Christmas was fantastic!  I just love being home with my family, relaxing, playing and eating.  Several of Judson's siblings were in town for the holidays, so it was fun to have them over on not only Christmas Eve but Christmas day as well.  Now onto New Years Eve and and new year!  We're planning a taco bar for New Year's Eve, and the traditional Fondue at 2 at Judson's sister's home for New Years Day.  We thought about going skiing, but it's so so cold outside!  That will have to wait until it warms up a bit.
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Fat Cats, IFly and Costa Vida
Tuesday:  Party with friends
Wednesday:  Taco Bar Mel's Tacos Supreme, My Favorite Cheeseball, and Clone of a Cinnabon
Thursday:  Fondue at 2!  We're bringing 4 lbs. of marinated chicken, I'll be using this recipe Rosemary Ranch Chicken and my greek marinade that I like.
Friday:  Larson Cousins Party  Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas and Mexican Chopped Salad
Saturday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
Sunday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu

The week of Christmas has arrived!  What a fun time of year.  I really love everything about the holidays (except maybe my shrinking wallet:), and I think the food is a major component!  I really try to keep things simple so I'm not in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun.  But I also want it to taste delicious and be special.  On Christmas day I have a tradition of cooking up a million rolls (I use Rhodes--easy!), having several different deli meat and cheese choices, yummy dips with crackers and veggies, and salads.  I set everything out, and invite anyone over that is able.  We play games, watch movies, take on a little xbox, etc.  Super fun!  This year we're hosting the Wall family Christmas Eve Celebration.  When Jud's parents are out of the country (which is actually quite often, they are currently on mission #7, or is it #8?, I've lost track!) we take over for Christmas Eve.  We love having family over to share this special time.

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Homemade Cafe Rio
Tuesday:  Larson family party!
Wednesday:  Awesome Baked Ham and Sweet Dinner Rolls  (the family is bringing Augratin potatoes, salads, green bean casserole, appetizers and dessert)
Thursday Breakfast:  Charleston Breakfast Casserole, Yogurt Granola Parfaits, and Hashbrowns
Thursday Lunch/Dinner:  Rhodes Rolls, Several Different Lunchmeats, Cheese Variety, Cranberry Relish with Cream Cheese, Costco Vegetable Tray, Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, and Italian Green Salad
Friday:  Leftovers from Christmas
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Easy Lasagna with Garlic Bread and Green Salad

Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Salad with Crusty Bread and Peanut Butter Bars Perfected
Tuesday:  Fish Tacos
Wednesday:   French Dip Sandwiches, Cottage Fries and Relish Tray
Thursday:  Crouton crusted chicken with Garden Orzo risotto and Green Salad
Friday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup
Saturday:  Landon's birthday dinner!
Sunday:  Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, Spinach Salad and Garlic Toast

Here's our menu for the week:

Monday:  Easy Lasagna, French Bread and Spinach Salad
Tuesday:  Turkey Taco Soup
Wednesday:  Shepherds Pie
Thursday:  Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Friday:  Leftovers

We love re-connecting with our friends from dental school.  Morgantown holds so many happy and fond memories for us.  Tonight we have some of our friends that we met there, who now live in Utah, coming over for dinner.  Yay!  Here's my dinner plan:

Chicken Noodle Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Orange Romaine Salad with candied almonds
Sweet Dinner Rolls
and cookies from Cutlers

Such a fun time of year and the weather has been absolutely gorgeous!  Shout out to my Brooks for making the Junior High basketball team--one of only two seventh graders!  Landon is loving the thought of a 'Halloween Week', making haunted candy houses on Tuesday, Halloween parade and party on Thursday and Trick or Treating on Friday.  Keaton is busy filling out scholarship applications. He just finished a grueling week with student body officer stuff, hopefully we'll see him around a bit more this week.  Chase can't wait for the snow to fly.  All of his extra time is devoted to researching out which snowboard he wants for this season.  I'm trying to wrap my head around starting Christmas shopping.  REALLY????
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Slow Cooker Stroganoff with Egg Noodles and Spinach Salad
Tuesday:  Turkey Meatball Subs with Relish Tray and Chips
Wednesday:  Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Rolls and Sauteed Green Beans
Thursday:  Bacon and Egg Casserole with Muffins, Fruit and Spinach Salad
Friday: Halloween Night!  Chicken Tortellini Soup with Crusty Artisan Bread
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Balsamic Pesto Chicken Pasta with Mixed Greens Jicama Salad and French Bread

