Monday, February 17, 2014

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

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Monday:  Chicken, Mango, and Rice in Lettuce Wraps with Potstickers
Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup with Crusty Bread and Mixed Greens
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

Sunday, February 2, 2014

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

Monday, January 27, 2014

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)

Monday, January 20, 2014

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

Sunday, January 12, 2014

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, January 6, 2014

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