I Love Summer!

I'm loving the hot weather, the water fights, the family vacations, the garden goodness, the light nights, the visiting friends, and no homework!  Stop going by so quickly, summer!

This week's menu:
Monday:  Grilled Pizza, Green Smoothie and Fruit Salad
Tuesday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Garden Salad
Wednesday:  Shredded Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Garden Green Beans
Thursday:  Honey Grilled Salmon, Double Tomato Bruschetta and Sauteed Beet Greens
Friday:  Cheese Quesadillas Bar (Make the quesadillas and then have refried beans, guacamole, sour cream mixed with taco seasoning, etc. to top them with)
Saturday:  Mom's night off :)
Sunday:  BBQ Glazed Meatballs, Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans

Fourth Of July Fun!

This past week I spent WAY too much time on the couch.  I had some surgery on my jaw, and it really was not very fun.  Happy to be feeling better and looking forward to a fun fourth of July week.  I truly love our great country.

My menu this week:
Monday:  Wraps, Veggie Tray, Chips, Apples and Dip
Tuesday:  Family Fourth of July BBQ---Burgers, chicken, the usual.
Wednesday:  Chicken Tortilla Soup with the fixings
Thursday:  Pasta Bar with Green Salad
Friday:  Louisiana Red Beans and Rice with Steamed Veggies
Saturday:  Mom's night off
Sunday:  Dinner with friends

Family Time is Quality Time!

This past week was full of adventures.  Jud's siblings and their families came in from all across the country to go to family reunions and celebrate their parents 50th Wedding Anniversary.   Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, California, and Utah were all represented.  We enjoyed spending time with everyone, and loved getting dirty and dusty four wheeling in Fairview, Utah for three days.  Jud and I hosted the 50th Wedding Anniversary Party at our home, and besides some untimely winds, everything went great.  It was a special night I think we'll always remember.

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Chicken Curry with Cashews, Basmati Rice, and Sauteed Green Beans
Tuesday:  Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Cheese Garlic Biscuits
Wednesday:  Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Green Salad and Fresh Fruit
Thursday:  Grilled Chicken with Potato Salad and Vegetable Tray
Friday:  Pizza Night!
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Dinner with family

Better Late Than Never

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Spaghetti, Garlic Cheese Toast and Garden Salad
Tuesday:  Verde Chicken Mexican Lasagna and Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Strawberries
Wednesday:  Smoked Turkey Club Panini, Veggie Tray and Chips
Thursday:  Cheesy Skillet Chicken and Rice
Friday:  Raid the fridge for leftovers!
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Dinner with Family

Ninny....

Today was almost laughable.  I'm glad my fifteen year old has a sense of humor.  He's taking his first long distance trip without his parents, and I wanted to make sure he was ultra prepared (of course).  I wonder how many times I asked him if he had packed his deoderant?  What about extra socks?  And the swim shirt for the beach?  How about the toothbrush?  Floss?  Sunblock?  I had to stop after I got the severe 'roll of the eyes' for asking if he had enough briefs?  Yes.  I'm that bad.  I miss him and he's only been gone four hours.  This thing about kids growing up is for the birds....

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Lettuce Wraps (I use ground turkey with this recipe), Potstickers and Rice
Tuesday:  BBQ Glazed Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Lime and Garlic Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Garden Strawberries
Wednesday:  Mediterranean Tuna Casserole and Caesar Salad
Thursday:  The Ultimate Barbequed Chicken, Couscous Salad and Garden Greens
Friday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Soup
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Grilled Steak and Salmon, Hasselback Potatoes, Green Salad and Fruit Plate

Isn't it ironic?

I actually quite like that song, 'Isn't it Ironic?'.  It popped into my head as I was thinking that last week was one of my least busy weeks in a few months, yet I didn't take time to make a menu, I really didn't cook anything for dinner all week and I was pretty pathetic about grocery shopping.  Hmmm....

Menu for the week:
Monday:  BBQ with Friends.  We're grilling Rosemary Ranch Chicken!
Tuesday:  French Dip Sandwiches with a Vegetable Platter and Fruit Salad
Wednesday:  Honey Lime Enchiladas with Sweet Pepper Rice and Garden Salad
Thursday:  Sliced Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Morning Glory Muffins
Friday:  Pizza Night!
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Lasagna, Breadmaker Bread, and Garden Salad

Mother's Day!

What a great day I had today.  I admit, I am hard core spoiled!    My husband made sure that every nook and cranny of today was wonderful, what a guy!  I hope I fit into my exercise clothes tomorrow, I did some serious eating today!  Ha!  Yes, he made this amazing breakfast and this delicious dinner with a fantastic pineapple upside down cake for dessert.  I know, he's dreamy!

Here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Chili and Cornbread (I love the chili recipe in the BHG cookbook)

Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

Wednesday:  Smoked Turkey and Artichoke Paninis  with Kale Chips and Apple Slices

Thursday:  Beef Enchiladas with Garden Salad and Fresh Fruit

Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)

Saturday:  Scrambled Eggs and Toast

Sunday:  Dinner with friends