tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35288377582657275532012-02-16T08:45:14.445-08:00A place to plan our dinners, show bento box lunches, and keep recipe links organized.Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-31672720421520754062010-06-28T09:05:00.000-07:002010-06-28T09:21:01.772-07:00With my new oven, I have been rediscovering the joy of baking! I have two delicious recipes to share. <br /><br />The first recipe is "<strong>Easy Refrigerator Crescents</strong>". I got this recipe from Kirsten, who found it from Aunt Bonnie. I have spent many years wanting and trying to make rolls, with very dismal results. I even failed at the frozen variety, but these turn out amazing every time I try them! <br /><br />I will also warn you that they are really easy, but they take a lot of time- if you want rolls for dinner, you need to probably start in the morning. They need at least 4 hours of "sitting" time, but only a few minutes of hands-on time. <br /><br /><strong>Easy Refrigerator Crescents</strong><br /><br />2 pkg yeast (or 5 tsp)<br />1/2 cup Sugar<br />2 tsp salt<br />1 egg<br />2 c. warm water<br />1/4 c shortening<br />6 1/2 c flour<br />butter, softened<br /><br />In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour with spoon, hand, or dough hook until dough is easy to handle. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to bring greased side up. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours. When dough rises, punch it down occasionally.<br /><br />When fresh rolls are desired, remove dough from refrigerator, cut off amount needed, and keep remainging dough in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.<br /><br />About 2 hours before baking, roll dough into a circle, spread with softened butter, and cut into wedges (like a pizza). Roll each wedge from large end to small, forming a crescent shape. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1.5- 2 hours. Heat oven to 400F, bake 12-15 min or until golden brown.<br /><br />***********************************<br /><br />As a celebration for my new oven, my lovely friend Katie sent me all the ingredients to make <strong>Carmel Brownies</strong>. I made them for a family dinner, and they were loved by all! Later that week I had to make another batch, because they were just so delicous. I had several requests for the recipe, so here it is:<br /><br /><strong>Carmel Brownies</strong><br /><br />14 oz bag of carmels<br />1/3 c evaporated milk<br /><br />Cook over low heat, stirring until melted. Set aside.<br /><br />1 pkg german chocolate cake mix<br />1 cube butter, melted<br />1/3 c evaporated milk<br />1 c chocolate chips<br />1 c pecans, chopped<br /><br />In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, evap. milk and pecans. Press 1/2 of the mixture into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 6 min. <br /><br />Remove from oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips and pour caramel over the top. Crumble remaining dough over the top. Bake for 15-18 min.<br /><br />They are amazingly delicious. I'm sorry and you're welcome.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-3167272042152075406?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-19840914740864295412009-12-06T16:42:00.000-08:002009-12-06T16:46:19.660-08:00Monday: Roasted Chicken (cook 2), broccoli, fruit<br />Tuesday: Chicken Noodle Soup<br />Wednesday: Lasagna (from freezer), rolls, salad<br />Thursday: Pork Chops, rice medley, salad<br />Friday: party- bring sweet potatos<br />Saturday: Bean and Cheese burritos<br />Sunday: Chicken and Broccoli curry, rice<br />Monday: Leftovers or pizza<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-1984091474086429541?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-49174029692304248082009-11-14T17:10:00.001-08:002009-11-14T19:46:59.918-08:00Here is one of my favorite "southern style" recipes for Thanksgiving dinner.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Sweet Potatoes:</span></strong> (never again will you want the ones covered in marshmallows)<br /><br />6 sweet potatoes<br />1 c. sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 tsp allspice<br />1 tsp cinnamon<br />1 c milk<br />2/3 c evaporated milk<br />2 sticks butter (you heard me. Put in both sticks)<br />2 c cornflakes<br />1 c brown sugar (brown sugar is a must in southern cooking)<br />1 stick butter (yes, another one. Don't try to skimp)<br />1/2 c nuts (pecans, of course)<br /><br />Cook potatoes. Mix cooked potatoes, sugar, eggs, spices, milk, evaporated milk, and 2 sticks of butter. Pour in baking dish. Mix brown sugar and 1 stick butter together. Stir in nuts and cornflakes, sprinkle on top. Bake at 300 for 45-60 min or until done.<br /><br />This makes the most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">deliciously</span> sweet dish with a crunchy candy topping. I look forward to this all year long, but I never make it more than once a year (it does have quite a bit of butter and sugar)!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4917402969230424808?