OK – so how many of you plan on a weekly basis what your family will be eating? I’m truly curious and would like to know! I have had a weekly menu for about 6-7 years now. Occasionally I have fallen off the band wagon and then kicked myself later for not doing it. I […]
Month: July 2013
Menu – July 28
Sunday: Cereal Grilled Veggie Wraps Chicken Crescent Squares Monday: Fruity Baked Oatmeal Sandwiches Chicken Mexicali (cook day meal) Tuesday: Eggs & Sausage Nachos Out to eat Wednesday: Starbucks & McGriddles Lunch with Mammie & Sparky Rack of Lamb with a Mustard-Shallot Sauce, Parmesan Spinach Souffle, Broccoli
Juevos Rancheros – Two Versions
1 corn tortilla 2 Tbls refried bean 1-2 Tbls shredded cheddar cheese 1 fried egg 2 tsp red salsa 2-3 slices of avocado cilantro, chopped In small pan add a little canola oil and fry corn tortilla til crunchy. Spread refried beans on top, sprinkle with cheese. Put in oven on lo broil till cheese […]
Grilled Chicken with Chipotle-Cilantro Carrots & Feta
This recipe is so good and looks beautiful for serving to guests as well. Next time I make this, I’ll be sure to post a picture. 1 1/4 pounds boneless chicken breast halves with skin 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel, divided 2 […]
Gingered Corn Rice Pilaf
I can’t quite remember where I found this recipe. But the unusual combinations of flavors and the zing of ginger give it such a great taste! 1 Tbls sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbls ginger, minced 2 c long-grain brown rice 1 1/2 c fresh orange juice 1 1/4 c water 1/2 tsp […]
Menu – July 21
Sunday: Cereal Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta, Garlic Bread Olive Tepenade, Hummus, Cheesy Crab Dip with Rice Crackers, Italian Bread, Cucumbers & Carrots – Dessert – Grilled Peaches Monday: Cereal Corn Dog, Carrot-Ginger Smoothie Chicken Alfredo Pizza Tuesday: Oatmeal Picnic Lunch Cheesy Chicken & Rice, Broccoli Wednesday: Egg, Bacon, Cheese Sandwiches Picnic Lunch Beef Stroganoff over […]
Oatmeal Banana Pancakes
My kids love these. I often make 2 batches of the dry ingredients – storing one batch in a ziploc baggie in my pantry to pull out another day. The day of – I just add the wet ingredients and make that batch! 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown […]
Spanish Style Salad
While spending time in Spain we have grown quite fond of the wonderful salads they have. They are all pretty simple – with limitless choices and varieties, but what makes them a Spanish style salad is the layering and the dressing. They are often layered on a serving plate, with each topping put on top […]
Salsa – by Melyssa
My neighbor, Melyssa makes this awesome salsa! So easy, tastes so fresh! Love it! 24 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes 7 oz can diced green chilies 4 oz can diced jalepenos 1 Tbsp garlic salt 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 2 bunches of green onions, chopped Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor well. […]
Octopus & Seaweed – for KIDS!!
4 hot dogs 2 pkgs of Ramen Noodles Green food coloring Cook Ramen Noodles according to packet instructions and add a few drops of green food coloring to the boiling water. For each hot dog, cut in a slit 3/4 of the way up. Cut in half again 3/4 of the way up. With the […]