Menu Monday

Healthier Baked Slow Cooker Chicken from Allrecipes.com

• Redskin Mashed Potatoes
• Healthier Baked Slow Cooker Chicken (new)
• Baked Chicken Nuggets
• French Bread Pizza

So, the pumpkin butter I made last week came out alright. It didn't thicken up as much as I would have liked but the flavor and texture are good. Sylvester seems to enjoy it and that's all that matters! 

I'm going to use a new recipe to cook the chicken this week, I'm interested in being able to cook the carrots in with the chicken - hello, time saver. I've never had a chicken in the crockpot take 10 hours, though that's what most of the recipes call for, they usually take 6-8 tops. I'll probably add the veggies after a few hours and see how that goes.

Menu Monday

Banana Crumb Muffins from Allrecipes.com

• Microwave Corn on the Cob (new)
• Banana Oat and Bran cookies
• Baked Slow Cooker Chicken
• Banana Crumb Muffins
• Pumpkin Butter (new)

I'm debating doubling the muffin recipe and freezing some of them. We do love muffins but I'm a slow cook and they take too long to make for breakfast - and I'm allergic to waking up any earlier than we already do - so we don't have them very often, unless they're the out of a bag, just add milk kind.

Menu Monday

Egg Salad from Allrecipes.com

Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla
Suzy's Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Chicken and Herbs
Egg Salad
Snack Time Granola Bars
French Bread Pizza

So... the construction we thought would be done last week... still on going. Still no new floor, still working on the door. Hopefully it will be done today. At least the sun is finally shining! I feel like it hasn't been out all week - which really starts to drag when you've got a toddler trapped inside. 

I also went to the dentist today and got my tooth fixed, yay. At least, I hope so. If this doesn't work it it means I have to have a root canal... Really, really hoping it's fixed.

I'm off to soak up some more sun before it goes away again. Sun and knitting, perfect way to spend the day.

Weekly Menu

4-Square Family Pizza
Pasta Bake
Shake and Bake Chicken

We're doing some remodeling this week so I tried to keep it easy and easily reheat-able  Yay for construction! If I get a chance I want to try to make some of this Amish Country Bread. The spring weather is making me want some boiled peanuts too, yum!

Menu Monday

Has been delayed... I'll have it up Wednesday. Sorry for the delay.

I hope everyone has a great week,
Holly

Menu Monday & Sly's Birthday!

Marshmallow Treats

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Double Decker Tacos
Buttery Cooked Carrots
Marshmallow Treats

Sly's birthday is this week! Huzzah! Doubly awesome because, well it's his birthday, and I don't have to cook! My Dad is also coming to visit too, triply (is that a word?) awesome! I also finish my finals this week, Thursday is my last one, EVER. So, so happy.

If you look at the "Parmesan Crusted Chicken" recipe it calls for 1/2 cup Mayo and I'll be substituting that for greek yogurt. Not only is it much better for us, we all like the little bit of tanginess that the yogurt adds. 

Menu Monday

Mashed Potatoes from Allrecipes.com

Grilled Chicken and Herbs
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (new)
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Crescent Pizza Rolls

With me trying to lose weight we've also been doing things like cold cuts sandwiches for lunch (high protein), which is actually what we're having for dinner tonight. Eating a lot of eggs for breakfast, chicken for dinner, etc. I need to get back into the habit of eating a salad with lunch or dinner or just replacing lunch/dinner with a salad. I'm going to look into making my own salad dressing, that should be interesting to say the least. ;)

Sorry about not having a menu last week. I made one up but never got around to posting it. Finals next weeks and then I'm done with school! Huzzah! The next two weeks can't go fast enough. I'll try to post the menu this week some time, we tried a couple new recipes, one of which I think will become a fast favorite.