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-73081050034551666482009-08-31T04:46:00.000-07:002009-08-31T04:56:08.501-07:00Mon- enchiladas (from freezer)<br />Tues- lasagna<br />Wed- veg beef stew<br />Thurs- leftovers<br />Fri- pizza<br />Sat- camping<br />Sun- camping<br />Mon-camping/coming home - <a href="http://safelygatheredin.blogspot.com/2009/01/food-storage-friday-chicken-pesto-pasta.html">Chicken pesto pasta</a><br />Tues- tacos (hard shell)<br />Wed- quesadillas w/ ref beans, salad<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-7308105003455166648?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-65850987657608113952009-08-12T08:18:00.000-07:002009-08-12T08:26:13.363-07:00Meal ideas for the next 10 days:<br /><br /><ol><li>Stir Fry, over rice, with chicken.</li><li>BBQ Meatballs with Baked Potatos</li><li>Black Bean Soup, rosemary peasant bread</li><li>Chicken Noodle Soup</li><li>Chicken strips with rice, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/salads/grilled-corn-and-feta-salad/">grilled corn and feta salad</a></li><li>Broccoli Cheese soup, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/corn-cucumber-salsa/">corn and cucumber salsa</a>, chips</li><li>Pork Chops with <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/sidedishes/corn-casserole-from-scratch/">corn casserole</a>, carrots</li><li>Pizza</li><li>Quesadillas w/refried beans, leftovers</li><li>Leftovers</li></ol><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-6585098765760811395?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-47870231985911103002009-08-02T10:51:00.000-07:002009-08-02T11:00:08.670-07:00<div>I was at the doctors office the other day, and saw this yummy recipe in a Family Fun magazine. So I ripped it out and took it home to try it.... (am I the only one that steals magazine pages??)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I thought it was delicious!! Kydon and the kids weren't that impressed, but what do they know? My kids hate, hate, hate granola bars, and these are similar to a granola bar. I like finding new breakfast ideas!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365426579122839602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SnXTC-UOYDI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/M8h9JqCkjuk/s320/DSCN3682.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Crust and Topping:</div><div></div><div>1 c. flour</div><div>3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed</div><div>1/2 c. butter (cold and cubed)</div><div>2 1/2 c. oats</div><div>2 T apple or orange juice</div><div></div><br /><div>Filling:</div><div>1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed</div><div>2 T flour</div><div>pinch of salt</div><div>3 1/2 c. fresh fruit- blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries (I used a bag of frozen that combined all 3)</div><div>1 T lemon juice</div><div> </div><div>1-Heat the oven to 375, grease a 9x13 pan</div><div> </div><div>2- Add flour, sugar, and salt to a food processor. Add butter and pulse to combine until coarse crumbs form. Add the oats and pulse two or three more times.</div><div> </div><div>3- Remove 1 1/2 c. of mixture and set aside. Add the juice to the remaining mixture and pulse until moistened. Press this firmly into bottom of pan.</div><div> </div><div>4- Combine filling and place on top of crust.</div><div> </div><div>5- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the filling. Bake 35-40 min until golden. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4787023198591110300?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-77636923642483837142009-07-27T16:57:00.000-07:002009-07-27T16:59:19.468-07:00Vegetable Soup<br /><br />Stir Fry over Rice<br /><br />BBQ Meatballs<br /><br />Tamales w/refried beans, spanish rice<br /><br />Pizza<br /><br />Garlic Chicken Pasta w/ Spinach<br /><br />Black Bean Soup<br /><br />Sloppy Lentils<br /><br />Chicken Noodle Soup<br /><br />Squash and Sausage Skillet<br /><br />Tacos Rice<br /><br />2 Bean Cornmeal Pie<br /><br />(most of the recipes are linked on the sidebar)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-7763692364248383714?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-49165681118846164852009-05-13T11:16:00.000-07:002009-05-13T11:48:34.244-07:00Thursday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/03/bbq-meatballs-comfort-food-to-the-max/">BBQ Meatballs</a>, mashed or baked potatos, roasted veggies<br />Friday: (just the girls) <a href="http://crazycraftycousins.blogspot.com/2008/11/festive-tossed-salad.html">Festive tossed Salad</a><br />Saturday: (picnic) <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/classic-hummus/">Hummus</a>, pita chips, sandwich wraps, veggies<br />Sunday: (family dinner)<br /><br /><br />Monday: (bring salad to dinner)<br />Tuesday: Pasta and garbanzo bean soup<br />Wednesday: Tamales, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/02/homemade-refried-beans/">Refried Beans</a>, salad<br />Thursday: <a href="http://andyandjessicaolsen.blogspot.com/2009/04/garlic-chicken-pasta-with-spinach.html">Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Turkey burgers and baked potatos<br />Sunday: Tacos Rice<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4916568111884616485?