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 Potatoes, Sweet Dinner Rolls and Green Salad

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:  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

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)

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

Part of what makes the holidays special is the food.  Here is what I'm planning to make over the next several days:
-On Christmas Day I always have Rhodes Rolls, with several types of meats and cheese and then appetizer type foods:

Creamy Green Chile Queso with Tortilla Chips
Veggie Tray with Ranch Dressing
Magnificent Cheese Ball (my favorite) with Trader Joe's Crackers
Best Ever Deviled Eggs
Apples and Nutella dip
Crab and Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Pear Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Cowboy Caviar

Christmas Breakfast:
Savory Breakfast Rolls (from macheesmo.com)
Fresh Fruit
Simply Apple and Orange Juice
Cowboy Caviar

Monday:  Homemade Cafe Rio Burritos
Tuesday:  Heavenly Halibut with Hashbrown O'brien Style Potatoes and Kale, Apple, Raisin Salad
Wednesday:  Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes in a Cream Sauce, Steamed Broccoli and French Bread
Thursday:  Slow cooker Pork Chops with Baked Potatoes and Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sunday: