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Menu Plan Monday: July 22, 2013

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July 22 – July 28th, 2013

22nd – Monday -(working late) – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Emeals Aldi 489)– Caesar Salad

23rd – Tuesday -(Tuition Bucks) – Easy Baked Penne/ Salad

24th – Wednesday – Holiday Tortellini Soup/ Bread Sticks (Best Loved Recipes –pg 867)

25th – Thursday – (Book Group) – Bruschetta Chicken Bake / Green Beans

26th – Friday – Pizza Bagels / Salad

27th – Saturday – Grilled BBQ Chicken/Baked Potato/ Corn

28th – Sunday – (Camping) – Pizza

Baking: Zucchini Bread – All Recipes pg – 120

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: Pantry Challenge Week #2

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Menu Plan: July 15th –  21st

15th – Monday – Homemade Cheesy Tuna Helper with Peas

16th – (Tommy Dr) – FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN & Egg Rolls

9 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 medium carrot, chopped
3 celery rib, chopped
6 eggs, beaten
4-1/2 cups cooked rice
6 Tablespoons soy sauce

In a large skillet, cook  bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Remove to paper towels.  In the  drippings, sauté the chicken, carrot and celery until chicken juices run clear;  remove and keep warm.  In the same skillet, scramble eggs over medium heat,  breaking into small pieces.  Stir in the chicken mixture, rice, soy sauce  and bacon.  Yield:  6 servings

March/April 2005 Quick  Cooking

17th – Best Broccoli Soup (Best Loved Recipes -pg 882) and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

18th – (Sorting) – Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce (Best Loved Recipes -pg 799) & Broccoli

19th – (Grandpa Dr) – – Meatball Sandwiches / Fries

20th – (State Tournament) Grilled Pork Chops / Pasta Salad / Carrots

21st – Easy Skillet Lasagna & Salad

Dessert:  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
Bread Pudding

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

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Menu Plan Monday: Pantry Challenge Week # 1

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Menu Plan: July 7th – 21st

7th – Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches/ Cole Slaw / Fried Potatoes

8th – Monday (5:00 -Soccer Game) – Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta & Pineapple (Emeals 472)

9th – (6:30 Soccer/ Book Group) – Pizza Sandwiches/ Soup

10th – (6:00 & 7:30 Soccer Game) – Chili Dogs

11th – Crunchy Chicken – Corn/Steamed Carrots (Emeals  487) * bakes 1 hour at 350

12th – (Soccer Party at Coach Mike’s) – Chicken Fajitas / Guacamole and Chips

13th – (Qualifying Tournament) – Fish Tenders and Waffle Fries with Dip

*Marinade Pork Roast Over Night

14th – Rosemary Pork Roast, (Taste of Home Best Loved pg 522), Strudel and Red Cabbage

 

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

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Menu Plan Monday: July 1st Edition

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Menu Plan: July 1st –  7th

Summer time is a bit crazy when you also work Full Time outside the home.  Menu planning is a life saver for our family.  We try to have a meal each night together, but with soccer games and soccer practice that also can be very challenging.   We do the best we can and menu planning helps a great deal.

You might notice behind many of my menu items, it says Emeals.   Emeals.com is a great menu planning service.  For a fee of $5 a month you receive a weekly menu plan.  Emeals has many type of meal plans.  We personally receive the Aldi Classic Family menu since we find that shopping at Aldi it very good for our budget.   Other menu plan options include, gluten free, clean eating, Paleo diet, portion control and many more.  If you have been wanting to start menu planning Emeals is a great way to ease into the habit of meal planning without spending hours trying to figure out what to make!

ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:

July 1st – (Game – 6:00) – Chicken Salad / Veggies

2nd (practice – 6:30) – Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

3rd – Firecracker Shrimp/ Angle Hair Pasta and Caesar Salad (Emeals  – 486)

4th (holiday – Potluck with family) – Ribs – Cole Slaw – Watermelon

5th – Beef Stroganoff – Peas

Beef Stroganoff

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • (1 t salt, 1 t onion powder)
  • (¼ c water, 1 t beef bouillon cube)
  • 1 pkg egg noodles
  • 1 pkg frozen peas

In large skillet, brown the ground beef; drain.  Add sour cream, soup, salt, onion powder and water to skillet. Heat to a low boil; add bouillon.  Stir to dissolve; reduce heat to simmer.

