10/29/16 – 11/06/16

Saturday – Lasagna Roll Ups , Green Beans, Salad (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 ), Garlic Bread

· LASAGNA ROLL UPS

· spaghetti sauce (your choice)

· 1 lb mozzarella cheese

· 15 ounces ricotta cheese

· parmesan cheese

· 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach, rinsed and squeezed out

· 1 egg

· lasagna noodle

1. cook lasagna noodles about 2-5 min shorter than the time it says (they are easier to handle then) mix all together in a bowl.
2. Grated mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, frozen spinach, and the egg.
3. Add some Parmesan cheese.
4. lay out lasagna noodles, spread the cheese mixture.
5. then add sauce.
6. roll lasagna noodle, place in a 13 x 9 in pan (this will hold about 12 roll ups) keep doing this until your pan is full.
7. then spread more sauce and Parmesan cheese on top.
8. When it is time to bake take out the sauce and the roll ups as many as you need.
9. Bake 350 oven for 40 min (if thawed) or until cheese is melted

Sunday –  Tommy’s Birthday Meal – Panera Broccoli and Cheese Soup – Turkey Focaccia Club Sandwiches (Simple & Delicious: Oct/Nov 2013 – pg 21) and Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Monday – Squirmy Wormy Sandwiches and Chips

Tuesday – Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry  x 2

Wednesday –  Chicken and Rice Soup (crockpot)

Thursday – Beef Enchiladas and Spanish Rice

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS (What’s For Dinner Site)

Ingredients
2 cups cooked, ground beef
2 10 oz cans Enchilada Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I use Kraft 2% milk cheddar)
1 12 ct. pkg. flour tortillas
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat chicken, 3/4 cup enchilada sauce, and 1 cup cheese in skillet until warmed through and cheese is melted.
2. Spoon enchilada filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam-side down in lightly greased 13x9x2 baking dish.
3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.

Friday – Black Bean Quesadillas:

• Onions, red – 3/4, diced
• Bell peppers, any color – 1 1/2, diced
• Cilantro, fresh (opt) – 1 1/2 Tbsp, chopped
• Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g) – 1 1/2 cans, drained and rinsed
• Oil, cooking – 1 1/2 Tbsp
• Chili powder – 1 1/2 tsp
• Cumin, ground – 3/4 tsp
• Salsa, store-bought (choose your fave) – 1 1/8 cups
• Tortillas, flour and taco-sized – 18
• Cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend – 9 oz, shredded
• Sour cream, for serving – 3/8 cup

1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and when hot, add onions and bell peppers and saute until tender, ~3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and saute until fragrant, ~1 minute. Add black beans and salsa and simmer until any extra moisture is cooked off, 2 to 3 minutes. Take pan off the heat and stir in cilantro (the portion for the quesadillas). Season with some salt and pepper.
2. Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, top it with a heaping spoonful of filling, cheese and then another tortilla. When the tortilla on the bottom is golden brown and crisp, flip the quesadilla and cook on the other side until golden brown and crisp. Continue with the remaining tortillas and filling. (Note: As written, the recipe makes 1.5 quesadillas per person.)
3. Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve with guacamole, sour cream and extra salsa. Enjoy!

Saturday- Baked Teriyaki Chicken,  Mom’s Mac and Cheese

MOM’S MACARONI AND CHEESE

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces process American cheese, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.  Place in greased

1-1/2 qt. baking dish; set aside.  In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of

butter over medium heat.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add

milk; bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat.  Stir

in cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted.  Pour over macaroni;

mix well.  Melt the remaining butter; add the breadcrumbs.  Sprinkle

over casserole.  Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. 

Yield : 6 Servings

Sunday – Chili and Corn Bread

VERSATILE SLOW-COOKER CHILI

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 – 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 – 15-oz. cans kidney bens or black beans, drained
1 envelope dry chili seasoning
15-oz can of water, or more or less 

1. Brown ground beef or turkey in a non-stick skillet. Drain
2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

** Fix-It and Forget-It – 5 Ingredient Favorites

Work Lunch for Week:      Panera Copycat Autumn Soup and Salad

Snack:   Snap Peas  and Hummus

Breakfast:   Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Bake

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. 

Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is also great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

Wishing you a wonderful week!!

