
Saturday: All-American Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Sunday: Enchiladas
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Oriental Chicken Salad
We had to try this one before I posted the recipe. This is such a simple dish, but very tasty and filling. It can also be made in less than 20 minutes. You can use frozen breaded chicken tenders/patties or leftover homemade chicken tenders.
Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Spinach
Green Onions
Chow Mein Noodles
Mandarin Oranges (drained)
Sliced Almonds
Breaded Chicken Breasts
Asian Toasted Seaseme Dressing (Kraft brand)
Preheat oven and cook chicken until warm all the way through. Cut up lettuce and onions. Toss together lettuce, onion and spinach. Separate on plates, top with chow mein noodles and mandarin orange segments. Cover with dressing and add sliced almonds. Finish off with chicken cut into bite sized peices. Enjoy!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Week of June 22nd
Our menu for this week looks like this:
Monday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Salad
Tuesday: Breaded Chicken Sandwiches, Veggies
Wednesday: Chili Dogs, Tater tots
Thursday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Friday: Green Chile Burros
Saturday: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli
Sunday: Potato Corn Chowder
Hope everybody has a good week. I will post recipes for the Oriental Chicken Salad and Potato Corn Chowder later this week.
Monday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Salad
Tuesday: Breaded Chicken Sandwiches, Veggies
Wednesday: Chili Dogs, Tater tots
Thursday: Oriental Chicken Salad
Friday: Green Chile Burros
Saturday: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli
Sunday: Potato Corn Chowder
Hope everybody has a good week. I will post recipes for the Oriental Chicken Salad and Potato Corn Chowder later this week.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Week of June 15th
We are very lucky this week to be able to be away from home and be able to take care of Delv while my parents are away. Nothing new and exciting, but some of his favorites.
Monday: Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday: Fried Chicken
Wednesday: Curry and Rice
Thursday: Stew and Rolls
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Steak
Sunday: Leftovers - It will just be Brenna and I again, but I will probably send more meals with my husband until my parents get back.
Monday: Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday: Fried Chicken
Wednesday: Curry and Rice
Thursday: Stew and Rolls
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Steak
Sunday: Leftovers - It will just be Brenna and I again, but I will probably send more meals with my husband until my parents get back.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Homemade Oreos
These yummy cookies were introduced to me by my friend Evvie, and even though I know it is not her recipe, I give her credit.
2 boxes Devil's Food Cake
1 1/2 cups shortening
4 eggs
Cut together cake mix and shortening. Add eggs and mix, dough will be stiff. Roll into balls, about a tsp size. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Let cool thoroughly and frost with cream cheese frosting.
VARIATION: I have also used the whipped or fluffy white frosting. This works with other cake mixes and frostings too, like vanilla with chocolate frosting.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Week of June 1st
It is officially Summertime. Vacations, no school, great weather, trying new recipes. We decided to try out some new recipes during the week, while Delv is gone and back to the regular stuff on the weekends. We'll see how it goes.
Monday: Beef Stroganoff - Made with light sour cream
Tuesday: Grilled Chicken and Ceaser Salad
Wednesday: Italian Tortellini Salad
Thursday: Grilled Kabobs and Asparagus
Friday: Fajitas
Saturday: Hamburger Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Saturday: Roasted Chicken, Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Monday: Beef Stroganoff - Made with light sour cream
Tuesday: Grilled Chicken and Ceaser Salad
Wednesday: Italian Tortellini Salad
Thursday: Grilled Kabobs and Asparagus
Friday: Fajitas
Saturday: Hamburger Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Saturday: Roasted Chicken, Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Week of May 25th
We have had a wonderful weekend. Nice and quiet so far but we are off to have a little fun today.
This week we'll be planning to have:
Monday: Mexican Potluck - celebrating a birthday
Tuesday: Leftovers - We'll be getting back a little late from out of town
Wednesday: Brenna is off to Girls Camp, so I'm thinking DATE NIGHT
Thursday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes
Friday: Flat Enchiladas
Saturday: Steak! It is Delv's last night at home for a week so we'll eat some great steaks
Sunday: Spaghetti, Bread
This week we'll be planning to have:
Monday: Mexican Potluck - celebrating a birthday
Tuesday: Leftovers - We'll be getting back a little late from out of town
Wednesday: Brenna is off to Girls Camp, so I'm thinking DATE NIGHT
Thursday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes
Friday: Flat Enchiladas
Saturday: Steak! It is Delv's last night at home for a week so we'll eat some great steaks
Sunday: Spaghetti, Bread
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The Week of May 18th
I know, I know, I'm late AGAIN! It's been a crazy weekend and this week won't be much better. So here we go.