Another great seminar given at Dental Solutions in the books!  Judson taught dentists from all over the world.  We had dentists from Canada, California, Colorado, Maryland, Idaho, Germany and the Czech republic attend his course.  I catered the event, and the food was a home run.  Feeding 27 people is no easy task, but I had fun.  Here's what I served:

Friday Breakfast:  Breakfast Burritos buffet style with tortillas, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, homemade refried bean, cheese, pico, and guacamole.  Juices and water to drink.
Friday Lunch:  Greek food presented by Roulas--chicken souvlaki, lemon rice, greek salad, pita and tzaziki, and a sweet sample including brownies, rice krispie treats and cookies

Saturday Breakfast:  My favorite french toast casserole made with these variations:  raspberry almond, apple, apple pecan and blueberry.  Served with bacon, sausage, yogurt, and boiled eggs with juice and water to drink.
Saturday Lunch:  Kneaders sandwich platters and soups (tomato basil and baked potato), pear and pecan salad, and Kneaders dessert tray.

Monday:  Cheesy Artichoke Chicken with Basil over Angel Hair Pasta with Fruit
Tuesday:  My Favorite Tacos!
Wednesday:  BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, and Blueberry Mango Green Salad
Thursday:  Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops with Rice and Green Beans
Friday:  Soup and Cheese Toasties
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off ;)
Sunday:  Cafe Rio Style Burritos

Busy week ahead!  We have dentists coming from all of the US and Canada for a course Jud is teaching.  I'm doing the food for the course, and will most likely stick to my menu of the previous courses.  BUT I need to find some Paleo alternatives, as I found with our last group that more than half of them ate paleo. Hmmm....  But here is what I'm making for my family this week:)

Monday:  Turkey Burgers, Chips, Fruit Salad and Sweet Potato Pie
Tuesday:  Fish Tacos
Wednesday:  Italian Beef Stew with Crusty Bread
Thursday:  Italian Sausage Frittata with Muffins and Fruit
Friday:  Leftovers from the Dr. lunch
Saturday:  Mom's night off
Sunday:  Larson Halloween Party!  Chili, Breadstick and Salad White Chicken Chili

General Conference weekend was beautiful and inspiring.  The one year anniversary of my dad's passing was thought provoking and honestly, quite hard.  But it filled me with greater determination to do and be better.  I'm so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and for the eternal nature of families.

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Taco Soup
Tuesday:  Swiss Chicken Bake with Mashed Potatoes and Green Peas OK
Wednesday:  Skillet Creamy Mac and Cheese with diced Ham and Green Salad SUPER YUM
Thursday:  Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Chips and Salsa and Salad DIDN'T MAKE
Friday:  Football Game--working the concessions stand:)
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Lasagna, Green Salad, Rolls and Honey Lime Fruit Salad YUM

It feels like fall weather has decided to show her face.  I'm looking forward to the beautiful autumn leaves, and the crisp evenings.  Bring on the pumpkin bread, butternut bisque and all foods fall!  Here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Garden Orzo Risotto SUPER YUMwith Applewood Sausage and Spinach Salad
Tuesday:  Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cottage Fries and Vegetable Tray
Wednesday:  Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Cornbread Muffins
Thursday:  Pizza Rolls YUM with Marinara and Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off!  :)
Saturday:  Family Get Together
Sunday:  Roast, Potatoes, Rolls and Vegetable

Homecoming week done!  I can't believe it was Keaton's last one!  Because he's an officer, this last week was especially crazy for both of us (but mostly for him:).  He did a great job on his assembly video, it was so fun to watch.  After his date on Saturday, he and 29 others piled into our backyard and watched a big screen movie and ate s'mores.  So much fun.  I'm going to miss not having anyone to dote on for dances next year :(

Here's the menu for the week:
Monday:  Lettuce Wraps YUM
Tuesday:  Torta Rustica YUM with Marinara, Fruit Salad, and Spinach Salad
Wednesday:  Spicy Stew YUM and Homemade Bread
Thursday:  French Dip Sandwiches, Cottage Fries, and Vegetable Tray
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Pizza Night!
Sunday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu BLAND with Rice and Green Beans

