Salmon or Chicken Patties

My kiddos really didn’t care for these when I first started making them but now they do ask for them from time to time. Salmon is a great source of protein and is full of other very beneficial nutrients that we need. you can read more about the health benefits of Salmon here.

These can also be made with tuna if desired. Continue reading “Salmon or Chicken Patties” →

Santa Pancakes

December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. It happened to fall on a Tuesday which is normally our French Toast day but the kids loved this extra special treat. Below are the instructions for how I assembled these today. These did take a little extra time but the look on their faces was well worth it!

These would also work well for Christmas morning! Continue reading “Santa Pancakes” →

November 27 – December 3, 2016 meal plan

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.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Banana Crumb Muffins

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Free Day (USE PANTRY/FREEZER ITEMS TO MAKE A MEAL.)

Snacks:

Cinnamon Toast


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Leftovers

Dinner:

Hamburger Casserole, Salad

Snacks:

Muffins


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches

Dinner:

Chicken Tacos, salad

Snacks:

PB Toast


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Chicken Taquitos, Spanish Rice, Salad

Snacks:

PB Crackers


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

Hot dogs w/mac n cheese

Dinner:

Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Cole Slaw

Snacks:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, fresh veggies or fruit

Dinner:

Beef Tips and Gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans (we had egg noodles instead of mashed potatoes this time around.

Snacks:

Sugar Cookies


Saturday

Breakfast:

Dutch puff and fruit

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

Dinner:

Meatball Sandwich Casserole, Chips, Salad

Snacks:

No Bake Cookies

Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients
•3 cups cooked shredded chicken
•6 ounces ounces cream cheese, softened
•⅓ cups sour cream
•½ cups salsa
•1½ cups colby jack cheese
•1½ cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
•12 6 inch corn tortillas
•vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Instructions
1.Heat ½” oil in a sauce pan on medium heat.
2.In a large bowl mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, co-jack and spinach. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3.Once oil is hot enough (place hand over pan, above oil, to feel heat), add a few tablespoons of chicken/cream cheese micture to the center of a tortilla and spread out. Roll up and set seam side down in oil using tongs. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
4.Repeat until all the tortillas are filled, rolled and fried.
5.Set on paper towels to drain.
6.Serve warm and ENJOY!

Serve w/ Spanish Rice and a salad

PB Toast

Simply toast your bread and spread with your favorite peanut butter. Goes well with bananas.