Thursday, December 21, 2017

Christmas Weekend Food:
(Edited after Christmas--we loved these variations for Christmas breakfast.  I'm documenting them here so I don't lose them:)

Breakfast:
Chocolate French Toast Casserole  (Used this Overnight French Toast recipe and put semi-sweet chocolate chips sprinkled on the brown sugar both between the bread and on top of the casserole.

Pesto Sausage Roll Ups with Gravy (On Christmas Eve I used Clone of a Cinnabon dough, rolled it out like making cinnamon rolls, but put Pesto, Natural Sausage and Cheddar cheese on top of dough instead of cinnamon and sugar, then rolled up like Cinnamon Rolls.  Let rise overnight, covered in the fridge, and then baked them at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes on Christmas morning).  Used this Sausage Gravy recipe.

Oven Baked Eggs:
1/4 cup butter
12 eggs
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 1/4 cups milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Pour melted butter into square 2 L glass baking dish.  In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients.  Pour into baking dish.  Baked uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir, bake an additional 15-25 minutes, or until eggs are set.

Bacon
Ham
Sausage
Juices
Fruit Platter

Dinner:
Green Chile Dip
Shrimp with cocktail sauce
Cowboy Caviar
Apples and Nutella Dip
Veggies and Dip
Different Lunch meats and Cheeses
Rolls
Bacon Wrapped Apple Pork Loin on the Smoker


Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sunday, November 12, 2017

School started and menus stopped!  Whoops!  I'm going to cheat this week and get most of my menu from Mel's menu at Melskitchencafe.  :)

Monday:  Roasted Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup in Bread bowls with Simple Green Salad
Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Korean Beef with Rice, Broccoli and Spring Rolls
Wednesday:  Baked Ham and Swiss Malibu Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Thursday:  Hosting the Swim Team Dinner--Lasagna, French Bread and Green Salad
Friday:  Eggs in a Boat
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Larson Family early Thanksgiving dinner-=Yum!

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

I'm mourning the end of summer.  It went by in a blur.  Tomorrow a new school year starts and I think we are all in denial.  It's time to get on the organized band wagon again.
Here are my meals for the rest of this week and next:
Wednesday:  Tacos
Thursday:  Homemade Pizza and Green Salad
Friday:  Chicken Tamales
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner
Monday:  Porcupine Meatballs, Baked Potatoes and Green Peas
Tuesday:  Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta and Green Salad
Wednesday:  Turkey and Avocado Paninis and Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice and Green Peas

Monday, June 5, 2017

Summer is here!  Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Shredded Beef Tacos
Tuesday:  Lettuce Wraps with Pot Stickers
Wednesday:  Taco Salad (using leftover beef from  Monday)
Thursday:  Turkey Stuffed Peppers in the Slow Cooker
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Work BBQ
Sunday:  Still Deciding...

Monday, May 22, 2017

Monday:  Grilled Salmon with Garden Orzo Risotto and Honeydew Melon
Tuesday:  Hawaiian Haystacks
Wednesday:  Skillet Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles with Green Salad
Thursday:  Lacrosse Banquet at Pizza Pie Cafe
Friday:  Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner

Monday, April 17, 2017

It was a beautiful Easter weekend!  I'm so grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ, his birth, life, death and resurrection.  Because of him I look forward with joy to an eternity with my family!

Here's my menu for today:
Monday:  Porcupine Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls and Sauteed Green Beans
Tuesday:  Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Rice and Fresh Fruit
Wednesday:  Brooks' Birthday!  He chose Rodizio Grill for his birthday dinner.
Thursday:  BBQ--We're feeding the BHS Lacrosse team tonight.
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Soup
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner

Monday, March 20, 2017

Monday:  Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream with Steamed Broccoli and Leftover Rolls
Tuesday:  Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Fries and Veggie Tray
Wednesday:  Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas
Thursday:  Southwest Breakfast Scramble with Fresh Fruit and Morning Glory Muffins
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Ebelskivers with Incredible Hulk Smoothie and Bacon or Ham
Sunday:  Wall Family Dinner

Monday, March 13, 2017

One of my favorite weeks of the year is here!  I love Birthday Week!  I feel spoiled all week long.  Love my family and friends SO much.  Here's to another great year....

