Monday, August 19, 2013

Menu Plan Monday...August 19-25

 
 
It is "Menu Plan Monday" for the week of Monday August 19-25. Have a look at what we hope to get to during this busy week!
 
Monday: "Breakfast for Dinner" Cereal and Strawberries
 
Tuesday: Appetizers for Dinner; Raspberry Cheese Ball (New Recipe), Apricot Smokies (New Recipe), and Cocktail Ham (New Recipe) Didn't get to this one last week so doing this week :)
 
Wednesday: Meaty Pasta
 
Thursday: Fend for Yourself
 
Friday: "Soup/Sandwich Night" Egg Salad Sandwiches
 
Saturday: "Date Night"
 
Sunday: Frito Pie Hot Dogs (New Recipe)
 
Be sure to check back for recipes and final photos :)
 

Monday, August 12, 2013

Menu Plan Monday! August 12-18



It is "Menu Plan Monday" for the week of August 12-18.
 
We have another busy week ahead of us including soccer, cheer, band and my son's 13th birthday sleepover. Here is what we hope to fix for dinner this week!
 
Monday: Cheesy Tuna Bake
 
Tuesday: Parmesan Pasta and Crispy Breadsticks
 
Wednesday: Italian Chicken
 
Thursday: Fend for Yourself
 
Friday: Soup/Sandwich Night: Ramen
 
Saturday: Genin's 13th birthday sleepover-Pizza
 
Sunday: Appetizers for Dinner; Raspberry Cheese Ball (New Recipe), Apricot Smokies (New Recipe), and Cocktail Ham (New Recipe)
 
Be sure to check back for recipes and final photos!!
 
 

Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables

Here is a nice seasonal spin on a kielbasa dish. A one pan meal...it is so asy to make!  My kids told me that this recipe is a definite keeper! My hubby even thought it was just as good warmed up when he got home from work. Try it for yourself :)

Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-in pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-in pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1-in pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-in pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Dijon mustard, optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Divide onion and carrots between two greased 15 x 10 x 1 in baking pans. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add kielbasa, squash and zucchini to pants; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a serving bowl; toss to combine. If desired, serve with mustard.

 
Final Photo Taken by Me :)



Monday, August 5, 2013

Caprese Burgers

Always love to find a good way to change up a good hamburger. Amazing how you can just add a few things and the taste completely changes!

Hamburgers

Ingredients:

1 beaten egg
2 Tbsp milk or water
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice) or 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chopped onion or 1/4 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp prepared mustard or 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 lb ground beef
4 or 6 hamburder buns, split

Directions:

In a mixing bowl combine egg and milk or water. Stir in bread crumbs; onion; mustard; garlic, if desired;p 1/4 tsp salt; and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add meat; mix well. Shape meat mixture into four 3/4 inch patties (10-12 minutes for 1/2 inch patties) or till no pink remains. Turn once. Serve patties on buns.

Directions for making into a Caprese Burger

Slice tomatoes and lightly brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil flakes and add to top of burger on bun. Also add a slice of mozzerella or just under 1/4 cup of shredded mozzerella. Enjoy!




 
Final Photo Taken by Me :)

Menu Plan Monday 8/05/13-8/11/13

 
 
It's Menu Plan Monday!
 
We are getting back to the old grind of busy sports days leading up to school beginning for the 2013/2014 school year. Time to get my menus in order. Have some nice ones planned for this month. Be sure to check back every Monday for the new menu. Here is what we hope to munch on this week :)
 
Monday: Caprese Burgers (New Recipe)
 
Tuesday: Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables (New Recipe)
 
Wednesday: Six Cheese Baked Pasta and Garlic Toast
 
Thursday: "Fend for Yourself" Night
 
Friday: Soup and Sandwich Night...Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
 
Saturday: Date Night <3 p="">
 
Sunday: Ritzy Potatoes (New Recipe)
              Buttermilk Biscuits (New Recipe)
 
Be sure to glance back for recipes and final photos :)