I finally made it to Wal-Mart. Guess what? No Progresso Chicken Enchilada Soup. They were completely out, and several other varieties were dangerously low. (I guess people are getting ready for the big freeze tomorrow night.) I checked and double-checked for something I could substitute, but the only thing that came even close was Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup. I bought two cans, which is slightly more than the one can of Progresso, but I'm not sure what I want to do with it.
Do I make the recipe as directed, substituting the new soup? Or do I make my own recipe up using the new soup and some of the basic ingredients from the original recipe? I've got a little while to think on it before it's time to start getting it ready. I do know I don't want to rearrange my menu right now.
Hmmmmm...
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, February 15, 2010
Menu Plan Monday 2010-05
Argh!!! The snow last week totally messed up my schedule, but at least I kept to my menu plan. :o)
Monday
Omelets - Since I have to run errands and grocery shop today, I'm going to use my buy one/get one free coupon on two dozen eggs.
Tuesday
Meatloaf, corn casserole, steamed broccoli, and salad
Panera Bread - Happy birthday, Billy!
Wednesday
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Applesauce Meatloaf, corn casserole, steamed broccoli
Thursday
Lasaga, Caesar salad, Italian herb bread, and brownies a la mode - Dr. John and Carolyn Hannah are going to come over for dinner and catching up. I haven't had a good talk with Carolyn in several months!
Friday
Leftovers - and plenty of them!
Saturday
Out with my family to celebrate birthdays!
Sunday
Leftovers (I'm sure there will be plenty) or sandwiches
For more menu plan ideas, click here.
Monday
Omelets - Since I have to run errands and grocery shop today, I'm going to use my buy one/get one free coupon on two dozen eggs.
Tuesday
Panera Bread - Happy birthday, Billy!
Wednesday
Applesauce Meatloaf, corn casserole, steamed broccoli
Thursday
Lasaga, Caesar salad, Italian herb bread, and brownies a la mode - Dr. John and Carolyn Hannah are going to come over for dinner and catching up. I haven't had a good talk with Carolyn in several months!
Friday
Leftovers - and plenty of them!
Saturday
Out with my family to celebrate birthdays!
Sunday
Leftovers (I'm sure there will be plenty) or sandwiches
For more menu plan ideas, click here.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Menu Plan Monday 2010-03
We had to go out of town last week for a funeral, so part of that menu plan will be carrying over to this week.
Monday
Homemade Pizza - It'll be just us this time. The Chisholms are going to come over later this month.
Tuesday
Chipotle-Panko Breaded Chicken Strips, Creamed Corn, Salad, Homemade Rolls
I forgot LOST was going to be premiering, so I changed our menu to whatever's quick and doesn't require much clean-up.
Wednesday
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad,Homemade Rolls
Homemade rolls weren't necessary since I remembered to get croutons for the salad.
Thursday
Baked Rotini, Salad, Italian Herb Bread
Friday
Leftovers
Saturday
It's Jacob's birthday, so he gets to choose where to eat. He wants Double Dave's pizza. No surprise there!
Super Bowl Sunday
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - In honor of the Saints! Who dat?!?
For more menu plan ideas, click here.
Monday
Homemade Pizza - It'll be just us this time. The Chisholms are going to come over later this month.
Tuesday
I forgot LOST was going to be premiering, so I changed our menu to whatever's quick and doesn't require much clean-up.
Wednesday
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad,
Homemade rolls weren't necessary since I remembered to get croutons for the salad.
Thursday
Baked Rotini, Salad, Italian Herb Bread
Friday
Leftovers
Saturday
It's Jacob's birthday, so he gets to choose where to eat. He wants Double Dave's pizza. No surprise there!
Super Bowl Sunday
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - In honor of the Saints! Who dat?!?
For more menu plan ideas, click here.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Menu Plan Monday 2010-01
I lost track of all the old Menu Plan Mondays I used to participate in, so I thought I'd start numbering them differently this year.
Monday
chicken quesadillas with homemade salsa
Tuesday
homemade pizza
Wednesday
taco soup and tortilla chips
Thursday
leftover night
Friday
omelets
Saturday
sandwiches - This is our usual fare for nights our small group meets.
Sunday
sandwiches or cereal - And this is our usual fare on Sunday nights while AWANA is in session. If there are still some leftovers to eat, you're in luck.
