Back in the Saddle - April 5 - 11

Well, it's been a month with our new baby and I've definitely been spoiled. We had family in town for almost 3 weeks straight and during the in-between times our lovely church family provided meals for us. There was a night or two here and there that I needed to provide a meal for my family, but I was able to pull together something quick using freezer and pantry supplies.

Now it's time to get back at it. I'm not sure how this is going to go with t-ball 3 times a week and a month old baby, but we'll see. I already warned Keenan there may be some impromtu take-out nights :)

• Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken


• Baked Tofu with Rice and Sugar Snap Peas


• Orange Marmalade Chicken and Rice


• Tacos


• Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes


• Hot Dogs with Baked Beans


• Breakfast - Trail Mix Breakfast Bites

Dec 7 - 13

As for reviews, I only have 2. The spinach and brie chicken was just ok. It just lacked a little something. The orzo salad that went with it, however, was quite tasty and the kids loved it. The veggie enchiladas were also just ok. I'm pretty sure it was the sauce that I was underwhelmed by so I'm considering making them again with Rachael Ray's Firecracker Enchilada sauce.

Keenan helped out some friends and neighbors this past week with various projects and his (our) payment was in dinner! So, I have a couple of roll-overs this week. I also remembered some shepherd's pie in the freezer that we should eat making for an easy menu this week. Next week will be more of a challenge trying to get us to Christmas with only one major grocery trip! We'll see how that goes!

Chicken and Spinach Alfredo with fresh bread

Sausage, Chestnut and Apple Stuffing

Shepherd's Pie (from the freezer)

Brinner: home fries and eggs

Hot Dogs with Baked Beans

Paella

Spicy Monte Cristos with Chips and Fruit

Oct 19 - 25

Ok...I think things are back on track around here. This week's menu is pretty low-key as I get back into the swing of things not to mention Keenan being out of town a couple of nights this week. Thanks again to those of you who contributed your menus - it really helped get me started and made for quick work :)

Nachos

Shepherd's Pie

Hot Dogs and Baked Beans

Chicken Fingers with French Fries and Broccoli

BBQ Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

Stuffed Flounder (Aldi find! Fish sticks for the kids.) with Rice

July 12 - 18

Our unexpected 2 week menu turned out great! Unfortunately I don't have the energy tonight to make another one. We have a trip coming up at the end of the month so I'll make my next menu gets us through until we leave - just shy of 2 weeks.

Five-Spice Burgers with Warm Mu-Shu Topping, Pineapple and Exotic Chips

Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Burgers and Hot Dogs - Meal Night with Home Group

Turkey Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Salsa Verde Steak Burritos

Veggie Pie

Honey Mustard "Fried" Chicken with Mac 'n Cheese and Veggies (for K's 2nd b-day!)

Special Treat: Lemon Ice Cream

June 27 - July 3

I think I managed quite well with my "meals on the fly" week. I made one trip to Aldi and loaded up on whatever cought my eye that reminded me of something I've made before. Last week I made a short menu, but didn't get around to posting it. I'm going to do a separate post on our meal last night - it came out wonderfully!

Without anymore delay, here's my back-in-the-swing-of-things menu. Next week I'm going to attempt a 2 week menu to cut down on grocery trips.

Blackened Shrimp Po'Boys with Chips (had this tonight - delicious!)

Zesty Garlic Chicken Wraps with Bean Salad

Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Salad and Chickpea Couscous

Pesto and Tomato Pizza

BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Veggies (thanks Sarah!)

Tacos

Hot Dogs with Beans

Spaghetti

April 5 - 11

We had a lovely Easter weekend as a family even without a special dinner. This next weekend we're hoping to go camping, but if not we still plan to roast some wennies by the fire-pit. Spring has finally sprung and summer's not too far off down here!

Chicken Terayaki

Egg Salad Sandwiches with Chips and Fruit

Shrimp, Tortellini and Spinach

Coconut Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes

Hot Dogs and Beans

Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Cream

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Oct 12 - 18

This week is an "easy" week when it comes to the menu. My parents are back in town to help with the kiddos while Keenan's out of town for business so I can study. I'm going to meet up with Keenan a couple of nights for some good study time and just some time away :)

Beef Stew (roll-over from last week)

BBQ Chicken, pan-fried potatoes and salad

Hot Dogs with Baked Beans

Sloppy Joes

Tofu Stir Fry

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Quesidilla Casserole

May 13 - 17

I decided to go ahead and post our short week menu mainly so I can find some links quickly. Here we go!

Wednesday - Spaghetti with meat sauce

Thursday - Chicken with 20 cloves of garlic, mashed potatoes and veggies

Friday (camping) - Chicken teryaki packets with rice

Saturday (camping) - Hot Dogs and Brats

Sunday - Honey Mustard Lime Chicken with rice and veggies

Monday (just in case I'm too tired when we get back from camping) - Asian Chicken Wraps

Week of March 23 - 29

I'm finally getting to try out a new recipe from my latest Real Simple! I've also got a couple from the latest Kraft magazine as well.

Monday - Chicken with 20 garlic cloves, roasted red potatoes and carrots

Tuesday - Spinach Pasta Toss

Wednesday - Lasagna Toss

Thursday - Mediterranean Salad with Chickpea Patties (Real Simple, not online yet)

Friday - Chicken and Tofu Stir Fry with Brown Garlic Sauce

Saturday - Tacos

Sunday - Hot Dogs, Baked Beans and French Fries