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-40750548096404588042009-04-13T11:29:00.000-07:002009-04-13T11:31:19.403-07:00We love to make pancakes, and we love our own homemade syrup. We like to keep it simple.<br /><br />2 cups sugar<br />1 cup water<br /><br />Bring to a boil on the stove, then remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon maple flavor (found with the spices). <br /><br />Serve hot or cold.<br /><br />Yum!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4075054809640458804?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-89796624260975008202009-04-08T07:04:00.001-07:002009-04-08T07:07:23.661-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SdyvYAVB8vI/AAAAAAAABew/s8C4RrNu9iM/s1600-h/DSCN2605.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322321686585012978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SdyvYAVB8vI/AAAAAAAABew/s8C4RrNu9iM/s320/DSCN2605.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And they are nutritious too!</div><div></div><br /><div>We were going on an adventure for the afternoon, and I was trying to figure out what to bring for a snack that would be filling, nutritious, and fun to eat.</div><div></div><br /><div>I made Peanut Butter Balls (recipe link on the right), and then shaped them using my rice mold. </div><div>I pulled out the chocolate syrup and a toothpick to paint the faces. They turned out really well!</div><div> </div><div>Packed full of peanut butter, honey, oats, wheat germ, and powdered milk, plus a few chocolate chips.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-8979662426097500820?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-46121439927492971472009-04-05T18:33:00.000-07:002009-04-05T19:01:42.963-07:00Sunday (5): too late<br />Monday: Tilapia and baked potatos<br />Tuesday: Honey glazed chicken stir fry, rice<br />Wednesday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/ree-drummond-migas/">Migas</a><br />Thursday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/08/pioneer_womans_/">Pasta primavera</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: <a href="http://baskersfunfoods.blogspot.com/2009/03/middle-eastern-rice-and-lentils.html">Rice and Lentils</a><br /><br />Sunday (12): <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/03/chicken-scallopine/">Chicken Scallopine</a><br />Monday: 2 bean cornmeal pie<br />Tuesday: (company) Turkey burgers, oven fries, fruit<br />Wednesday: Leftovers or egg sandwiches<br />Thursday: Pizza<br />Friday: Out of Town<br />Saturday: Out of Town<br /><br />Sunday (19): Out of Town<br />Monday: Chicken pesto pasta<br />Tuesday: Baked potatos<br />Wednesday: Black bean tostadas<br />Thursday: Board meeting- kids only- Pizza<br />Friday: camping?<br />Saturday: FSA conf/ camping- pizza rolls<br /><br />Sunday (26): Taco soup<br />Monday: Enchiladas<br />Tuesday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />Wednesday: turkey burgers, oven fries<br />Thursday: Stir fry, rice<br />Friday: kids only- pigs in a blanket,<br />Saturday: Boys bday party<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4612143992749297147?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-88216723283463125522009-02-12T10:14:00.000-08:002009-02-12T10:20:58.160-08:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Sushi!</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301976105777846434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SZRnLVh_WKI/AAAAAAAABSw/f4TLgqaO00Y/s320/DSCN3230%5B1%5D" border="0" />I made California Rolls. It was actually pretty easy. Just gather the ingredients- sticky rice (Botan brand at Walmart in the Asian section), imitation crab, avacado, cucumber, seaweed paper, wasabi sauce and pickled ginger (the last three things I got at a farmers market). <br /><br />When the rice is cooked, make a vinegar sauce to pour on- I had 1.5 c uncooked rice, and used 1/4 c rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp salt. Pour over rice and let cool.<br /><br />Place a sheet of seaweed on a piece of plastic wrap, spread a thin layer of rice, then add in avacado, crab and cucumber. Roll really tight, securing the ends with a little water. Slice and serve! Use the pickled ginger and wasabi as garnish, dip in soy sauce.<br /><br />It was really good! I will be making these again!<br /><br /><br /><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-8821672328346312552?