M

9/4/16 – 9/18/16

4th – Sunday – Chicken Drumsticks , French Fries, Corn and Beans

5th – Monday – Best Pork Chops​- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Marinade: (2 hours)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Worchestershire Sauce
1/3 cup EV Olive Oil
1 heaping tablespoon of chopped garlic
’bout 10 Basil leaves chopped into ribbons
Saturday
Oil the grill with some olive oil, then crank it so it hits like 450-500 degrees. (You don’t have to, but I threw on a cedar plank and got it smoking during this time before I put the chops on) Put the chops on and turn down the grill so it stays around 350 for the rest of the time. Close lid. (On our grill this means turn it down to about half-power for all of the burners) Grill 2 minutes, then turn (not flip, just turn), them a quarter turn and grill 2 more minutes on the same side. Close lid. Then flip and grill 2 minutes, (close lid) and then turn them a quarter turn and grill for 2 more minutes. Close lid… (8 minutes total, 4-minutes each side). Remove to a plate, wrap it all up with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes. There you go.

6th – Tuesday –  SOCCER GAME (Bake Cookies and Bars  for Soccer Dinner)

7th – Wednesday –  20 Minute Skillet Lasagna – Soccer Dinner

8th – Thursday – Roast  with Vegetables (Parents Night At North Campus)

9th – Friday – Hotdogs, Chili and Curly Fries

10th –Saturday  – Beer in the rear Chicken, Baked Potato and Beans

11th – Sunday – Stuffed Pesto Chicken  with white bean salad CookSmarts 9/15/16

12th – Monday- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps – Fruit

13th –Tuesday – Soccer Game – Legacy –  Crock Pot Soup

BEEF BARLEY SOUP

1 lb ground beef, browned
6 cups water
32 ounces canned tomatoes, stewed, crushed or whole
3 cups sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced potatoes
1 cup diced onions
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
3 tsp. beef bouillon granules, or 3 beef bouillon cubes
2 -3 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cover.  Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4 -5 hours.
3. Serve with fresh bread and cheese cubes.

***FIX IT AND FORGET IT RECIPES for ENTERTAINING

14th – Wednesday – FPU – Chicken Enchilada Pasta (Skillet Meal)

15th – Thursday – Soccer Game-  Hamburgers and Tater Tots 

16th –Friday – Chicken Philly Sandwiches with arugula and plum side salad – CookSmarts 8/22/16

17th – Saturday – Summer Pasta Soup with pesto / white beans – CookSmarts 9/15/16

18th – Sunday  – – Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Corn

8/15/16 – 8/27/15

Monday 15^th – Chicken Salad Sandwiches– Fresh Fruit

Tuesday 16^th – Beef Enchiladas

Wednesday 17^th – Asian Chicken Thighs , baked Potato,   Salad

Thursday 18^th –  Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry (Cook Smarts)​

Friday 19^th – Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Creamy Sauce (Cook Smarts)

Saturday 20^th – Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce – Salad

Sunday 21^st – Rib Dinner

 

Monday 22^nd – Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Corn

Tuesday 23^rd –  ​Best Pork Chops​- Pasta Salad

Marinade: (2 hours)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Worchestershire Sauce
1/3 cup EV Olive Oil
1 heaping tablespoon of chopped garlic
’bout 10 Basil leaves chopped into ribbons
Saturday
Oil the grill with some olive oil, then crank it so it hits like 450-500 degrees. (You don’t have to, but I threw on a cedar plank and got it smoking during this time before I put the chops on) Put the chops on and turn down the grill so it stays around 350 for the rest of the time. Close lid. (On our grill this means turn it down to about half-power for all of the burners) Grill 2 minutes, then turn (not flip, just turn), them a quarter turn and grill 2 more minutes on the same side. Close lid. Then flip and grill 2 minutes, (close lid) and then turn them a quarter turn and grill for 2 more minutes. Close lid… (8 minutes total, 4-minutes each side). Remove to a plate, wrap it all up with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes. There you go.

Wednesday 24^th –  ​French Toast – Scrambled Eggs  ​

Thursday 25^th – ​ Summer Deli Cobb Salad with Creamy with creamy  herb dressing Cook Smarts – 8/1/16​

Friday 26th – Crunchy Beef and Bean Tacos – Emeals 492 / Salad

Saturday 27^th –  ​ Beef Stroganoff ​

 

Wishing you a wonderful week!!