Sunday, November 25, 2012

Menu Plan Monday


MONDAY
Homemade Hamburgers and buns
Homemade wedge fries
Salad


TUESDAY
Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread


WEDNESDAY
Spaghetti
12 Hour Bread
Salad


THURSDAY
Baked Chicken
Scalloped Potatoes
Salad



FRIDAY
Sweet and Sour Chicken (from the Freezer)
Rice
Salad

SATURDAY
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo


SUNDAY
LeftOvers
Salad

As always be sure to check out The Organizing Junkie every Monday

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Menu Plan Monday


I'm often asked where I get my ideas.....PINTEREST
I can't say to much more than that.  Lets be serious, of course I can say more!
I spend way to much time on Pinterest
I have however tried numerous things and been pleased.
However even getting recipes off Pinterest I still change them up to suit my family.  We try to stay away from processed foods and to eat as clean as we can.  Sticking to organic and Non-GMO foods as much as possible.
When ever I post a picture with my meal plan you can generally click on the picture and it will take you to my Pinterest, then you can click again and it will take you to the source with the recipe.

On to this week.  Nothing on my calendar as far as meetings.  I will remember to keep my more detailed meals early in the week and my easy go to meals later in the week when I have way less energy to make something.  My aim is to have a small grocery list.

MONDAY
Best Ever Beef Stew
Salad
Amazing no kneed Bread
  -I made this bread last week with organic white flour, it was fantastic.
I'm going to attempt to make it with some organic Kamut flour



TUESDAY
Beef and Kale Tacos
Homemade Tortillas
  -I'm going to try organic Kamut flour
Salad



WEDNESDAY
Tomato Basil Soup
Grilled Cheese
Cut Veggies


THURSDAY
Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken
(I have some organic Italian spices I'll use rather then the packaged Italian Dressing Mix)
Simple Scallop Potatoes



FRIDAY
Lasagna from the freezer
Salad
 

SATURDAY
Leftovers

SUNDAY
HOOTENANNY (Or Oven Pancake)
 -made with organic Kamut flour


This week I'm obviously checking out Kamut flour and we'll see how that goes.
For many more menu planning ideas be sure to check out The Organizing Junkie every Monday.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Super Cheater Cinnamon Rolls

My kids love love love cinnamon rolls.  When I can, I make them my no rise cinnamon rolls, but with my kids lack of sleeping in, I have been so tired and not been up to making them lately.

Much to my kids joy, I have discovered an even easier way to make cinnamon rolls!


Enter in Trader Joe's pre made pizza Dough!  Add some cinnamon, butter and brown sugar.  
And my kids are happy!

You really can't get more simple than that.
Turn your oven to 350
Dust your work surface with some flour and roll out the dough into a rough rectangle.  
This is a bit harder when you are tired.
This morning my butter was frozen so I sorta chunked it out onto the dough, 
normally when it's softer I used my hands to spread it out. 
 I think I went a bit overboard with the butter, but it was good.
Then you add the brown sugar and cinnamon, no measurements, sorry!
Gently roll the dough up and cut into pieces with a serrated knife.
When you put the pieces into the pan, you can leave a bit of room between them, 
but they won't rise much more.  
Bake for about a half an hour, but keep on eye on them.  
When they are turning a nice golden brown, they are done.

ENJOY!





Monday, November 5, 2012

Menu Plan Monday


I realized last week that right now I shouldn't be planning any meals that take extra effort for the end of the week.  I need to keep those at the start of the week when I seem to have more energy.  I didn't make the Eggs Up but rather pulled a meatloaf out of the freezer.

We have a pretty low key week.  Other than a visit from my homeschool teacher to see what I've been up to and Karate for the boy tonight we are free and clear.

Remember you can click on the picture of the meal to lead you to my pinterest page, then to the website with the recipe.

MONDAY
left over sweet and sour chicken and left over meatloaf
rice
salad

TUESDAY
Oven Baked Chimichangas
Homemade refried beans
Mexican Style Rice
 


WEDNESDAY
Quinoa Patties
Salad


THURSDAY
Baked Ziti and Sausage - from the Freezer
Salad

FRIDAY
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Salad
no-kneed bread


SATURDAY
Homemade Chicken Soup
Crackers
left over bread

SUNDAY
leftovers

I'm excited to try the no-kneed bread this week and my family always loves spaghetti.
For more menu planning ideas be sure to check out The Organizing Junkie