Monday: Deer Steak at Troy and Amy's. Thanks for letting my family intrude!
Tuesday: Steak Sandwiches - Roast beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms, saute in cooking spray or butter. Put some miracle whip and cheese on a sub roll, add the meat and your done
Wednesday: BBQ chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans
Thursday: Sloppy Joes, veggie sticks
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Pizza
Sunday: Roast, potatoes and carrots, homemade rolls
Have a good week!
Monday: Deer Steak at Troy and Amy's. Thanks for letting my family intrude!
Tuesday: Steak Sandwiches - Roast beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms, saute in cooking spray or butter. Put some miracle whip and cheese on a sub roll, add the meat and your done
Wednesday: BBQ chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans
Thursday: Sloppy Joes, veggie sticks
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: Pizza
Sunday: Roast, potatoes and carrots, homemade rolls
Have a good week!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Jan's Potato Salad
This is one I have been asked for but have been putting off because there are not really any measurements. I guessed on all these. Add the amount and then more if you want.
Blend 1 cup Mayo or Miracle Whip, 1 Tbsp Mustard, and 3/4-1 cup of dill pickle juice until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then pour over:
4lb cooked, peeled potatoes
6 cooked, peeled eggs - chopped
1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/4-1/2 onion)
1/2 cup diced dill pickles (about 6 pickles)
1 can sliced olives
Toss together. Sprinkle with Paprika. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Blend 1 cup Mayo or Miracle Whip, 1 Tbsp Mustard, and 3/4-1 cup of dill pickle juice until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then pour over:
4lb cooked, peeled potatoes
6 cooked, peeled eggs - chopped
1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/4-1/2 onion)
1/2 cup diced dill pickles (about 6 pickles)
1 can sliced olives
Toss together. Sprinkle with Paprika. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Week of May 11th
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful women who inspire me daily to be a better person and a better Mom. I am blessed to know each and every one of you:)
Menu for the week:
Monday: Hamburger Patties with Mashed Potaoes and Gravy
Tuesday: Leftovers - I know, we try to clean out the fridge often so we are not wasting food. My family doesn't love it, but they are starting to get used to it.
Wednesday: Chili dogs - Working late so gotta have something quick
Thursday: Chicken Stir Fry
Friday: Steak and Potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Enchiladas
Sunday: Slow Cooked Pepper Steak
I hope everyone has a good week!
Menu for the week:
Monday: Hamburger Patties with Mashed Potaoes and Gravy
Tuesday: Leftovers - I know, we try to clean out the fridge often so we are not wasting food. My family doesn't love it, but they are starting to get used to it.
Wednesday: Chili dogs - Working late so gotta have something quick
Thursday: Chicken Stir Fry
Friday: Steak and Potatoes
Saturday: Chicken Enchiladas
Sunday: Slow Cooked Pepper Steak
I hope everyone has a good week!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
One of Those Days...
Have you ever had one of those days, where you run all day and accomplish nothing. Then you walk down to the neighbor's house to borrow 3 eggs because you need 4 and you have already been to the grocery store 3 times today. Then you take time to make a carrot cake from scratch, only to find that your baking powder must be old and your cakes look like this...
Very dense carrot pancakes, UGH! They baked all the way through, so I will be frosting them and serving very dense carrot pancakes, stacked and finished with cream cheese frosting.
This is what I scraped from the bottom of my oven after I cleared the smoke. Disgusting!
I have now realized the best thing about vaulted ceilings, the smoke detector is very high.
I thought those of you who thought everything I made was perfect should see, IT'S NOT! At least it gave my husband a laugh. There is always tomorrow, hopefully it will be better.
Very dense carrot pancakes, UGH! They baked all the way through, so I will be frosting them and serving very dense carrot pancakes, stacked and finished with cream cheese frosting.
This is what I scraped from the bottom of my oven after I cleared the smoke. Disgusting!
I have now realized the best thing about vaulted ceilings, the smoke detector is very high.
I thought those of you who thought everything I made was perfect should see, IT'S NOT! At least it gave my husband a laugh. There is always tomorrow, hopefully it will be better.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Week of May 4th
Oh my goodness, it is May already! Before I know it Christmas will sneak up on me. I am posting this earlier than usual since I may be out of Internet range for a few days. I am also trying to use some of our food storage for dinners this week. I have refried bean flakes and potato flakes, as well as some canned chicken.