Click here for more menu plan ideas.
Monday
chicken quesadillas with homemade salsa
Tuesday
homemade pizza
Wednesday
taco soup and tortilla chips
Thursday
leftover night
Friday
omelets
Saturday
sandwiches - This is our usual fare for nights our small group meets.
Sunday
sandwiches or cereal - And this is our usual fare on Sunday nights while AWANA is in session. If there are still some leftovers to eat, you're in luck.
Click here for more menu plan ideas.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Go Greek!
Our family went to the 51st Annual Greek Food Festival this weekend. The boys had been looking forward to it for a week, so after Saturday morning's soccer, we came home, changed clothes, and headed out for our much-anticipated lunch.
The boys and I each got Chicken Souvlaki - chunks of marinated chicken grilled on skewers, placed in a fresh pita with tzatziki (cucumber yogurt) sauce, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion (mine only). Billy had a Greek Sausage in a pita with tzatziki and onions, and for "dessert", a Tiropita (baked phyllo dough filled with feta cheese, eggs, and seasonings). I enjoyed a few bites of his tiropita, but the boys didn't want any. They didn't like it last year.
I really enjoyed listening to the live music while I ate. I told the boys it made me want to get up and dance, but they begged me not to - not that I would have! I just chair-danced instead. I'd like to find a CD with some catchy Greek music on it, but not any singing. (Oh, Billy said the instruments they were playing were called "bouzoukis". I never knew that's what my mom meant when she would tell me, "Get your bouzouki in here!")
On our way to tour the church again, we stopped to watch the dancers on stage. The boys had just finished and we missed seeing them, but one of them kept standing on the stage near the steps and dancing while the instructor was trying to shoo him down. No, this wasn't a preschooler or kindergartner, either. He looked to be about 10! A few minutes later, the girls took to the stage and danced.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is beautiful. The sanctuary is in the shape of a cross and has biblical murals and mosaics on the upper walls, ceiling, and domes. Unfortunately my camera batteries were dead, so I'll have to wait until next year to take any pictures of it. We talked briefly with one of the priests there. He said their Saturday evening services are done in English and the Sunday liturgy services are in Greek. We may go to one so we can experience the different culture and worship style. Billy went to a few Orthodox services while on Patmos.
We bought some homemade baklava to bring home and will probably have some of it for dessert tonight after eating our Mediterranean Hummus Pizza. Billy bought a new bouriki (Greek coffeepot) and some imported Greek coffee. I'm glad I got my "Opa!" apron last year because they didn't have any this year. They either said "Yia Yia's Cooking" (Grandma's cooking") or "51st Annual Greek Food Festival". I did see some nice wall plaques for the kitchen that said different things in Greek, but they were too expensive.
What's Cooking?
I found a new meme that's just perfect for me on Mondays: Menu Plan Monday. Now I can share my weekly menus with other people who post theirs on their blogs. I'm hoping to find some interesting new recipes to try - and to continue sharing some of my favorites.
Here's the plan for this week:
Monday: Mediterranean Hummus Pizza (I've had to put this off twice, but I will make it tonight! Sorry for those who recommended I make my own hummus, but I've had a heck of a time trying to find chickpeas and tahini paste. Wal-Mart doesn't carry it - and my Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market seems to have quit carrying hummus as well! Hopefully Billy can pick some up from Fadi's today; if not, I'll call a few local grocery stores to see who has it.)
Tuesday: leftovers or sandwiches (I have a meeting, Billy has class, and the boys will have a sitter.)
Wednesday: Vegetable Soup (Yes, the temperature probably be in the 90s that day, but I'm so ready for soup. And if I don't start soup nights this week, cold weather will be over before I get to make all the ones I want!)
Thursday: leftover soup (I need a minimum of cooking and cleaning on Thursday nights. That's when I park in front of the TV for the night: Survivor, CSI, and ER.)
Friday: ??? (Billy's parents are coming this weekend and we'll probably get take-out or have sandwiches.)
Saturday: OUT! (We'll pick a fun restaurant to go to. There's a new Japanese restaurant called "Iron Chefs" nearby, but I don't know if it has officially opened yet. We've got tons of places to choose from, though.)
Sunday: sandwiches (When we get home from AWANA around 7:00, it's too late and I'm too tired to cook!)
