Last week, our menu was full of recipes that last the two of us days! Sometimes an easy week of less cooking is fantastic. Even for me.
Sunday we enjoyed a baked potato bar -- making our potatoes in the crockpot. It was fantastic. I loved having an easy dinner Sunday night... especially with all the SNOW. Would you believe that Saturday night we could see all the grass in our yard?!?
For dinner, we made our favorite Lasagna with Veggies and paired it with a slice of yummy, sweet potato bread. The pair was delicious -- look for the bread recipe this week too.
Tuesday I put a turkey breast in the crockpot before heading to campus. Frog Prince made some amazing Buca Garlic Mashed Potatoes to go along with the turkey, and we added some green peas for color. Delish.
Wednesday was leftover night #1: Lasagna.
Thursday morning we made French Toast out of a new sweet potato bread and enjoyed that as a nice change for breakfast. We had leftovers again for dinner.
Friday, we decided to change up the menu a bit and try a new recipe using the turkey in our fridge along with a whole bunch of bell peppers we scored for $1! It was a great stew and a new favorite around here. Don't worry, I'll post this recipe soon too.
Saturday morning we made apple muffins.
The rest of Saturday I spent in the kitchen baking meals for friends of ours -- granola, three cheese ziti, chicken and brown rice bake, cinnamon raisin bread, and a special dessert. It was a good baking day, and I'm so excited to deliver the food to the new parents. I'm praying the food will be a blessing as they transition back to both of them working full time.
This week, my sister is staying with me, as Frog Prince is traveling {again} for work. I joked that she should just move in for how much Frog Prince is on the road in the next month and has been since the beginning of 2011. We are very blessed in so many ways, and this is just one way through which we can serve Him. I'm looking forward to more time with my sister too.
Sunday
Brunch - Veggie Omelets, Applesauce
D - Island Chicken {new}, brown rice, veggies {new}
Dessert - Cherry Cream Cheese Cake {new}
Monday
B - Granola with blueberries
D - Leftovers
Tuesday
B - Scramble Melt, Broiled Grapefruit
D - Penne with Spinach and Chicken, broccoli
Dessert - Crockpot Apple Cake
{To do, make tortillas}
Wednesday
B - Granola and Yogurt
D - Pepper and Black Bean Quesadillas {new}
{To Do: Take bread out of freezer}
Thursday
B - Breakfast Wrap {new}, OJ
D - French Bread Pizza, steamed zucchini
Friday
B - Muffins {freezer}
D - Chicken and Barley Soup {new}, Bread
Dessert - Fruit-Filled Oatmeal Bars(?)
Saturday
B - Whole Wheat Bagels, Blueberry Cherry Preserve
L - Roasted Veggie Spread {new} on bagels
D - Veggie Rice, steamed broccoli
What are you most excited for on your menu this week?
