Dec 14 - 20

The Spicy Monte Cristos from last week were a huge hit! So much so - we're having them again this week :) I was hoping to make a menu to get us through to Christmas, but that's just not happening tonight. At least next week's run will (should) be a quick one.

Beef Stroganoff with Noodles and Peas

Spicy Monte Cristos with Chips and Fruit

Baked Fish and Chips with Veggies

Chicken Cesar Salad with Fresh Bread

Lasagna with Salad and Fresh Bread

Beans and Cornbread

Bean Burritos (using leftover beans)

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

Aug 10 - 16

Ok...I think I'm back in the swing of things this week. I only ended up with one new recipe last week, but it turned out to be a winner! The Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad was amazing - crunchy, nutty chicken, sweet fruits and a sweet and tangy dressing. So good!

On to this week. We'll be heading to Chick Fil A Tuesday night with our home group so I only need 5 meals this time around :)

Fetuccini with Italian Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce

Chicken and Dumplings

BBQ Chicken with Cheesey Mashed Potatoes

Tofu Stir Fry with Brown Garlic Sauce

Tamale Pie

Mock Monte Cristos

Aug 3 - 9

Phew...this was a tough menu to plan! I can't tell if I'm too tired or just not in the right mood tonight, but it took me way too long to come up with this list tonight. Hopefully next week will be better...

Spaghetti and Meatballs (again. It was tastey last week and I promised a meal for friends that recently had a baby so I'll be doubling and sharing this week.)

Tacos

Pesto Gnocci with Chicken

Mock Monte Cristos

Sauteed Talapia with Rice Pilaf

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

April 13 - 19

We had a great holiday week topped off with great food. The short ribs were amazing and the tzimmes was yummy (except for not cooking it long enough). At the last minute we were invited to join friends for Easter dinner so I now have a carry-over for this week.

Monday - Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Tuesday - Chicken Pad Thai

Wednesday - Bratwurst and Baked Beans

Thursday - Smothered Bean Burritos

Friday - Turkey Pepperoni Pizza

Saturday - Shake 'n Bake Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato Fries

Sunday - Mock Monte Cristos with carrot sticks