Not a very inspiring menu this week. Next week will be better.
The boys and I each got Chicken Souvlaki - chunks of marinated chicken grilled on skewers, placed in a fresh pita with tzatziki (cucumber yogurt) sauce, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion (mine only). Billy had a Greek Sausage in a pita with tzatziki and onions, and for "dessert", a Tiropita (baked phyllo dough filled with feta cheese, eggs, and seasonings). I enjoyed a few bites of his tiropita, but the boys didn't want any. They didn't like it last year.
I really enjoyed listening to the live music while I ate. I told the boys it made me want to get up and dance, but they begged me not to - not that I would have! I just chair-danced instead. I'd like to find a CD with some catchy Greek music on it, but not any singing. (Oh, Billy said the instruments they were playing were called "bouzoukis". I never knew that's what my mom meant when she would tell me, "Get your bouzouki in here!")
On our way to tour the church again, we stopped to watch the dancers on stage. The boys had just finished and we missed seeing them, but one of them kept standing on the stage near the steps and dancing while the instructor was trying to shoo him down. No, this wasn't a preschooler or kindergartner, either. He looked to be about 10! A few minutes later, the girls took to the stage and danced.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is beautiful. The sanctuary is in the shape of a cross and has biblical murals and mosaics on the upper walls, ceiling, and domes. Unfortunately my camera batteries were dead, so I'll have to wait until next year to take any pictures of it. We talked briefly with one of the priests there. He said their Saturday evening services are done in English and the Sunday liturgy services are in Greek. We may go to one so we can experience the different culture and worship style. Billy went to a few Orthodox services while on Patmos.
We bought some homemade baklava to bring home and will probably have some of it for dessert tonight after eating our Mediterranean Hummus Pizza. Billy bought a new bouriki (Greek coffeepot) and some imported Greek coffee. I'm glad I got my "Opa!" apron last year because they didn't have any this year. They either said "Yia Yia's Cooking" (Grandma's cooking") or "51st Annual Greek Food Festival". I did see some nice wall plaques for the kitchen that said different things in Greek, but they were too expensive.
What's Cooking?
I found a new meme that's just perfect for me on Mondays: Menu Plan Monday. Now I can share my weekly menus with other people who post theirs on their blogs. I'm hoping to find some interesting new recipes to try - and to continue sharing some of my favorites.
Here's the plan for this week:
Monday: Mediterranean Hummus Pizza (I've had to put this off twice, but I will make it tonight! Sorry for those who recommended I make my own hummus, but I've had a heck of a time trying to find chickpeas and tahini paste. Wal-Mart doesn't carry it - and my Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market seems to have quit carrying hummus as well! Hopefully Billy can pick some up from Fadi's today; if not, I'll call a few local grocery stores to see who has it.)
Tuesday: leftovers or sandwiches (I have a meeting, Billy has class, and the boys will have a sitter.)
Wednesday: Vegetable Soup (Yes, the temperature probably be in the 90s that day, but I'm so ready for soup. And if I don't start soup nights this week, cold weather will be over before I get to make all the ones I want!)
Thursday: leftover soup (I need a minimum of cooking and cleaning on Thursday nights. That's when I park in front of the TV for the night: Survivor, CSI, and ER.)
Friday: ??? (Billy's parents are coming this weekend and we'll probably get take-out or have sandwiches.)
Saturday: OUT! (We'll pick a fun restaurant to go to. There's a new Japanese restaurant called "Iron Chefs" nearby, but I don't know if it has officially opened yet. We've got tons of places to choose from, though.)
Sunday: sandwiches (When we get home from AWANA around 7:00, it's too late and I'm too tired to cook!)
Not a very inspiring menu this week. Next week will be better.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Monday Memories: Packing
This time last year, I was too busy to blog much. We had found a house to rent and were getting ready to move into it the first weekend of September. I only blogged once last August. In it I answered a meme, wrote about first grade preparations, and shared the latest in my Pampered Chef business. You can read that post here.
What's Cooking?
Tonight: Tuscan Chicken over Angel Hair Pasta, Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Mushrooms in Garlic Butter Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad
Wednesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday: Garden Veggie Pizza (on that delicious homemade pizza crust I tried last week!)