Boil noodles while preparing meat mixture. Serve stroganoff over cooked noodles. Serve with steamed peas

6th – Chef Salad

7th – Rotisserie Chicken, Stuffing and Corn

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

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Menu Plan Monday: May 27th Edition

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Menu Plan Monday May 25th – June 9th

Saturday- 25th  – Leftover Chicken Salad, Chinese Salad, Fruit

Sunday – 26th – Balsamic Pork Chops – Carrots and Roasted Asparagus (Emeals 482)

Monday – 27th – (6:30 Soccer) – English Tuna Melts Crispy Baked Fried (Emeals -482) (make salad for tomorrow)

Tuesday – 28th – (6:30 School Play) –  Layered Salad and Baked Potatoes (Emeals -482)

Wednesday- 29th – (7:30 Game) – Fish Tenders and Waffle Fries with Dip

Thursday – 30th – Creamy Angel Hair with Sausage and Spinach (Emeals -483)

Friday – 31st – (6:15 Game @ Maple Grove) – Sub Sandwiches in the Fridges to Grab and Go/ Chips

Saturday – June 1st (10:30 & 6:00 Game) – Chicken and Rice Bake/ Apple Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette (Emeals -481)

Sunday – 2nd -( 11:45 Game @ Maple Grove) Fried Chicken Thighs/ Mac and Cheese/Corn

Monday – 3rd – (6:30 Game) – BLT’s and Chips  (Emeals -483)

Tuesday – 4th – (6:30 Soccer) – Easiest Chicken Pot Pie (Emeals -483)

Wednesday – 5th – (6:30 Game @ Woodbury) Baked Deli Sandwiches/ Chips (Emeals -481)

Thursday – 6th – (Last Day of School) Chicken Fajitas – Chocolate Dipped S’mores Sandwiches (Healthy Lunch – 479)

Friday – 7th – Grill Hot Dogs/ Pasta Salad

Saturday – 8th – (Joyful Noise) – LEFTOVERS or Ramen

 

 

Lunches     Chickpea and Tomato Salad Pita/ Pretzels/Cantaloupe (Healthy Lunch 478) 

Pesto Tortellini and Fruit 

Ham and Broccoli Mac and Cheese (Healthy Lunch -482)

 

Dessert – White Chocolate Almond Butter Cookie Bars (Healthy Lunch 477)

 

Recipe to try:

 

BLT Macaroni Salad – ♥ ♥ 
 
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
3 cups lettuce, shredded
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. 2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat. 3. Cover and refrigerate. 4. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat
 
 
 

 

 

 

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife. 

 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

 

Happy Cooking!!

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Plan Monday: May 20th Edition

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Menu Plan Monday May 18th -26th

 

 

Saturday – 18th – (Soccer Tournament)  Rotisserie Chicken, Stove Top and Garlic Oregano Zucchini (Simple & Deli pg 176)

Sunday – 19th – Dijon Herb Pork Chops, Roasted Carrots (Fresh 20, May 3rd) (Didn’t Make)

Monday – 20th (Soccer Game @ 6:00) – Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles – Corn and Dinner Rolls (Emeals 482) – brown extra meat for Tacos on Wednesday.

Tuesday – 21st – Culvers Fundraiser

Wednesday – 22nd (Soccer Game at 7:15) Beef Tacos/ Red Beans and Rice (Emeals 482)

Thursday – 23rd (Book Group @ our house) – Chicken and Seafood Salad – Chinese Cabbage Salad – Veggie/Dip – Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake

Friday – Fish Tenders and Waffle Fries (Didn’t Make)

Saturday – Balsamic Pork Chops – Carrots and Roasted Asparagus (Emeals 482)

Sunday – Fried Chicken Thighs/ Mac and Cheese/Corn

 

 

Lunches     Chickpea and Tomato Salad Pita/ Pretzels/Cantaloupe (Healthy Lunch 478)

 

Dessert – White Chocolate Almond Butter Cookie Bars (Healthy Lunch 477)

  

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife. 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

 

Happy Cooking!!

