Let's start with some reviews this time. The Mexican-sytle Quinoa was a big hit with everyone. The kids didn't even question it and dove right in. The Baked Ziti was just ok for me. Nothing too special worth trying again. We did get a decent amount of leftovers out of it, though :)

On to this week. We have a couple of nights with dinner plans so it was an easy menu-making week for me :)

Spinach Salad with Warm (Turkey) Bacon Dressing

Chili with Cornbread

Chicken and Gnocci Soup

Swedish Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes (thanks to an Ikea run!)

Creamy Green Chilie Enchiladas with Spanish Rice (using leftover roast chicken!)

Sept 7 - 13

I'm still trying to adjust to our new "school year" schedule around here. Hopefully next week I'll be able to make a 2 week menu to really maximize the time the kids are in school for other things besides grocery shopping. For now, it was a struggle just to come up with one week and now I still have lunches and back packs to pack for the morning. A mother's work is never done!

I stumbled on a new menu blog a few weeks ago and happened upon it again tonight: Food for my Family. The meals I've seen so far are definitely my style. I'm just not sure how time-consuming they'll be. I have 2 on my list for this week so we'll see.

With the holiday weekend we ended up with some impromptu dinners with friends so I have a couple of roll-overs to get me started.

Talapia with Rice and Veggies

Shake 'n Bake Chicken Nuggets with French Fries

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes

Raspberry and Roasted Garlic Grilled Chicken

Chicken and Gnocci Soup

Salsa Verde Chicken with Herbed Cornmeal Dumplings