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-25858297963513372312009-01-18T17:59:00.000-08:002009-01-18T18:40:02.306-08:00Monday: Roasted Chicken with veggie, rosemary bread (freeze extra chicken)<br />Tuesday: Chicken and Broccoli Curry (from freezer)<br />Wednesday: Oriental Chicken (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: Vegetable soup with bean burritos<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Bean and Rice Soup<br />Sunday: (host family dinner) Taco Bar<br /><br />Monday: Baked <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Potatoes</span><br />Tuesday: Squash and sausage (from freezer)<br />Wednesday: Pork chops (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: Black bean soup (from freezer)<br />Friday: Out of town<br />Saturday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OOT</span><br />Sunday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">OOT</span><br /><br />Monday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">OOT</span><br />Tuesday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">OOT</span> (pizza rolls) (pancakes)<br />Wednesday: Green Salad w/chicken, veggies, apples<br />Thursday: Hamburgers (make extra and freeze), fries<br />Friday: Taco soup (make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">extra</span> and freeze), tortilla chips<br />Saturday: Pizza<br />Sunday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup<br /><br />Monday: Potato Soup<br />Tuesday: Honey glazed chicken stir fry, rice<br />Wednesday: Manicotti (make extra and freeze), salad<br />Thursday: Red Beans and Rice<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Tamale Casserole<br />Sunday: Leftovers, tuna<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-2585829796351337231?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-91131679209324889802009-01-15T19:58:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:45:41.294-08:00(These items are in addition to the long-term storage of basic items)<br /><br />Cereal- 10 boxes<br />Maple Flavoring- 3 bottles<br />Flour- 75 lbs<br />Sugar- 50 lbs<br />Eggs- 1 can of dehydrated<br />Jam- 6 bottles<br />Honey- 6 bottles<br />Tortillas- 10 packages<br />Cheese- 4 large bags<br />Salsa- 10 bottles<br />Mayo- 3 bottles<br />Ketchup- 3 bottles<br />Sandwich meat- 4 packages<br />Lemon Juice- 2 bottles<br />Butter- 12 boxes<br />Red Beans- 10 lbs<br />Pinto Beans- 10 lbs<br />Black Beans- 10 lbs<br />Tomato soup- 12 cans<br />Rice- 25 lbs<br />Pasta- 20 lbs<br />Peanut Butter- 6 bottles<br />Tuna- 24 cans<br />Chicken- 12 cans, 2 frozen packages<br />Hamburger- 10 lbs<br />Frozen Strawberries- 6 pkg<br />Applesauce- 15 bottles<br />Canned Peaches- 24 cans<br />Canned Pears- 24 cans<br />Dried Apples- 2 cans<br />Tomatoes- 24 cans<br />Tomato Sauce- 12 cans<br />Olives- 12 cans<br />Pineapple- 12 cans<br />Sausage- 6 lbs<br />Salmon- 6 cans<br />Green Beans- 12 cans<br />Dried carrots- 2 cans<br />Dried peppers- 2 cans<br />Dried broccoli- 2 cans<br />Dried celery- 2 cans<br />Dried peas- 2 cans<br />Chocolate chips- 3 packages<br />Popcorn- 2 large boxes<br />Brown Sugar- 10 lbs<br />Powdered Sugar- 10 lbs<br />Hot dogs- 6 pkg<br />Hot dog buns- 3 pkg<br />Pesto Sauce- 3 jars<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-9113167920932488980?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-19091863256974102662009-01-04T12:52:00.000-08:002009-01-07T07:01:19.143-08:00Monday: shrimp/broccoli pasta<br />Tuesday: Enchilada's (from freezer)<br />Wednesday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pizza</span><br />Thursday: Black Bean Soup (from freezer), rosemary bread, veggie<br />Friday: Lasagna, salad(Abigail's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bday</span> dinner)<br />Saturday: Leftovers<br />Sunday: Salmon chowder<br /><br />Monday: Baked Potatos<br />Tuesday: Lasagna (Dane's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bday</span> dinner)<br />Wednesday: Beef and noodles (make extra and freeze), frozen peas<br />Thursday: Sloppy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Joes</span> (from freezer), fries, carrot sticks<br />Friday: chicken and broccoli curry (from freezer), rice<br />Saturday: Pizza<br />Sunday: Potato soup (Kydon cooking), cheese balls<br /><br />Monday: Honey glazed chicken stir fry<br />Tuesday: Meatloaf (from freezer), salad, mashed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">potatoes</span><br />Wednesday: Taco soup (make extra and freeze), tortilla chips<br />Thursday: Hamburgers, fries<br />Friday: (babysitter) kid food/babysitter party<br />Saturday: Pizza<br />Sunday: grilled cheese and tomato soup (lunch),<br /><br />Monday: Chicken pot pie (from freezer)<br />Tuesday: Roasted chicken with salad, hot veggie<br />Wednesday: Oriental chicken (p. 121, once a month) (make extra and freeze), rice<br />Thursday: squash and sausage skillet (from freezer), rice<br />Friday: Baked potatos w/ chicken, broccoli, cheese, sour cream<br />Saturday: out to eat or find your own<br />Sunday: leftovers (lunch), Tacos<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-1909186325697410266?