  

  

Menu Plan Monday: April 22nd Edition

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Menu Plan Monday
April 21st – May 5th

 

Sunday – 21st – Rotissere Chicken, Stuffing and Corn

Monday – 22nd – Chicken Ceasar Crossiants, Grapes and Chips (Emeals 477)

Tuesday – 23rd – Beef & Cheese Enchiladas, Tortillas Chips & Salsa (Emeals 477)

Wednesday – 24th – Poppy Seed Chicken with Rice, Green Beans and Strawberries (Emeals 477)

Thursday 25th – Italian Casserole / Salad (Emeals 477)

Friday 26th (Dad Cooks) Chili Dogs

Saturday 27th -(Dad Cooks) Grilled Hamburgers

Sunday 28th – (Dad Cooks) Grilled Pork Chops

Monday 29th – (Dad Cooks) Pizza

Tuesday 30th – (Dad Cooks) Pot Pies

Wednesday May 1st – Tomato & Bacon Chowder, English Muffins (Emeals 477)

Thursday 2nd – Biscuits and Gravy/ Scrambled Eggs

Friday 3rd – Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Saturday 4th – Chinese Pork Roast (crock 6 hours) , Steamed Rice and Broccoli (EMeals 475)

Sunday 5th – Chicken Risotta, Veggie

 

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

 

EMEALS EASY AND DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES

 

Recipes to try:

Pink Lemonade Ice Cream

Strawberry Chip Coffee Cake

Cool and Easy Strawberry Pie – could be made sugar free

No bake after dinner mints from Betty Crocker

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter
1 bag (10 oz) mint-flavored semisweet chocolate chips (1 2/3 cups)
… 2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 drop green food color
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter

1 Lightly grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cookie crumbs until well mixed; press evenly in pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter, the milk, peppermint extract, vanilla and food color with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
3 Spread peppermint mixture evenly over crumb mixture. In 1-quart saucepan, melt remaining chocolate chips and 1/3 cup butter over low heat, stirring constantly; spread evenly over peppermint mixture. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, 10 to 15 minutes. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

 

Menu Plan Monday: March 11th Edition

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Menu Plan Monday
March 9th – March 24th

 

Saturday, 9 (Party at Katies) – Sausage Gravy and Biscuits/ Eggs

Sunday, 10 – Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (Double)with Garlic Bread and Broccoli

Monday, 11th (working late) – Tater Tot Hotdish

Tuesday, 12th (Soccer @ 7:00) – Chicken Fajita Bowls/ Tortilla chips – emeals 469 (*Use the Chicken Thighs up with this recioe)

Wednesday, 13th – Vegetable Oven Omelet/ English Muffins (Emeals # 472)

Thursday, 14th (Soccer @ 8:00) – Swiss Turkey Tenderloin Strips – Carrots (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 30)

Friday, 15th (working late) – Fish Sandwiches/ Chips

Saturday, 16th – Short Rib Barley Soup – Yeast Rolls (soup cooks 5 hours)

Sunday, 17th (St Patty’s)- Corned Beef and Cabbage

Monday, 18th (Soccer @ 7:45) – BLT Chicken Salad/ Pita Crackers and Pear Slices  (Emeals # 472)

Tuesday, 19th (working Late) – Unforgettable Chicken Casserole/ Green Beans Crescent Rolls  (Emeals # 472)

Wednesday, 20th – Meatball Sandwiches/ Celery and Dip and Chips (Emeals # 472)

Thursday, 21st (Soccer @ 8:00) – Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta/ Sliced Pineapple (Emeals # 472)

Friday, 22nd – Broiled Tilapia Parmesan (Allrecipes)/ Risotto/Veggies

Saturday, 23rd (1st Communion Class) – Beef Enchiladas and Spanish Rice

Sunday, 24th – Saucy Pork Chop Skillet= (Taste of Home Feb/Mar 2013)

 

Recipes to Try:

Pesto Caprese Chicken

Roast Lemon Garlic Roasted Carrots

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

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Menu Plan Monday: February 25th Edition

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Menu Plan Monday
February 23rd – March 10th

Saturday, 23rd – Chicken Risotto – veggie

Sunday, 24th (Magnuson Sunday)- Short Rib Barley Soup – Yeast Rolls (soup cooks 5 hours)

Monday, 25 (Soccer 7:45) – Beef Stroganoff with Green Beans

Beef Stroganoff (double recipe) – Peas

1 lb ground beef
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
(1 t salt, 1 t onion powder)
(¼ c water, 1 t beef bouillon cube)
1 pkg egg noodles
1 pkg frozen peas

In large skillet, brown the ground beef; drain. Add sour cream, soup, salt, onion powder and water to skillet. Heat to a low boil; add bouillon. Stir to dissolve; reduce heat to simmer.

