Nov 28 - Dec 6

Ok...time to get back at it. Since we just got back in town and needed food in the house, I've made this menu to get me through the next week and a half instead of shopping twice (shiver). We swapped Hannukah gifts with my family while we were in town and I now have a bread maker! I'm hoping to make a loaf or two this week to accompany our meals :)

Tacos

Broccoli and Cheese Soup with (bread maker) French bread

Veggie Enchiladas

Spinach and Brie Chicken with Orzo Salad

Sausage, Apple and Chestnut Dressing

Hannukah Dinner: Pot Roast, Cauliflower Gratin and Latkes

Mac 'n Cheese and Fish Sticks

Tofu Stir Fry

Spinach and Chicken Alfredo

April 19 - 25

Let's see...reviews. The Baked Lemon Pasta was nice and light especially for a spring meal. It was just missing a little something. I used fortified pasta to make up for the fact that it was a meatless meal, but it needs some more herbs or something. When I figure it out I'll let you know. For now I'm pairing the leftovers with smoked sausage hoping to balance things out.

The Jerk Chicken was a big hit. I changed it up a bit by using boneless, skinless chicken thighs and having Keenan grill them along with the fresh pineapple. I think that really helped bring the dish to the next level. Yum!

Keenan's going to be busy most evenings this week and all weekend helping with our church's high school retreat. I've planned a lot of easy, kid-friendly meals in preparation. I usually have the luxury of Keenan being home to help with the kids when I need to cook dinner so this will be a challenging week (not to mention going solo on bedtimes as well). We know it's well worth it, though.

Smoked Sausage with leftover Baked Lemon Pasta

Mexican Bean Wraps


Mac 'n Cheese with Fish Sticks and Peas


Hamburgers with Sweet Potato Fries


Spaghetti with Meatballs

Turkey Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dip Night! (I plan to make all the dips listed except for the Enchilada dip)

Breakfast: Slow-cooker Oatmeal