Monday:  Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches with a simple green salad
Tuesday:  Birthday Dinner!  The family is taking me out for Sushi!
Wednesday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Peas and Spaghetti Squash and French Bread.
Thursday:  Latin Chicken and Black Beans with Sweet Potatoes in the Slow Cooker with a side salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sunday:  Grilled Steak and Grilled Pesto Chicken with  Cheesy AuGratin PotatoesSweet Dinner Rolls and Green Salad

Monday, March 6, 2017

Monday:  Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Santa Fe Salad
Tuesday:  Crepes stuffed with Eggs, Bacon and Spinach
Wednesday:  Grilled Pizza with Olive Garden Salad
Thursday:  Slow Cooker Meatball Sub Sandwiches with Deviled Eggs and Veggie Tray
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup
Sunday:  Balsamic and Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes, Homemade Rolls and Steamed Broccoli

Monday, February 27, 2017

Spring lacrosse season is here!  I love having two boys on the high school team.  I'm working the scoring table at most of the games this year so get ready for loads of crockpot and simple meals.

Monday: Chicken Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries
Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Greek Gyros with Hummus and Sliced Veggies
Wednesday:  Ham Fried Rice with Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Mixed Asian Salad with Macadamia Nuts
Thursday:  Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs (in the crockpot) with Breadsticks and Italian Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Breakfast for dinner--Pancakes, eggs and bacon (Coconut Flour Pancakes)
Sunday:  Grilled BBQ Chicken, Twice Baked PotatoesSweet Dinner Rolls and Green Salad

Monday, February 13, 2017

Monday:  Green Chile Enchiladas, Chips and Salsa, and Green Salad
Tuesday:  Salmon Fish Tacos
Wednesday:  Chicken Alfredo Pizza with Apple Cranberry Pecan Green Salad
Thursday:  Slow Cooker Swiss Steak with Roasted Garlic Cauliflower, Green Beans and Rolls
Friday:  Tortellini with Meat Marinara Sauce, Green Salad and Parmesan Toast
Saturday:  Breakfast for dinner!  Eggs, Waffles, Bacon and Green Smoothie
Sunday:  Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken Burritos

Monday, January 30, 2017

Monday:  Our Favorite Turkey, Avocado, Pesto Panini with my Tomato Soup
Tuesday:  Balsamic Pork Roast in the Crockpot with Parmesan Roasted Potatoes and Carrots and Green Salad
Wednesday:  Fajita Style Quesadillas
Thursday:  Turkey Burgers with  Sweet Potato Fries
Friday:  Leftovers
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake with Twice Baked Potatoes and Santa Fe Salad

Monday, January 9, 2017

This week's menu:
Monday:  Thai Style Coconut Chicken over Cilantro Lime Rice with Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
Tuesday:  Kale, Brussell Sprouts and Parmesan Salad with Maple Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa and Rhodes Rolls
Wednesday:  Roasted Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup with Turkey, Avocado Paninis
Thursday:  Crockpot Pinto Beans and Rice  with Tortillas and Green Salad
Friday:  Egg in a Boat with Bacon and Incredible Hulk Smoothie
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends  (Making this Dessert:  Best German Chocolate Bundt Cake with Ice Cream)

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

We returned home yesterday from a humanitarian trip to Tijuana, Mexico.  We had a great experience, and feel so blessed to live in this great country with so many physical comforts.  I couldn't have been more proud of my husband and boys, they worked from sun up to sun down building a home and updating a school for those in dire need.  I have been blessed with a great family!
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Zesty One Pan Chicken and Potato Bake with a huge Green Salad (which I missed so much in Mexico!)
Tuesday:  Lasagna with Homemade Bread and Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday:  Lettuce Wraps with Pot Stickers
Thursday:  Lentil Soup and these yummy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Friday:  Egg Cups with Toast and Fruit
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, and Sweet Dinner Rolls