Tuesday, 26 (Soccer 7:00) – Mom’s Mac N Cheese (Double) – Polish Hot Dogs

Wednesday, 27 (Church 6:30) – Pesto Pepper Tortellini (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 33), Salad

Thursday, 28 (Conferences 7:20) – Chili & Frito Chips (crockpot) Double Recipe

Friday, 1 – Chilli Hotdogs – Fries

Saturday, 2 (Date Night) – Tater Tot Hotdish

Sunday, 3 – Swiss Turkey Tenderloin Strips – Carrots  (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 30)

Monday, 4 (Mom Works Late- Soccer 7:45) – Pot Pies

Tuesday, 5 (Soccer 7:00) – Bow Tie Beef Skillet – Salad (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 29)

Wednesday, 6 – Herbed Tuna Sandwiches/Pickles (Double)/ Grapes and Chips  (Simple & Delicious Cookbook pg 123)

Thursday, 7 – (Soccer 8:00) – Sausage Gravy and Biscuits/ Eggs

Friday, 8 – Pizza/ Cheese PIzza

Saturday, 9 (Party at Katies) – Chicken Fajita Bowls/ Tortilla chips – emeals 469

Sunday, 10 – Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (Double)with Garlic Bread and Broccoli

 

Homemade Chocolate PUdding

Pizza Ideas…

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie. and participate in Menu Plan Monday. More menu planning fun can be found at The Organised Housewife.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

 

Menu Plan Monday: January 28th

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Menu Plan Monday
January 26th – February 10th

 

Saturday, 26th – Split Pea and Sausage Soup (Crockpot) (Simple and Delicious Dec/Jan 2013pg 73) – GOOD

Sunday, 27th – Prosciuto-Pepper Pork Chops (good) and Italain Mixed Veggies (No) (Simple and Delicious Dec/Jan 2013pg 66)

Mon 28th (soccer 7:45) – French Toast, Sausages

Tues 29th (Gala Mtg 6:30) – Crockpot Chicken and Noodle Soup  (good add to site)

Wed 30th (4:00 HV) – 3 Cheese Baked Penne, Ceasar Salad, Garlic Bread (Emealz – 466) (No – too dry)

Thurs 31st – (Soccer @ 8:00) – Potato Leek Soup (Simple and Delicious Dec/Jan 2013pg 17)

Fri 1st  – Beef and Cheese Chimichangas/ Corn (Emealz -466) (good at to site)

Sat 2nd – Pancakes, Eggs and Bacon

Sun 3rd-  Roast and Winter Vegetables (very good veggies)

Mon 4th (Mom Not Home) – Bertolli Pizza

Tues 5th (soccer @ 7:00) – Beef Stroganoff with Green Beans

Beef Stroganoff

1 lb ground beef
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
(1 t salt, 1 t onion powder)
(¼ c water, 1 t beef bouillon cube)
1 pkg egg noodles
1 pkg frozen peas

In large skillet, brown the ground beef; drain. Add sour cream, soup, salt, onion powder and water to skillet. Heat to a low boil; add bouillon. Stir to dissolve; reduce heat to simmer.

Wed 6th (CHURCH) – Sausage Gravy and Biscuits/ Eggs

Thurs 7th (Soccer @ 8:00) – Shrimp Alfredo Pasta with Garlic Bread

Fri 8 th – Hamburgers and Fries /Onion Rings

Sat 9th – Chicken Pot Pie Soup -Biscuits (Taste of Home Mag -Feb/March 2013 – pg 64)

Sun 10th – Confetti Chicken Bake with Cheddar Biscuit Topping

 

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

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

 

To Try….

Pink Sugar Cookie Bars