This week looks like this:
Monday: Hawaiian Haystacks
Tuesday: Fried Chicken and Fresh Corn on the Cob, Mashed Garlic Potatoes
Wednesday: Bean and Cheese Burritos
Thursday: Curry with Rice - I buy curry from Safeway. Let me know if you need the brand name. We use chicken, onions, potatoes, carrots, peppers and celery in ours
Friday: Chicken Alfredo with broccoli
Saturday: Eggrolls - always a favorite
Sunday: Baked Chicken with Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Thanks for all the nice comments and helpful suggestions. Thanks to Tressa for helping me find the cute little blinkie on the side:)
I promise more pictures and recipes next week!
This week looks like this:
Monday: Hawaiian Haystacks
Tuesday: Fried Chicken and Fresh Corn on the Cob, Mashed Garlic Potatoes
Wednesday: Bean and Cheese Burritos
Thursday: Curry with Rice - I buy curry from Safeway. Let me know if you need the brand name. We use chicken, onions, potatoes, carrots, peppers and celery in ours
Friday: Chicken Alfredo with broccoli
Saturday: Eggrolls - always a favorite
Sunday: Baked Chicken with Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Thanks for all the nice comments and helpful suggestions. Thanks to Tressa for helping me find the cute little blinkie on the side:)
I promise more pictures and recipes next week!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Week of April 27th
This week will be crazy... Work, track, more hunting and all so I will keep things simple this week and try to use stuff I already have at home, so I can cut one more thing off my list.
Monday: Fajitas, Rice
Tuesday: Beef Stroganoff - Country Noodles from Walmart taste just like homemade. I use Brown Gravy mix with my sour cream, water, salt and pepper for my sauce.
Wednesday: Pizza - We will probably invite Amy's family for dinner!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: Back turkey hunting. After we decide on a menu, I will add to this post
Sunday: Clean out the fridge night...
Monday: Fajitas, Rice
Tuesday: Beef Stroganoff - Country Noodles from Walmart taste just like homemade. I use Brown Gravy mix with my sour cream, water, salt and pepper for my sauce.
Wednesday: Pizza - We will probably invite Amy's family for dinner!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: Back turkey hunting. After we decide on a menu, I will add to this post
Sunday: Clean out the fridge night...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Something New
Evvie and I decided as we were walking through Walmart, I needed to add the great grocery buys of the week to this site. So I am adding that to the sidebar. I will update it on Wednesdays. If there are any other things I can add, that I haven't thought of, let me know!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Week of April 20th
Monday: Chicken Soft Tacos
Tuesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Salad
Wednesday: Eggrolls
Thursday: Ground Beef Enchiladas
Friday and Saturday: We will be turkey hunting, so we will probably have wings with potato salad and hamburgers.
Sunday: BBQ Beef
Tuesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Salad
Wednesday: Eggrolls
Thursday: Ground Beef Enchiladas
Friday and Saturday: We will be turkey hunting, so we will probably have wings with potato salad and hamburgers.
Sunday: BBQ Beef
Monday, April 13, 2009
Chicken Squash Casserole
This casserole came out of necessity one year when we were desperately trying to find a new way to eat yellow squash from our garden.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into cubes before cooking
1 cup chopped onion
1 can green chiles
2-3 yellow squash
3 cups cooked rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese
1. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in skillet. Add cut up chicken and onion. Brown.
2. Add green chiles and cover. Simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Slice squash, cut large diameter pieces in half or fourths.
4. Add to chicken/chile mixture and let steam for 3-5 minutes.
5. Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk.
6. Put cooked rice into 9x13 pan and top with cream of mushroom mixture.
7. Place ingredients in skillet over that layer.
8. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into cubes before cooking
1 cup chopped onion
1 can green chiles
2-3 yellow squash
3 cups cooked rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese
1. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in skillet. Add cut up chicken and onion. Brown.
2. Add green chiles and cover. Simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Slice squash, cut large diameter pieces in half or fourths.
4. Add to chicken/chile mixture and let steam for 3-5 minutes.
5. Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk.
6. Put cooked rice into 9x13 pan and top with cream of mushroom mixture.
7. Place ingredients in skillet over that layer.
8. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Chicken Rolls
This one is a very easy recipe that you can use turkey or chicken from the deli counter.
1 lb thick cut lunch meat (about 1/8th of an inch thick at the most)(8 or so pieces)
2 cups Stuffing (made per directions)(4 servings)
1 cup Brown Gravy (made per directions
1. Lay 4 pieces of meat in 8x8 pan. Fill with a heaping tablespoon of stuffing. Roll and place seam side down. Repeat with the rest of the meat.