Friday: fast food
Saturday: leftover pizza
Sunday: Family Fiesta at church - catered by El Fenix, dramatic presentation by Reg Grant (DTS professor), dessert auction
Speaking of Mexican food...
I really miss Trejo's back home. We like El Fenix really well. We've tried two other Mexican restaurants lately, too. Martinez' Mexican Restaurant is good but not great. Enchilada's was good the first time we ate there; we were less than impressed the second time and probably won't go back. I've heard Chuy's is really good, but I haven't been there yet.
But no place is like Trejo's. I really want to go back there again sometime.
Checking my List
I had a few days last week to do some things on my own while the boys stayed with my parents. I actually made a list because last time they were gone, I forgot half of what I wanted to do and ended up missing out. Let's see how I did...
1. I did browse the shops at Tanger Outlet Mall on my way back home, but I didn't find anything. I did get my "Blueberry Chocolates", and they're really good. I think the manufacturer needs to change the description on the back of the package, though. It reads "a huge, tart blueberry..." It's actually a tiny dried blueberry dipped in creamy milk chocolate, then covered with a smooth blueberry-flavored confection. Billy doesn't like blueberries much and, after I read the description on the package, said he wouldn't try it just because of the language. It sounds like something from the J. Peterman catalog (of Seinfeld fame).
2. I waited until Saturday to go to the Rock Barrell. I've been trying to get Mama there for quite some time, and this weekend I finally did. Her eyes lit up when she walked through the door - all the rocks and minerals and fossils. That's just her thing. Melissa and Lindsay went, too. I'm not sure what they were expecting, but they were pleasantly surprised. The three of us bought beads for making necklaces. I helped them make theirs Saturday night, then spent a good part of Sunday afternoon making a necklace, a watchband, and a bracelet for myself in black, turquoise, and silver. Once I finish up with them, I'll post a picture. (I also found a turquoise and brown donut to use when I remake a necklace Aunt Sue gave me. That's my next project.)
3. No golf. No time. Too hot.
4. I loved the gellato from Paciugo at NorthPark Center. After tasting Rose, which was light but a little too sweet, I chose Butter Pecan, Turtle Cheesecake, and Chocolate Chocolate Chip. Great combination! I think I liked the Chocolate Chocolate Chip best. The lady I had given the Pampered Chef catalog to wasn't there, but there were about a million other people milling around. I kept wondering why in the world there were so many people in the mall, then I saw a sign declaring the tax-free weekend. I don't like crowds and didn't want to feel like a salmon swimming upstream, so I left.
5. There aren't nearly as many antique stores in Forney as I thought there would be. There used to be a long row of them right off Hwy. 80, but as I drove past on my way home from dropping off the boys, I only saw 2 or 3. I didn't feel like stopping then, and I never made it to the one I visited about a year ago.
6. I didn't get around to working in my closet. Maybe tomorrow...
7. I didn't scrapbook, either. I figured that would be something to do after I worked in my closet and found all my stuff.
8. On Friday, Billy took me to lunch at Fadi's. It was just as good as ever! We both got a salad with marinated mushrooms, spinach, and dried cranberries and a serving of their delicious roasted cauliflower. I ate most of my whole wheat pita with some of Billy's hummus. I drank a glass of strawberry juice with my meal. It was really good! I tasted Billy's Magic Drink (with 12 fruits and vegetables in it), and it was really good, too. It had a distinctive flavor that I'm still having trouble identifying.
9. I browsed a few stores, but I didn't buy anything. I was looking for a pair of sandals or cute brown flip flops since the sandals I've been wearing for years are finally tearing up. I saw the same cute pair at a couple of different stores, but I didn't buy them. Maybe I'll go back after payday and see if they've been marked down any.
10. I spent my Barnes & Noble gift card, but I got Red River at Half-Price Books (for half price) and was able to get a different book with my gift card. Our local Barnes & Noble is small and goes by the name of Bookstop. Its parking lot is closed off because of road construction, so you have to go around the long way to get there. As I pulled up to one of many front-row parking spaces, I saw signs in the windows announcing their "Final Closing Sale". Everything was 20% off, with some items marked at 30% off. I found two books for the boys in addition to Build it Big for myself (business-related reading).
11. I didn't wander leisurely through the library. Instead I drove up and stuck my almost-due movies in through the book drop on the side of the building. I never even got around to watching my two movies.