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-15779612758661731942008-12-10T06:37:00.000-08:002008-12-10T06:46:15.996-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/ST_Ux0TgQPI/AAAAAAAAA_o/nLjm_39GnPc/s1600-h/DSCN2664%5B1%5D"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278171240620638450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/ST_Ux0TgQPI/AAAAAAAAA_o/nLjm_39GnPc/s320/DSCN2664%5B1%5D" border="0" /></a> Last week I used our rice molds again- Abigail loves the rice for some crazy reason. It is just cold rice- when I make something with rice earlier in the week, I just stick some of the leftover rice in the mold, then stick it in the fridge. On lunch day I just pull it out, sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on it, then decorate. But she goes on and on about how much she loves them. Whatever, but I will go with it! I made the faces with pepperoni, olives, and cheese. And some parsley for the color. Then I took olives and cheese and made some small kabobs. The bottom has an orange, celery, and one more olive.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/ST_UXOioroI/AAAAAAAAA_g/xbSCrHNW5iM/s1600-h/DSCN2685%5B1%5D"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278170783806959234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/ST_UXOioroI/AAAAAAAAA_g/xbSCrHNW5iM/s320/DSCN2685%5B1%5D" border="0" /></a> This week we again did the rice, but with better faces. I used pepperoni and some sesame seeds that Dane uses. More olive/cheese kabobs, some lettuce for color. I need to go grocery shopping, so I got lazy with the bottom tray- just some chips (gasp! horror!) and I was just going to leave it at that, but she insisted that we put more lettuce in. Sure, kid! She said that the face to the far right "looked like Grandma". That made me laugh!<br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-1577961275866173194?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-54991202566103935812008-12-05T09:12:00.000-08:002008-12-07T06:15:16.911-08:00Here is one of our easiest and yummiest freezer meals: Cottage Pie!<br /><br /><br />It is similar to Shepard's pie, but has a slightly different flavor. I like Shepard's pie, but Kydon hates it. We both like this version!<br /><br /><br />Start with the ingredients: <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276355886661732114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/STlhuT0DhxI/AAAAAAAAA-c/3rE3aYRjaAI/s320/DSCN2674%5B1%5D" border="0" /><br /><br /><ul><li>Ground beef browned with onions</li><li>Corn or green beans (I like to use both)</li><li>Undiluted condensed tomato soup</li><li>Salsa</li><li>Mashed Potatoes</li><li>Cheese (optional)<br /></li></ul><p>Line your pan with tin foil. I like to use my mini-loaf pan and make individual servings. You could assemble it in any size you like. I think muffin tins might be fun as a young-kid size. (Of course I think of that <em>now</em> after I am all done with mine).</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276355886914744450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/STlhuUwYMII/AAAAAAAAA-k/j-PP9QHLKfk/s320/DSCN2675%5B1%5D" border="0" /><br />Then just start layering! Ground beef, corn/beans, tomato soup, salsa, potatoes, and cheese. I used cheese the first few times, but I left it off once and didn't miss it, so now I always leave it off.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276355892595433506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/STlhup6woCI/AAAAAAAAA-s/K6QaVT2ulg8/s320/DSCN2676%5B1%5D" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276355901600234738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/STlhvLdq_PI/AAAAAAAAA-0/cNUnT1E1vQw/s320/DSCN2679%5B1%5D" border="0" /> I don't know the exact amounts I used- just a tablespoon or so of the soup and salsa.<br /><br />Then just bag it up, label, and suck out all the air (I use a straw).<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276355907027268466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/STlhvfrk83I/AAAAAAAAA-8/QFAASU2lheY/s320/DSCN2681%5B1%5D" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><p><br />I pack 5 of these for our family- 1 each for the adults, and 2 for the kids to share. I started with 5 lb of ground beef, and I made enough for 3 complete meals for the freezer, plus there were 6 leftover for dinner tonight. </p><p>They just need to be heated up in the oven- about 30 min if defrosted, 1 hour if frozen. You can also heat them in the microwave, if planning to use the microwave, line the foil with plastic wrap to make them easier to get the foil off before heating. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-5499120256610393581?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-29966815125900734942008-12-01T07:00:00.001-08:002008-12-03T07:17:34.714-08:00Monday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Chicken-in-Foil-Triangles-Aka-Twice-Baked-Chicken-114586">Chicken Foil Packs</a><br />Tuesday: Corn Chowder<br />Wednesday: Cottage Pie (make extra to freeze)<br />Thursday: Spaghetti (make extra <a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhj4m9cc_3f6kgm6dq">sauce</a> to freeze)<br />Friday: (Kydon's last day of school) Cream of Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches<br />Saturday: (Take dinner to family) Turkey dinner- turkey, stuffing, sw. potatos, fruit salad<br />Sunday: (fast) Pizza (make extra sauce to freeze)<br /><br />Monday: Beef stir fry and rice<br />Tuesday: Salmon