2. Put excess stuffing on top and drizzle with brown gravy.
3. Place in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and stuffing is crisp.
4. Serve with veggies.
It is fairly salty so you may not want to add any additional spices.
1 lb thick cut lunch meat (about 1/8th of an inch thick at the most)(8 or so pieces)
2 cups Stuffing (made per directions)(4 servings)
1 cup Brown Gravy (made per directions
1. Lay 4 pieces of meat in 8x8 pan. Fill with a heaping tablespoon of stuffing. Roll and place seam side down. Repeat with the rest of the meat.
2. Put excess stuffing on top and drizzle with brown gravy.
3. Place in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and stuffing is crisp.
4. Serve with veggies.
It is fairly salty so you may not want to add any additional spices.
Week of April 13th
Sorry for the lateness of my post, it's been a busy weekend
Our menu for this week is:
Monday: Hamburger Patties with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Tuesday: Leftovers - "Clean out the fridge night" is not always a favorite but definitely a necessity, especially when both Mom and Dad are working late
Wednesday: Stew - I froze the leftover stew from the last time we had it, so now it's thaw and put in the crock pot to heat.
Thursday: Chicken Rolls - I'll post the recipe
Friday: BBQ Chicken, Seasoned Roasted Potatoes
Saturday: Flat enchiladas - Tortillas are made with Masa, flattened and fried, then topped with beef in red sauce and anything else that sounds good. We put cheese, lettuce, green onions, olives, sour cream, avocado and salsa.
Sunday: Chicken Squash Casserole - I'll post the recipe.
Our menu for this week is:
Monday: Hamburger Patties with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Tuesday: Leftovers - "Clean out the fridge night" is not always a favorite but definitely a necessity, especially when both Mom and Dad are working late
Wednesday: Stew - I froze the leftover stew from the last time we had it, so now it's thaw and put in the crock pot to heat.
Thursday: Chicken Rolls - I'll post the recipe
Friday: BBQ Chicken, Seasoned Roasted Potatoes
Saturday: Flat enchiladas - Tortillas are made with Masa, flattened and fried, then topped with beef in red sauce and anything else that sounds good. We put cheese, lettuce, green onions, olives, sour cream, avocado and salsa.
Sunday: Chicken Squash Casserole - I'll post the recipe.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
1 Ham Steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 lb)
6-8 red potatoes, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 shredded cheese
1. Layer potatoes, onion, and ham in slow cooker.
2. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk. Stir and cook until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Pour over ham-potato mixture, add salt and pepper to taste and stir lightly.
3. Cover. Cook on High 3-4 hours.
It's that easy!
6-8 red potatoes, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 shredded cheese
1. Layer potatoes, onion, and ham in slow cooker.
2. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk. Stir and cook until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Pour over ham-potato mixture, add salt and pepper to taste and stir lightly.
3. Cover. Cook on High 3-4 hours.
It's that easy!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Week Of April 6th
The menu for this week will be short, because I will be out of town so I will be sharing the responsibilty with my mother in law and sister in law;)
Monday: Tacos - always a family favorite.
Tuesday: Baked Potato Bar - Just bake the potatoes and fix up the toppings and let everyone fix their own!
Wednesday: Beans and Cornbread - The beans can cook in the crockpot all day and I will let Brenna fix the cornbread from a mix. I will be gone at work, so it will work out great.
Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas - I think everyone has this recipe by now.
Friday & Saturday: We'll figure it out later
Sunday: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham - takes only 3 hours in the crockpot.
Let me know if I need to post any of the recipes
Monday: Tacos - always a family favorite.
Tuesday: Baked Potato Bar - Just bake the potatoes and fix up the toppings and let everyone fix their own!
Wednesday: Beans and Cornbread - The beans can cook in the crockpot all day and I will let Brenna fix the cornbread from a mix. I will be gone at work, so it will work out great.
Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas - I think everyone has this recipe by now.
Friday & Saturday: We'll figure it out later
Sunday: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham - takes only 3 hours in the crockpot.
Let me know if I need to post any of the recipes
Friday, April 3, 2009
Mmmm... Pizza
I decided this week that even though I have a weekly menu, it doesn't necessarily make it easier to want to cook dinner every night. It does at least make it easier that there is a plan. The last 2 nights I have gotten home later than planned from work and although I don't want to stand in the kitchen and make dinner, it just becomes part of the plan and we're eating before I know it. As long as I don't sit down:)
That brings us to tonight, Pizza Night. Always a favorite at our house, and as you can see there is only enough left for a small lunch tomorrow. I even had enough dough to run a pizza over to the neighbors. She just started to work full time 2 weeks ago and I'm sure could use a break from making dinner. It was fun and now all that's left is to clean up. If only I could figure a way to make that easier!