Homecoming week this week!  Keaton is taking one of his cute officer friends.  I guess we'd better get working on a shirt, tie and corsage!  That is one great part about having all boys, dance attire is easy.  No modesty fights--haha!  I'm looking forward to helping cook scones at the Homecoming Powwow on Wednesday and then helping with the tailgate party before the football game on Friday.  Reliving my youth:)
This week's menu:
Monday:  School BBQ
Tuesday:  Grilled Chicken by Chase (he's working on his cooking merit badge-yay!)
Wednesday:  Crockpot style loaded baked potato soup YUM Spinach Salad and French Bread
Thursday:  Verde Chicken Mexican Lasagna OK with Salsa and Salad
Friday:  Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday:  Orange Chicken, Rice and Green Beans
Sunday:  Larson Family Dinner

A few friends and I are trying our hand at freezer meals this week.  I've done it before with my college roommate, Karina, and I really loved it.  Maybe because it's just more fun to cook with friends!  Here are the recipes that we're using...

http://onceamonthmeals.com/cheesy-artichoke-chicken-with-basil/

http://eatingrichly.com/11/beef-mexi-rice-recipe/

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2014/07/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/11/italian-beef-stew/

http://www.abountifulkitchen.com/2008/10/chicken-noodle-soup.html

http://www.momswhothink.com/freezer-cooking-recipes/chicken-cordon-bleu.html

The craziness of school has hit!  It was so crazy last week that I didn't get to two of my scheduled meals.  Lucky me, fewer to think of this week:)  Have a happy day!

Monday:  Mini Pizzas

Tuesday:  BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing DIDN'T MAKE

Wednesday:  Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff YUM with Egg Noodles and Peas 

Thursday:  Spinach and Bacon Quiche YUM with Muffins and Fruit

Friday:  Working concessions at the football game--I guess that means hamburgers tonight!

Saturday:  Grilled Cheese sandwiches and Soup
Sunday:  Wall family dinner  I'm bringing dessert so I'll try this Vanilla Texas Sheet Cake BLAND with fresh peaches and my sister-in-laws delicious chocolate texas sheet cake! 

After a fantastic summer, school starts into full swing tomorrow!  It's a bit unbelievable for me to think that I have a senior this year.  Honestly, how did time go so quickly?  So, we will jump into this year head first, and hope that we can catch a breath or two along the way!
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Garden Orzo Risotto SUPER YUM! with Apple Chicken Sausage
Tuesday:  Salmon with Arugula Salad YUM and and Red Pepper/Lime Quinoa
Wednesday:  Tacos SUPER YUM!
Thursday:  BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Friday:  Mini Pizzas with Green Salad
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Apple Butter Pork Chops in the Crockpot with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Rolls

I've decided that I LOVE SUMMER NIGHTS!  It's going by too fast.....

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Rice and blackbean salad with Mango Mojo Dressing (I used coconut oil instead of butter--yum) and Fish Tacos (Pimenton is another name for Paprika, I used smoked paprika--yum)
Tuesday:  BLTs
Wednesday:  Lentil Soup and Cornbread
Thursday:  Cashew Chicken with Rice and Egg Rolls
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Quesadillas

It's a salad kind of weekend.  Here's what I'm taking to a couple of different parties that I've been assigned a salad!

Chinese Chicken Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry harvest is on!  Over thirty pounds picked out of our garden just today.  SO, I've been searching for strawberry recipes for Father's Day.  Here's the plan for Father's day brunch:
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast
And this will be on the dessert table  Fresh Strawberry Pie

School is out!  Summer is here!  Now I have to find a way to keep my house stocked with food!  Having four hungry, growing boys taxes my creativity in the food department.  Coming up with dinner is one thing, but my boys snack snack snack and that's my dilemma!  I want to have good snacks that are good for them on hand, but I also don't want to be in the kitchen baking/making all day!  Hmmm.... I'll get my thinker thinking and in a separate post come up with some good snack ideas.  In the meantime, here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Homemade Cafe Rio (I make a ton so there are leftovers they can have for lunch during the week)
Tuesday:  Steak Salad (Great way to use up the leftover steak from Sunday)
Wednesday:  Young Men's Activity--BBQ
Thursday: Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta with Peas and Fruit
Friday:  Mom's Night Off!
Saturday:  Tuna Melts with Tomato Soup
Sunday:  Marinated Salmon with Rice Pilaf, Lime and Garlic Brussel Sprouts with Nectarine Cobbler and Vanilla Ice Cream