12. Friday morning I was all set to stroll through the Arboretum. I was dressed comfortably, had my camera ready, and was going to be there shortly after it opened for the day. As I backed out of my driveway, raindrops started falling on my windshield. As I drove around the block, the rain started falling harder, so I went back home. I checked the radar and it didn't show anything in the area of the Arboretum, but you never can tell when something's going to pop up, and I didn't want to pay my admission and get rained out. I'll try again another day.
13. I didn't open any school books. I'll get to that this week since we'll be starting school Monday. Yes, I put it off another week. This week is full of various appointments and meetings.
Three fun things I did that weren't on my list:
1. Lunch at Panera Bread on Thursday. I took my book (What's so Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey) and read while I waited for my Portobello & Mozzarella Panini and my Cheddar Broccoli Soup and French Bread to be brought to my table. I enjoyed every last bit! I love Panera!
2. Supper at Romano's Macaroni Grill on Thursday. Billy and I went up to Plano for that since the one a few miles from here closed down. I ate Chicken Toscana Soup and Chicken Canneloni. Both were excellent. Billy's Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Tortellini was really good, too. (That coming from someone who doesn't like tomato soup!)
3. After supper, we walked through Whole Foods Market, a mostly-organic grocery store. It was fun seeing all the cheeses, olives, granolas, dried fruits and lentils and beans, etc. I was hoping to glimpse Lisa Whelchel (Blaire, The Facts of Life) while I was there, but I didn't. (I've heard she shops there. I met her at a local Lifeway book-signing event she did a year or so ago. Shortly after that I learned she lives in Plano.)
All this has made me tired, and it's late, so I think I'll head off to bed...
Good night!
What's Cooking?
Tonight: Tuscan Chicken over Angel Hair Pasta, Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Mushrooms in Garlic Butter Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad
Wednesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday: Garden Veggie Pizza (on that delicious homemade pizza crust I tried last week!)
Friday: fast food
Saturday: leftover pizza
Sunday: Family Fiesta at church - catered by El Fenix, dramatic presentation by Reg Grant (DTS professor), dessert auction
Speaking of Mexican food...
I really miss Trejo's back home. We like El Fenix really well. We've tried two other Mexican restaurants lately, too. Martinez' Mexican Restaurant is good but not great. Enchilada's was good the first time we ate there; we were less than impressed the second time and probably won't go back. I've heard Chuy's is really good, but I haven't been there yet.
But no place is like Trejo's. I really want to go back there again sometime.
Checking my List
I had a few days last week to do some things on my own while the boys stayed with my parents. I actually made a list because last time they were gone, I forgot half of what I wanted to do and ended up missing out. Let's see how I did...
1. I did browse the shops at Tanger Outlet Mall on my way back home, but I didn't find anything. I did get my "Blueberry Chocolates", and they're really good. I think the manufacturer needs to change the description on the back of the package, though. It reads "a huge, tart blueberry..." It's actually a tiny dried blueberry dipped in creamy milk chocolate, then covered with a smooth blueberry-flavored confection. Billy doesn't like blueberries much and, after I read the description on the package, said he wouldn't try it just because of the language. It sounds like something from the J. Peterman catalog (of Seinfeld fame).
2. I waited until Saturday to go to the Rock Barrell. I've been trying to get Mama there for quite some time, and this weekend I finally did. Her eyes lit up when she walked through the door - all the rocks and minerals and fossils. That's just her thing. Melissa and Lindsay went, too. I'm not sure what they were expecting, but they were pleasantly surprised. The three of us bought beads for making necklaces. I helped them make theirs Saturday night, then spent a good part of Sunday afternoon making a necklace, a watchband, and a bracelet for myself in black, turquoise, and silver. Once I finish up with them, I'll post a picture. (I also found a turquoise and brown donut to use when I remake a necklace Aunt Sue gave me. That's my next project.)
3. No golf. No time. Too hot.
4. I loved the gellato from Paciugo at NorthPark Center. After tasting Rose, which was light but a little too sweet, I chose Butter Pecan, Turtle Cheesecake, and Chocolate Chocolate Chip. Great combination! I think I liked the Chocolate Chocolate Chip best. The lady I had given the Pampered Chef catalog to wasn't there, but there were about a million other people milling around. I kept wondering why in the world there were so many people in the mall, then I saw a sign declaring the tax-free weekend. I don't like crowds and didn't want to feel like a salmon swimming upstream, so I left.
