Tag: Mama’s Kitchen

April 2 – April 8, 2017 Meal Plan

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Things have been a little crazy around here. We have had a lot of Square Dancing stuff going on plus the usual housekeeping tasks and homeschool, of course. It’s been a juggling act to say the least but we are keeping it together and enjoying the ride. This is one of those weeks that I am especially grateful that I have been doing our meal plans ahead of time. (I am typing this out on Sunday, March 26 as I already know this will be a crazy week.)

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Bagels w/cream cheese, fresh fruit

Lunch:

scrambled egg sandwiches

Dinner:

Crockpot Italian Chicken, Rice, Salad, 30 minute Rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Mexican Tortilla Skillet, Rice, Beans

Snacks/Desserts:

cinnamon toast

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

chicken salad, veggies

Dinner:

Pork Sandwiches, French Fries, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Easy Chicken Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

fruit

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Meatball Sandwich Casserole, French Fries, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

popcorn

Saturday

Breakfast:

Monkey Bread, eggs, applesauce

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Free Day **use food from the pantry or freezer or order out for a special treat

Snacks/Desserts:

Yogurt

Smothered Pork Sandwiches

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My family loves this dish. The ‘gravy’ can also be used on burgers to make what we call a ‘smothered burger’. This dish can also be served over rice or noodles instead of in buns.

Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 lbs pork loin, cut into thin strips
  • 4 T.butter or margarine
  • 4 T. oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 c. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 – 2 c. beef broth
  • 2 T. Dijon mustard
  • 2 T. soy sauce
  • 3 T. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 8 – 10 hoagie rolls, or hot dog buns

Directions:

Heat 2 T. butter and 2 T. oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until starting to brown, add the mushrooms and cook 3-5 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat the remaining butter and oil in the same skillet. Add small portions of the pork and cook until done. Cook the remaining pork in batches. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add the broth, mustard, and soy sauce in the same pan. Use the whisk to scrape up any little bits in the pan. Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to the pan. Heat until slightly thickened. Return the onions and mushrooms to the pan. Heat through.

Fill the buns with the pork and spoon the gravy mixture over the top.

-Or-

You can also add the meat to the gravy before serving.

Enjoy!

March 26 – April 1, 2017 Meal Plan

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This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Homemade Amish Cinnamon Rolls ** new recipe

Lunch:

soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Pintos, hoe cakes, greens

Snacks/Desserts:

Easy Apple Dumplings

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Tuna salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

root beer floats

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

hot dogs, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Breakfast for dinner

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Mississippi Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Crockpot Taco Soup, Rice, Chips

Snacks/Desserts:

Lazy Dazy Cookie Cake

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

hot dogs, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Briarpatch Casserole, Salad, buttered bread

Snacks/Desserts:

popcorn

Saturday

Breakfast:

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, eggs, fruit

Lunch:

egg salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Land Your Man Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Sopapillas

Waffle Day

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There are actually 2 calendar days to celebrate waffles. National Waffle Day is March 25th and International Waffle Day is August 24th. Click here to learn more about these holidays.

Listed below are some links to various waffle recipes. I have even included one for pecan waffles as March 25th is also Pecan Day.

My Pancakes recipe can also be used for Waffles.

Classic Waffles Recipe – Allrecipes.com

SIMPLE HOMEMADE WAFFLES recipe | Epicurious.com

Basic Batter Waffles Recipe – Food.com

Easy Waffles – Martha Stewart

Pecan Waffles Recipe | Taste of Home

Fruit-Topped Whole Grain Waffles Recipe – Pillsbury.com

Blueberry Waffles Recipe – Food.com

153 Waffle Recipes | MrBreakfast.com

10 Best Fruit Waffles Recipes – Yummly

11 easy waffle topping recipes: Cinnamon roll, berry, cheesy and more …

 

 

Easy Soft Pretzels

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I don’t know about anyone else but I love soft pretzels dipped in mustard. I really don’t get to have them that often but every now and then the craving hits and I make these to enjoy. The kids love helping to shape the pretzels too. Continue reading “Easy Soft Pretzels” →