Monday:  Spaghetti with Meaty Marinara Sauce, Kale Waldorf Salad and Fruit Smoothie
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Chile Verde with Corn Tortillas and garnish
Wednesday:  Basil Pesto Salmon with Cauliflower Rice,  Apple Cinnamon Muffins and Spinach Salad
Thursday:  Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls
Friday:  Tuna Melts with soup
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  We're going to visit my dad's grave with our family, each of us are bringing a picnic.  Here's what I'm planning:  Cornflake Chicken Bites with dipping sauce, Deviled Eggs , Carrots and Celery, Baked Beans and Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paris....Italy....Dreamy!  Judson and I just returned from a dreamy vacation to Europe.  I left my heart in Lucca, Italy.  LOVE. THAT. PLACE!

Back to menus!
Monday:  Tomatillo Enchiladas, Green Salad and Honeydew with Lime
Tuesday:  Italian Pistou Soup with Crusty Bread and Salad
Wednesday:  Mango Chicken Salad
Thursday:  Moroccan Stew (I'm using chicken rather than lamb) served over Couscous YUM
Friday:  Father's and Son's Campout
Saturday:  Leftovers
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner

Monday:  Chicken Tortellini Bake with Green Salad and Fresh Fruit  YUM

Tuesday:  Chicken Tortilla Soup with Cornbread  YUM

Wednesday:  Simple Stromboli with Green Salad and Chips and Salsa  YUM

After a busy week last week, I'm ready for some down time.  But this house needs some serious de-cluttering!  I'm trying to motivate myself to go through all of my closets and do a major DI run.  Here's to hoping....
Here's my menu for this week:
Monday:  Brown Sugar Meatloaf with O'Brien Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli  YUM
Tuesday:  Burrito Pie  YUCK
Wednesday:  Oven Roasted Trout with Lemon Dill Stuffing, Green Salad and Glazed Baby Carrots  (TROUT IS STILL IN THE FREEZER :)
Thursday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Spinach Salad and Fruit YUM
Friday:  Brooks' Birthday Dinner!  He wants to go to Chilis
Saturday:  Quesadillas and Soup
Sunday:  Easter dinner with Larson Family--I'm bringing these AWESOME POTATOES and a Caesar Salad YUM

I'm helping with a course my husband is teaching this weekend.  I'm going easy style for lunch (ordering from a local bistro), but I'm going to conquer the breakfasts myself.  I'm putting this on my blog so I remember for next time.  Here is what I'm doing:

Friday Breakfast:  Breakfast Burritos including:  Tortillas (of course), scrambled eggs, onion/pepper mixture, pico de gallo, diced avocados, bacon and/or sausage, cheese, sour cream and hashbrowns with sliced fruit

Friday Lunch:  Ordered from Plates and Palates
Pear and Pecan Salad
Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad
Assortment of ham, roast beef, turkey and vegetarian sandwiches
Heath Brownies
White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Bars

Saturday Breakfast:  Raspberry Cinnamon French Toast and one Apple Cinnamon with Raspberry and Maple Syrup, Bacon and/or Sausage, Boiled Eggs and Sliced Fruit  THIS RECIPE WAS PERFECT FOR SERVING GUESTS!  IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS.  I HAD SEVERAL COMMENTS ON IT.  I USED GREAT HARVEST CINNABURST BREAD.

Saturday Lunch:  Ordered from Plates and Palates
Mango Avocado Chicken Pasta
Strawberry Chicken Green Salad
4 Quarts Corn Chowder
4 Quarts Creamy Cauliflower with Sage and Parmesan Soup
Baci Rolls with Butter
Carrot Cake
Coconut Cake

Another wonderful General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I'm so grateful to have a living prophet upon the earth, offering us guidance and counsel.  What a great blessing!
On another note, my sister-in-law recommended that I tell people which recipes I like after I try them.  So, I'm going to try to do that every week.  I'll just edit my posts with with what I thought of the recipe. We'll see how long it lasts!

