Sunday, February 26, 2012

Menu Plan- February 25th- March 2nd

Ughh another week of meal planning.... I'm feeling uninspired on meals lately so this week is pretty boring. Another clean out the fridge and freezer week as well.

Here's what is on our plates this week:

Saturday- homemade pizza, cucumber slices with dip, grapes
Sunday- beef n noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli with dip, applesauce
Monday- tator tot casserole, Veggies
Tuesday- Crockpot pork chops, baked potatoes, peas
Wednesday- grilled chicken breasts, Mac n cheese, kiwi slices
Thursday- hamburgers, homemade fries, apple slices
Friday- pork chop n rice casserole, veggies

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Menu Plan- February 12th-18th

I didn't make a couple things from my menu last week so I will be carrying them over. I'm still planning to not grocery shop till next weekend so I'll have to be creative this week.

Here goes:
Sunday- fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cupcakes for dessert
Monday- Italian crockpot porkchops, baked potatoes, broccoli
Tuesday- steak, fried potatoes, corn
Wednesday- tuna tetrazzini, peas, clementines
Thursday- onion porkchops, rice, peaches
Friday- long boy burgers (recipe from Pinterest),homemade fries
Saturday- Stromboli(recipe from Pinterest),chips, fruit salad

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Luscious Lemon Delight

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 2 (3.4-ounce) packages lemon instant pudding mix
  • 2 2/3 cups milk

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans and butter in a medium bowl and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an 11 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand to cool.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add 1 cup whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and fold in gently. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until thickened. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Long Boy "Burgers"



Ingredients:
2-4 (6-inch) sub rolls, split in half lengthwise
1 1/4 cup cornflakes, crushed
1/2 small onion, minced
1/2 cup whole or lowfat milk
6 tablespoons ketchup, separated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Adjust the oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.

1. Bake rolls, cut side up, on wire rack inside rimmed baking sheet until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine cornflakes, onion, milk, 4 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add meat and knead gently until well combined.

3. Top toasted rolls evenly with meat mixture, spreading meat to edges of rolls. Brush top of meat mixture evenly with remaining ketchup and bake until meat registers 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Top burgers with cheese and continue to bake until cheese melts, 3-4 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve.

Menu Plan- February 6th-11th

Yes I'm a couple days late posting but better late than never- right?  My goal is to not grocery shop except for the necessities until next weekend so the menu may be a bit choppy.  Although I did land some great bargain today that I'll use before next grocery shop!  I was able to get 10# potatoes, strawberries, bagels, porkchops, chicken legs,2  red peppers, cucumber, 4 kiwi all for only $11.

Here we go:
Monday-meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and oranges
Tuesday- chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, and apple slices
Wednesday- leftovers (ham, meatloaf, chicken & noodles, or baked spaghetti)
Thursday- beef stew, strawberry shortcakes
Friday- crockpot italian porkchops, baked potatoes, and steamed cauliflower
Saturday- fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravey, and broccoli

I haven't posted a recipe in a long time either- think I'll post one I found on Pinterest I can't wait to try- Lemon Delight. Yummy!!