chowder<br />Wednesday: Sausage gravy with biscuits<br />Thursday: Tamales with <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1742,132181-243193,00.html">Spanish Rice</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: (Christmas Party) None<br />Sunday: Haystacks<br /><br />Monday: Baked potatos<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Lemon-Chicken-Pasta-11578">Lemon chicken pasta</a><br />Wednesday: Beef with noodles (make extra to freeze)<br />Thursday: Enchiladas (from freezer)<br />Friday: (Out to dinner- food for kids only) Spaghetti<br />Saturday: Leftovers or create your own<br />Sunday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br /><br />Monday: Rice and Beans<br />Tuesday: Leftovers or make your own<br />Wednesday: Manicotti (make extra to freeze)<br />Thursday: (Christmas)<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Black bean soup (from freezer)<br />Sunday: Tamale casserole<br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://simplemom.net/honey-glazed-chicken-stir-fry/">Honey glazed chicken stir fry</a><br />Tuesday: Vegetable bean teriyaki<br />Wednesday: (New Years Eve) Nachos supreme<br />Thursday: (New Years Day) Order out or go out to eat<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Leftovers or make your own<br />Sunday: Beef stir fry<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-2996681512590073494?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-82422330378865750612008-11-19T06:15:00.000-08:002008-11-19T06:25:39.463-08:00<div>I saw a really cute idea to make a little Thanksgiving cornucopia for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bento</span> box- roll up a tortilla, then stuff with carrot sticks, mini corns, ham rolls. It looked SO cute! But I didn't have the stuff to do it, so we did this:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270374394410595538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SSQhlowodNI/AAAAAAAAA8E/XQlJ71OUUOM/s320/DSCN2634%5B2%5D" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Kabobs with ham, cheese, and olives, kiwi fruit and a bunny biscuit.</div><div></div><br /><div>I thought ahead this week and when I made biscuits earlier, I cut one out with the bunny cookie cutter, and saved it for this lunch. I also was given a good idea to use spaghetti noodles as the toothpicks. I like that because it is cheaper, easier, you can make them the size you want, and Abigail loves to eat spaghetti noodles. And I don't have to worry about her swallowing a toothpick! Every morning I would say "don't swallow this toothpick, okay??" I know she thought I was crazy, but now I don't have to worry!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-8242233037886575061?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-77269180397459244182008-11-10T07:10:00.001-08:002008-11-10T07:17:28.188-08:00Here are a few shortcuts that I have been taking advantage of so that my meal-making goes a little faster.<br /><br />When I make my roasted chicken, I buy and cook two. We eat what we want for dinner one night, then I pull all the meat off, and stick it in the freezer. Now we have chicken for almost a month, and it is already cooked and seasoned.<br /><br />I also do this with ground beef- brown a bunch of meat and onions, use what you need, then freeze the rest. There are a lot of recipes that call for ground beef.<br /><br />Make some <a href="http://blog.superhealthykids.com/?p=1099">refried beans</a>. I bought a bag of pinto beans, stuck them in the crockpot all day, then blended them with my food processor. It was one of the easiest things I have done in a long time. I then froze them in bags with about 1 cup in each bag. I have loved having it in my freezer all cooked up and ready to go. I used to keep cans on hand, but this was about $2 for about 10 cups, where normally a can is $1. <br /><br />What are your mealtime shortcuts? What do you do to make it easier to get dinner on the table?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-7726918039745924418?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-44995294587179146842008-10-29T04:56:00.001-07:002008-11-17T07:23:07.033-08:00Monday: <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/oven_roasted_chicken">Roasted Chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/2619">spaghetti squash</a>, <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/rosemary-peasant-bread">rosemary bread</a><br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/11578">Lemon chicken pasta </a>(food storage rotation meal)<br />Wednesday: honey dijon meatloaf (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: Baked Potatos<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Leftovers or waffles<br />Sunday: Hamburgers (make extra and freeze)<br /><br />Monday: Quesadillas with <a href="http://3cutekids.blogspot.com/2008/07/mmmm-soup.html">vegetable soup</a><br />Tuesday: Spaghetti with <a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhj4m9cc_3f6kgm6dq">meat sauce</a><br />Wednesday: Dijon pork chops (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: <a href="http://3cutekids.blogspot.com/2008/10/food-friday-meals.html">Squash and sausage skillet </a>(from freezer)<br />Friday: None- out of town<br />Saturday: None- out of town<br />Sunday: Haystacks<br /><br />Monday: Green salad with chicken<br />Tuesday: Hamburgers<br />Wednesday: Broccoli cheese soup (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: Tamales (from freezer) with spanish rice<br />Friday: Salmon chowder<br />Saturday: Beef stir fry over rice<br />Sunday: Chicken pot pie (make extra and freeze)<br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/114586">Chicken foil packs</a><br />Tuesday: Corn chowder<br />Wednesday: Baked potatos<br />Thursday: **Thanksgiving**<br />Friday: Leftovers<br />Saturday: Leftovers<br />Sunday: Leftovers<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-4499529458717914684?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-24280890601387048132008-10-22T05:49:00.001-07:002008-10-22T05:54:18.675-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SP8h_OvmAMI/AAAAAAAAA2o/xhYb3Kf2Ajc/s1600-h/DSCN2494.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259960259965223106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SP8h_OvmAMI/AAAAAAAAA2o/xhYb3Kf2Ajc/s320/DSCN2494.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>Today I gave Abigail some potato skins with cheese, and for one I used peas to spell her initials, the other I made a little face with ham hair and a bow. I added two ham rolls, some kiwi and strawberries, and a boiled egg that I used an egg mold to shape into a star. Yay for cute lunch! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-2428089060138704813?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-65135196948498700402008-10-09T13:39:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:43:40.756-07:00<div>You can see my first few attempts at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bento</span></span> <a href="http://3cutekids.blogspot.com/search/label/bento">here</a>. I am still learning, and sometimes I don't have things on hand that are good to put in them, but they are still fun to make, and Abigail continues to love them. Here is this weeks:</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255257303081319106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NYPeqGVlPX0/SO5srHFwesI/AAAAAAAAAvA/D2RM9g41LVg/s320/DSCN2277%5B1%5D" border="0" /> <div></div><div></div><div>Hot dog octopus with a mustard face. Carrots, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">triscuit</span> crackers, and cucumbers in a star shape. Grapes and tomatoes, and I put some chocolate chips in the top. She came home with only a few grapes and most of the chocolate chips, which she finished in the car during the drive home.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-6513519694849870040?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-661040149295376422008-10-07T06:39:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:44:42.142-07:00Last night I made the <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/11578">Lemon Chicken Pasta</a>. First, the day before I had made the <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/oven_roasted_chicken">Roasted Chicken</a>. When I cook the chicken, I always cook two, and freeze all the leftovers. That usually gives us enough chicken for the rest of the month.<br /><br />So last night I made the lemon chicken pasta. It was AMAZING! It was so simple and easy- cook spaghetti, melt butter, add lemon juice, dill, and chicken seasoning. I also had some asparagus that needed to be eaten, so I threw that in. Toss the sauce with the noodles and chicken, and you are done!<br /><br />I made way too much, and was trying to think of how to use the leftovers, but there wasn't any left! Kydon had to keep us away from the little bit he wanted to take for lunch the next day. This will be a new favorite, since I almost always have all those ingredients on hand.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-66104014929537642?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-19145120835264968112008-10-01T06:33:00.001-07:002008-10-09T13:45:06.864-07:00Monday: order pizza<br />Tuesday: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Quesadillas</span> and <a href="http://3cutekids.blogspot.com/2008/07/mmmm-soup.html">vegetable soup</a><br />Wednesday: Salad w/ ham, greens, carrots, apples, asparagus<br />Thursday: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Spaghetti</span> with <a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhj4m9cc_3f6kgm6dq">meat sauce </a><br />Friday: Leftovers or waffles<br />Saturday: <a href="http://3cutekids.blogspot.com/2008/07/mmmm-soup.html">Black Bean Soup</a> (from freezer)<br />Sunday: grilled sandwiches<br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/oven_roasted_chicken">Roasted chicken</a> with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">potatoes</span>, <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/rosemary-peasant-bread">rosemary bread</a>, veggie<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/11578">Lemon