5. There aren't nearly as many antique stores in Forney as I thought there would be. There used to be a long row of them right off Hwy. 80, but as I drove past on my way home from dropping off the boys, I only saw 2 or 3. I didn't feel like stopping then, and I never made it to the one I visited about a year ago.
6. I didn't get around to working in my closet. Maybe tomorrow...
7. I didn't scrapbook, either. I figured that would be something to do after I worked in my closet and found all my stuff.
8. On Friday, Billy took me to lunch at Fadi's. It was just as good as ever! We both got a salad with marinated mushrooms, spinach, and dried cranberries and a serving of their delicious roasted cauliflower. I ate most of my whole wheat pita with some of Billy's hummus. I drank a glass of strawberry juice with my meal. It was really good! I tasted Billy's Magic Drink (with 12 fruits and vegetables in it), and it was really good, too. It had a distinctive flavor that I'm still having trouble identifying.
9. I browsed a few stores, but I didn't buy anything. I was looking for a pair of sandals or cute brown flip flops since the sandals I've been wearing for years are finally tearing up. I saw the same cute pair at a couple of different stores, but I didn't buy them. Maybe I'll go back after payday and see if they've been marked down any.
10. I spent my Barnes & Noble gift card, but I got Red River at Half-Price Books (for half price) and was able to get a different book with my gift card. Our local Barnes & Noble is small and goes by the name of Bookstop. Its parking lot is closed off because of road construction, so you have to go around the long way to get there. As I pulled up to one of many front-row parking spaces, I saw signs in the windows announcing their "Final Closing Sale". Everything was 20% off, with some items marked at 30% off. I found two books for the boys in addition to Build it Big for myself (business-related reading).
11. I didn't wander leisurely through the library. Instead I drove up and stuck my almost-due movies in through the book drop on the side of the building. I never even got around to watching my two movies.
12. Friday morning I was all set to stroll through the Arboretum. I was dressed comfortably, had my camera ready, and was going to be there shortly after it opened for the day. As I backed out of my driveway, raindrops started falling on my windshield. As I drove around the block, the rain started falling harder, so I went back home. I checked the radar and it didn't show anything in the area of the Arboretum, but you never can tell when something's going to pop up, and I didn't want to pay my admission and get rained out. I'll try again another day.
13. I didn't open any school books. I'll get to that this week since we'll be starting school Monday. Yes, I put it off another week. This week is full of various appointments and meetings.
Three fun things I did that weren't on my list:
1. Lunch at Panera Bread on Thursday. I took my book (What's so Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey) and read while I waited for my Portobello & Mozzarella Panini and my Cheddar Broccoli Soup and French Bread to be brought to my table. I enjoyed every last bit! I love Panera!
2. Supper at Romano's Macaroni Grill on Thursday. Billy and I went up to Plano for that since the one a few miles from here closed down. I ate Chicken Toscana Soup and Chicken Canneloni. Both were excellent. Billy's Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Tortellini was really good, too. (That coming from someone who doesn't like tomato soup!)
3. After supper, we walked through Whole Foods Market, a mostly-organic grocery store. It was fun seeing all the cheeses, olives, granolas, dried fruits and lentils and beans, etc. I was hoping to glimpse Lisa Whelchel (Blaire, The Facts of Life) while I was there, but I didn't. (I've heard she shops there. I met her at a local Lifeway book-signing event she did a year or so ago. Shortly after that I learned she lives in Plano.)
All this has made me tired, and it's late, so I think I'll head off to bed...
Good night!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday Memories: Monk
A year ago, I was raving about my first episode of Monk. Since then, I've watched almost every recent episode, all of season 1 (my new DVD collection), and several marathons. I'm definitely hooked! That's probably because I have so many of my own Monkish quirks. I must say, though - I get it honest!
If you've never taken the opportunity to watch Monk, I highly recommend you do so. You won't regret it!
What's Cooking?
Monday: Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Chutney, Salad, Yeast Rolls
Tuesday: Blackened Tilapia, Spicy Mac & Cheese, Steamed Brocolli
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: Grilled Chicken Marinated in Olive Oil and Rosemary, Roasted Italian Seasoned White and Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans
Friday: ??? (Caleb wants to go out and celebrate the end of his swimming lessons. He's done so well!)