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Fish Tacos  YUM
Tuesday:  Split Pea Soup with Ham and Breadsticks  YUM
Wednesday:  Copy Cat Noodles and Company Bangkok Thai Noodles with Parmesan Chicken (I couldn't find the rice noodles last week, so I'll try again this week at the Asian Market or Trader Joes)  GOOD, WOULD BE EXCELLENT IF YOU ADD AN EXTRA HALF CUP OF SWEET CHILI SAUCE TO THE PEANUT SAUCE
Thursday:  Chicken in Basil Cream with Wild Rice and Steamed Broccoli YUM
Friday:  Egg in a Boat with Incredible Hulk Smoothie YUM
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends  I'm going to make these Deep Dish Molten Lava Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert! GOOD, WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU DECREASED SUGAR TO 1.5 CUPS

Monday:  Cubed Steak, Couscous, Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, Peach Slush YUM
Tuesday:  My favorite Lentil Soup (use chicken broth instead of water, 4 cloves garlic, and 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar) with Homemade whole wheat bread YUM
Wednesday:  Copycat Noodles and Company Bangkok Thai Noodles with Parmesan Chicken
Thursday:  Ciabatta Jack Sandwich, Coleslaw and Chips OK
Friday:  Mom's Night Off
Saturday:  Larson Family Dinner--Cafe Rio Salads
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner--Lasagna, Rolls, and Green Salad

Judson and I returned last night from beautiful Vancouver, BC.  It was absolutely gorgeous!  We stayed at a hotel on the harbor by Stanley Park and enjoyed many walks along the boardwalk, gawking at the yachts.  So much fun!  It was delightful to be together, although I did miss the boys.  I always do when we're traveling.  Shout out to my niece Jennifer and her husband, Chris for taking such good care of the troops while we were away.  On to a new week....
My menu this week:
Monday:  Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Green Salad
Tuesday:  Chicken and Dumplings
Wednesday:  Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs and Arugula Salad
Thursday:  Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Friday:  Chicken and Pasta with Vegetables
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Easy Lasagna, French Bread and Olive Garden Green Salad

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Yup, St. Patricks Day.  I'm not one of those clever moms who makes leprechaun footsteps leading to the pot of gold on the kitchen table.  But I think the kids will be much more excited with the Lucky Charms I bought (it's been over a decade since the charms have shown their face in my kitchen--I just love them too much;).  So, here's to sugared cereal and the only day of the year that everyone feels at liberty to pinch whomever they wish.  What a weird holiday!
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Broccoli Cheese Soup (double the broccoli and use real cheese) and Grinders
Tuesday:  Quiche, Muffins and Fruit
Wednesday:  Beef Enchiladas with Spinach Salad and Spanish Rice
Thursday:  Slowcooker Cheesy Hashbrowns with Ham
Friday:  Pizza night!
Saturday:  Orange Chicken, Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Sunday:  Chicken and Vegetable Pasta

The wedding this weekend was absolutely beautiful!  A barn transformed into a dream land.  I've uploaded a few of the photos.  Admittedly, the crepe and hot chocolate bar and was a smashing success.  People were snapping pictures of it right and left.  I was really happy with the way it turned out.  The entire day was perfect.  Judson's parents flew in from their mission in France and surprised us!  His dad performed the sealing ordinance in the temple, it was really special.
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:   Open Faced Tuna Melts with Chips and Salsa and Veggies
Tuesday:  Beef Ragout with Mashed Cauliflower and Rolls
Wednesday:  Coconut Curry Chicken Soup with Egg Rolls
Thursday:  Baked Southwest Egg Rolls with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Friday:  Ward Party !  We're having a Hillbilly Hoedown!  It's gonna be fun!
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Fettucine Alfredo and Green Salad

Super busy week ahead.  It will be great spending time with family at my niece's reception.  It's been fun helping prepare their hot chocolate and crepe bar.  Hopefully I'll remember to post pictures of the event.  

Here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup (I'm adding all the extra vegetables in my fridge, hope it turns out! with Raisin Bran Muffins

Tuesday:  Chase is doing the cooking today, here's his selection:  Roast, Carrots, Cheese and Cantaloupe

Wednesday:  Turkey, Sauteed Brussel Sprouts, Rolls and Sliced Apples

Thursday:  Blue and Gold Banquet

Friday:  Christine's Reception

Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!

