June 15 - 21

No reviews again this week, but I do have a handy dandy tip I tested out from Yia Yia. I typically buy ground beef in bulk, divide it into 1 pound portions and freeze it. YY mentioned that she cooks up the ground beef (lightly seasons it), then divides it and freezes it for quick and easy meals. I gave it a go since all we really use it for is spaghetti sauce and tacos. It's been great! Keenan wasn't home for dinner last night so I opened up a can of spaghetti sauce, tossed in some of the beef, cooked up some noodles and popped some frozen peas in the microwave. Dinner was ready in less than 15 minutes and both kids ate it up! I have to admit that I didn't divide up the ground beef - I just put it all in a 1 gallon zip lock bag - and that made for some trouble. Next time I'll definitely put it in sandwich size baggies then in the gallon one. Lesson learned :) Thanks Yia Yia! I still plan to freeze raw ground beef to have on hand for burgers or meatballs, but I suppose I could prep and freeze those as well!

Ok, here's this week's menu. I'll be on my own for a few days while Keenan's away on business so I have some quick meals planned and will probably eat with friends a couple nights as well.

Monday - French Dip Paninis

Tuesday - Frozen Pizza

Wednesday - Dinner with Friends

Thursday - Ham and Cheese Crepes (from Parents magazine)

Friday - Creamy Green Chilie Chicken Enchiladas with rice and beans

Saturday - Crunchy Chicken Pitas (from Parents magazine)

Sunday - Waldorf-style Pasta