That brings us to tonight, Pizza Night. Always a favorite at our house, and as you can see there is only enough left for a small lunch tomorrow. I even had enough dough to run a pizza over to the neighbors. She just started to work full time 2 weeks ago and I'm sure could use a break from making dinner. It was fun and now all that's left is to clean up. If only I could figure a way to make that easier!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Cinnamon Streusel Cake
This yummy cake was a favorite when I was growing up. This recipe is from my mom.
Batter:
Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
Small Package Instant Vanilla Pudding
2 Tbsp Oil
1 1/3 Cup Water
2 eggs (beaten)
Mix with electric mixer for 2 minutes on Medium. Grease bundt pan. Pour 3/4 of batter into the pan.
*I add 3 Tbsp flour to the dry cake mix for our altitude. I would do that for any altitude over 3500 ft.
Streusel:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp melted butter
Mix with a fork til moistened. Pour over batter in pan. Top with rest of the batter. Place in 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes. Allow cake to cool in pan for about 20 minutes. When completely cool top with powdered sugar icing.
Enjoy!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Week of April 1st
Our dinner menu for this week is:
Monday: Foil Dinners - We make these using Delvern's deer meat most frequently, and cook them in our wood burning stove. YUM!
Tuesday: Fajitas - The uncooked tortillas you buy at Walmart are almost as good as homemade.
Wednesday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Peas - I use crushed cracker crumbs with Greek Seasoning for my chicken.
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie - Cook chicken and vegtables in chicken broth, then thicken with cream of chicken soup and put in cassorole dish, top with refridgerator biscuits or cresent rolls. Bake until browned.
Friday: Pizza Night - I like to make my own dough. I got the recipe from Jan:
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
4 cups flour
1 Tbsp yeast
Mix and let rise about 20 min. Makes enough for 2 large pizza crusts. Top, bake and enjoy.
Saturday: BLTs - Pretty self explanatory
Sunday: Meatloaf, Potatoes, Green Beans - I don't have a wonderful meatloaf recipe, so if anyone is willing to share one, I'd love it.
Let me know if this helps. I am interested.
Monday: Foil Dinners - We make these using Delvern's deer meat most frequently, and cook them in our wood burning stove. YUM!
Tuesday: Fajitas - The uncooked tortillas you buy at Walmart are almost as good as homemade.
Wednesday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Peas - I use crushed cracker crumbs with Greek Seasoning for my chicken.
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie - Cook chicken and vegtables in chicken broth, then thicken with cream of chicken soup and put in cassorole dish, top with refridgerator biscuits or cresent rolls. Bake until browned.
Friday: Pizza Night - I like to make my own dough. I got the recipe from Jan:
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
4 cups flour
1 Tbsp yeast
Mix and let rise about 20 min. Makes enough for 2 large pizza crusts. Top, bake and enjoy.
Saturday: BLTs - Pretty self explanatory
Sunday: Meatloaf, Potatoes, Green Beans - I don't have a wonderful meatloaf recipe, so if anyone is willing to share one, I'd love it.
Let me know if this helps. I am interested.
Friday, March 27, 2009
The Dreaded Question...
I hate the question that pops up every night between 4:30 and 6:30... What's for dinner? It doesn't matter if Delvern or Brenna asks, it makes me a little crazy. Even more so when I don't have an answer. The other problem is looking in my full pantry and refridgerator and not have a clue where to start. I don't have a very picky bunch of eaters but have a wonderful cook to live up to, Jan.
Sometimes I really wish there was a place I could look, other than a cookbook, at five o'clock that would tell me what we are having for dinner. Many of you have recieved one of my calls for ideas. Now it's my turn to return the favor. I decided to start this blog so maybe I could help someone else out.
Here's the idea. I will be happy to share my weekly menu but I'm hoping that you all will do the same now and again. Of course you may need to share recipes too. This could be fun!
Let me know what you all think and we'll try it out for awhile. This is dedicated to all the women in my life that keep me going day to day, I love you all!
Sometimes I really wish there was a place I could look, other than a cookbook, at five o'clock that would tell me what we are having for dinner. Many of you have recieved one of my calls for ideas. Now it's my turn to return the favor. I decided to start this blog so maybe I could help someone else out.
Here's the idea. I will be happy to share my weekly menu but I'm hoping that you all will do the same now and again. Of course you may need to share recipes too. This could be fun!
Let me know what you all think and we'll try it out for awhile. This is dedicated to all the women in my life that keep me going day to day, I love you all!
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