Sunday:  Crockpot Chops with Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Homemade Bread

Monday:  Shepherd's Pie
Tuesday:  Homemade Cafe Rio
Wednesday:  Lettuce Wraps (I use ground turkey instead of beef) and Potsticker Vegetable Soup
Thursday:  Crockpot Chicken Peanut Curry over Rice with Green Peas
Friday:  Mom's Night Off!
Saturday:  Grilled Cheese and Soup
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends

Monday:  Chicken, Mango, and Rice in Lettuce Wraps with Potstickers

Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup with Crusty Bread and Mixed Greens

Wednesday:  Sliced Steak with Arugula and Perfect Oven Sweet Potato Fries

Thursday:  Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs with Baked Salmon and Sauteed Brussell Sprouts

Friday:  Valentine Dinner with my Valentine!

Saturday:  I'm hosting Keaton's 'Sweethearts Dance' Dinner.  Sixteen seventeen year-olds.  I told Keaton it needed to be easy, and quick, so we're doing mock 'Cafe Rio'.

Sunday:  Larson Family Dinner  Grilled Pizza

Sweet Sunday today.  There was a beautiful feeling as Chase was ordained to the office of a Teacher in the Aaronic priesthood.  We loved spending time with good friends, old and new.  We are blessed.
This week's menu:
Monday:  Chicken and Butternut Stew with Mixed Greens and Croissants
Tuesday:  Rice Cooked in Black Beans (sounds boring, but this recipe is spectacular!) This is how I cook my black beans, they are delicious! with Veggie Mix and Cuban Pork Roast
Wednesday:  Linguine with Chicken and Sauteed Vegetables and Fruit Platter
Thursday:  Apple Chicken Sausage and Endive Salad with Blueberries and Pecans
Friday:  I'm hosting a bridal shower for my darling niece, we're having Taco Salad as the main course.  I use these recipes:  Mel's Taco Meat, Slowcooker Refried Beans, Tortilla bowls,
Chopped lettuce, Wholly Guacamole, Gregory's Ranch Dressing, and Homemade Salsa

Florida was glorious.  Sunshine on my face and sand between my toes, I loved it!  Keaton held down the fort and did a great job.  I even came home to a clean kitchen.  Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Crunchy Cashew Quinoa Salad with Rotisserie Chicken and Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Tuesday:  Chicken Parmesan Minis with Angelhair Pasta and Spinach Salad
Wednesday:  Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Philly Cheese-steak Stuffed Rolls and Green Salad
Thursday:  Turkey Burgers with Chips and Salsa and Vegetable Tray
Friday:  Leftovers
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends  (Bring Rocky Road Fudge Brownies and Ice Cream for dessert)

Today marks 18 years of marriage for Judson and me!  Wow!  It's hard to believe we're almost to our 20 year anniversary.  We're celebrating by a trip to Florida later this month.  So tonight I'll make one of his favorite dinners, and we'll celebrate with the kids (how romantic, huh?).

Monday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu, Herbed Basmati Rice, Sauteed Lime and Garlic Brussel Sprouts, Fresh Fruit
Tuesday:  Not-So-Mini-Strone Soup with Crusty Bread
Wednesday:  Chase's Birthday dinner!  Here's what he chose:  Homemade Mac and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets and Green Beans,  Vanilla Cake and Icecream
Thursday:  Chimichangas
Friday:  Dinner at a Friends
Saturday:  Pizza!
Sunday:  Larson Family Dinner

Here we go again, late winter and early spring sports are starting up.  Busy, busy around here.  Keaton=lacrosse, Chase=snowboarding, Brooks=basketball and Landon, well Landon's not so into sports, but he is in the school play as a munchkin.  So fun!  Piano recital this week, along with Keaton's birthday.  It's gonna be a good one....
Here's my menu:
Monday:  Italian Chicken with Pasta and a Green Salad
Tuesday:  Eggs Benedict with Fresh Fruit and Green Smoothie
Wednesday:  Turkey and Corn Chowder with Salad and Bread
Thursday:  Slowcooker Carnitas
Friday:  Sushi night for Keaton's birthday dinner!  (A day early)
Saturday:  Pizza!
Sunday:  Wall family dinner

Monday:  Roasted Chicken with Winter Vegetables
Tuesday:  Taco Salad (leftovers from the baptism:)
Wednesday:  Thai Chicken Salad with Eggrolls
Thursday:  Chipotle Chicken Kabobs with Avocado Cream Sauce and Grandma's Mango Rice with Green Beans
Friday:  Mom's Night Off!
Saturday:  Soup and Grilled Tuna Sandwiches
Sunday:  Torta Rustica with Marinara, Garden Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing and Fruit Plate