This is always requested when I make baked chicken as I usually make some mashed potatoes or Super Yummy Caulitaters as a side dish. Everyone knows that gravy over mashed potatoes is so yummy! Continue reading “Chicken Gravy”
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April 23-29, 2017 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.
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:
Waffles, Fruit
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
cupcakes
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Veggies
Dinner:
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs, Grandma’s Mac N Cheese, Cole Slaw
**(Crockpot Meal as Momma has a class in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
No Bake Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Breaded Pork Chops, Steamed Broccoli, Baked Sweet Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot Dogs, veggies
Dinner:
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
** (I will put the patties and gravy into the crockpot after cooking as I have a dance this night.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fried Apple Pies (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
PB Toast & Bananas
Lunch:
Ham and cheese sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Muffins
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers
Easy Baked Chicken & Oven BBQ Chicken
This is one of those simple dishes that reminds me of growing up. I think everyone should learn to make this dish so you can have it to fall back on for those days that you just don’t feel like doing anything challenging.
I usually pair this with some mashed potatoes and a veggie on the side. I will also include the instructions for turning this into Oven BBQ chicken after the recipe. Continue reading “Easy Baked Chicken & Oven BBQ Chicken”
April 16-22, 2017 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.
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:
Bird Nests, Grits, Fruit
Lunch:
Tuna Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Easter Dinner (We have opted to do a cookout this year. )
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Veggies
Dinner:
Red & White Pasta, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Cinnamon Toast
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J, fruit
Dinner:
Crockpot Tortellini Soup, 30 minute Rolls
**(Crockpot Meal as Momma has a class in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Eggs Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Root Beer Slow Cooker Pork, French Fries, Cole Slaw
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Chicken Pillows, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies (maybe a vegetable casserole?)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Egg Salad, veggies
Dinner:
Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Macaroni and Cheese, Veggies
** (Another crockpot meal as I have a dance this night.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Easy Donut Holes (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
Cheese Danish, scrambled eggs, fruit
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Smothered Burgers, Chips, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Cake
Smothered Burgers
This is a favorite of ours. You can change the ingredients around or use premade hamburger patties, if you like. These can get a little messy so be sure to have plenty of napkins around.
Smothered Burgers
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lb. ground beef
- 1 pack Lipton onion soup mix
- hamburger buns
- swiss cheese, sliced (optional)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1-2 c. mushrooms, sliced
- 1 c. water or beef broth
- 1/4 c. water mixed with 1 T. cornstarch
- 1 T. mustard (I like to use Dijon)
- 1 T. soy sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- olive oil
- small amount of butter or margarine (optional)
Directions:
Mix together the ground beef and soup mix until mixed well. Shape into patties and cook as desired. Place on buns, top with cheese, and leave the tops off the buns for now.
In a skillet (you can use the one from the burgers if you made them inside) heat the olive oil and a small amount of butter until hot.
Add in the onions and mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the water or broth to the pan and use a whisk to scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the soy sauce and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Once this mixture is hot and bubbly whisk in the water and cornstarch to the pan. Heat 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Add the cooked mushrooms and onions back to the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Ladle a small amount this mixture over the cooked burgers, add the top of the bun, and ENJOY!
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