Chicken pasta</a><br />Wednesday: Italian squash and sausage skillet (make extra and freeze)<br />Thursday: Black bean hamburgers (from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">freezer</span>)<br />Friday: Tamale round-about<br />Saturday: Leftovers or sandwiches<br />Sunday: Pizza<br /><br />Monday: Nachos (beans, olives, cheese, corn, green peppers)<br />Tuesday: Hamburgers (make extra patties and freeze)<br />Wednesday: Baked potatoes<br />Thursday: Lasagna (from freezer)<br />Friday: Chicken broccoli (make extra and freeze)<br />Saturday: Haystacks<br />Sunday: Leftovers or french toast<br /><br />Monday: sloppy joe's (make extra and freeze)<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/01/clean-out-pantry-minnestrone-soup.html">Minestrone soup</a><br />Wednesday: Spaghetti with sauce<br />Thursday: Enchiladas (from freezer)<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Order out<br />Sunday: Leftovers or waffles<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-1914512083526496811?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-37772524735237664602008-08-26T13:55:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:44:58.652-07:00Monday: Hamburgers<br />Tuesday: Enchiladas<br />Wednesday: <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/oven_roasted_chicken">Roasted Chicken </a>with potatos, veggie and <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/rosemary-peasant-bread">Rosemary Peasant Bread</a><br />Thursday: <a href="http://simplemom.net/honey-glazed-chicken-stir-fry/">Honey glazed chicken stir fry</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Black bean soup<br />Sunday:<br /><br />Monday: Baked potatoes (chicken, peas, cheese, broccoli)<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.sonofthesouth.net/tamales/Tamale_Recipe.htm">Tamales</a> with <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1742,132181-243193,00.html">Spanish rice</a><br />Wednesday: Hamburgers<br />Thursday: <a href="http://crockpot.betterrecipes.com/very-veggie-slow-cooked-red-beans-and-rice.html">Red beans and Rice</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Lasagna<br />Sunday:<br /><br />Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce<br />Tuesday: Enchiladas<br />Wednesday: Black Bean Soup<br />Thursday: Leftovers or French Toast<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Nachos (chips, olives, chicken, cheese, corn)<br />Sunday:<br /><br />Monday: Green Salad w/chicken (greens, carrots, chicken, cucumbers, apples, etc)<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/11578">Lemon Chicken Pasta</a><br />Wednesday:<br />Thursday: <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/01/clean-out-pantry-minnestrone-soup.html">Minestrone soup</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Baked potatoes<br />Sunday:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-3777252473523766460?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528837758265727553.post-61840760547766242532008-08-05T16:59:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:44:14.094-07:00Monday: Hamburgers<br />Tuesday: Enchiladas<br />Wednesday: Haystacks (roasted chicken, cooked carrot, onion, pineapple, ckn gravy)<br />Thursday: <a href="http://simplemom.net/honey-glazed-chicken-stir-fry/">Honey glazed chicken stir fry</a><br />Friday: Kids only- FSA Conf-<br />Saturday: FSA Conf- leftover enchiladas<br />Sunday:<br /><br /><br />Monday: Baked potatoes (chicken, peas, cheese, broccoli)<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.sonofthesouth.net/tamales/Tamale_Recipe.htm">Tamales</a> with <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1742,132181-243193,00.html">Spanish rice</a><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/114586">Chicken foil packs</a> (hoisin sauce, gr onion, cilantro, water chestnut)<br />Thursday: <a href="http://crockpot.betterrecipes.com/very-veggie-slow-cooked-red-beans-and-rice.html">Red beans and Rice</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Lasagna<br />Sunday: Hosting Family Dinner- quesadillas<br /><br /><br />Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce<br />Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas<br />Wednesday: Black Bean Soup<br />Thursday: Leftovers or French Toast<br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Nachos (chips, olives, chicken, cheese, corn)<br />Sunday:<br /><br /><br />Monday: Green Salad w/chicken (greens, carrots, chicken, cucumbers, apples, etc)<br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/11578">Lemon Chicken Pasta</a><br />Wednesday: grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />Thursday: <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/01/clean-out-pantry-minnestrone-soup.html">Minestrone soup</a><br />Friday: Pizza<br />Saturday: Baked potatoes<br />Sunday:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3528837758265727553-6184076054776624253?l=mealsbentoandrecipes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744591706460763705noreply@blogger.com0