Saturday: ??? (I'm wanting to make some specialty burgers, but I haven't decided what flavor I want to go with yet.)
Sunday: Omelets
What are you cooking?
If you've never taken the opportunity to watch Monk, I highly recommend you do so. You won't regret it!
What's Cooking?
Monday: Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Chutney, Salad, Yeast Rolls
Tuesday: Blackened Tilapia, Spicy Mac & Cheese, Steamed Brocolli
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: Grilled Chicken Marinated in Olive Oil and Rosemary, Roasted Italian Seasoned White and Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans
Friday: ??? (Caleb wants to go out and celebrate the end of his swimming lessons. He's done so well!)
Saturday: ??? (I'm wanting to make some specialty burgers, but I haven't decided what flavor I want to go with yet.)
Sunday: Omelets
What are you cooking?
Friday, July 20, 2007
Cooking with Rosemary
I love to cook with rosemary! I first tried it when I was given a rosemary plant at a ladies' retreat I attended over a year ago. I loved the way it smelled, but I had no idea what to use it on.
Not long after I got it, I made some delicious roasted rosemary potatoes. I was so excited that I had fresh herbs to cook with because that was something I had been wanting to do for a long time. Then I went away for 10 days. When I returned home, my rosemary was dead.
I never replaced it, but I did buy some rosemary seeds when Caleb was studying plants in science. We planted several things in small cups so we could watch them grow and record their progress in his science notebook: tomatoes, basil, mint, and parsley. (I got the rosemary seeds later and ended up forgetting about them.) Everything sprouted really quickly and started growing well, but we never got around to repotting them into something bigger, so they died.
I had some cuttings of different things that we planted also: aloe vera, jade, bromeliad, and an airplane plant. The jade and the airplane plant are doing well. The new growth on the aloe vera looks healthy, but the old growth looks yellow and sickly. (It still works wonders on burns and small cuts, though!) The bromeliad died. A week ago I finally took its soil-filled pot and planted my rosemary seeds. (I found one sprout when I checked it this morning!)
I didn't want to wait who-knows-how-long until my rosemary plant is big enough to use, so I bought some fresh rosemary sprigs at the grocery store the other day. Last night we had a wonderful meal: Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops, Roasted Sweet Potatoes (seasoned with a mix from Wal-Mart), pineapple chunks, and green salad. Jacob loved the pork "chocks" and kept wanting more; he spit out his sweet potatoes. Caleb loved the sweet potatoes and ate two servings; he ate the few bites of pork chop on his plate and said it was just okay. Billy and I loved all of it, and I decided I need to make sweet potatoes more often. I think next week or the week after, I'll make a mixture of roasted sweet and white potatoes, seasoned with salt and rosemary. I also want to marinate some chicken breasts with rosemary and grill them.
Now I need to branch out and try some other fresh herbs. Basil is next. That will be great in the Greek Pita Pizzas I make!
What Else Is Cooking?
I used to post my weekly menus on my blog, but after I while I got away from it. Since I'm such a foodie and love to share my food (ideas) as much as much as I love to eat it, I thought I'd try to start posting my menus again.
This week:
Monday: Spaghetti Warehouse (We had a surprise coupon to use and it expired Monday. We "won" a free appetizer so we chose the Sicilian Sampler. It had fried mozzarella sticks, Parmesan-crusted chicken strips, and fried ravioli. Caleb said it was as good as mine.)
Tuesday: Chili-Cheese Corn Dogs
Wednesday: leftovers from Spaghetti Warehouse
Thursday: Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple Chunks, Green Salad
Friday: ??? (I had a show for tonight, but it got cancelled this morning because of the severity of my host's morning sickness.)
Saturday: Spinach Fruit Salad with Grilled Chicken and a specialty bread from Panera Bread (Jay, Allison, and Grant are coming for dinner and they're bringing dessert.)
Sunday: Tuscan Paninis, Fresh Fruit
Next week:
Monday: Homemade Pizzas with Fresh Mozzarella, Black Olives, and Portobello Mushrooms
Tuesday: Green Salad with Crab, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday: Crab Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit
Thursday: Frito Pie, Green Salad (The boys have never had this delicious concoction, but I'm sure they'll love it since they like chili and cheese on their corn dogs and hot dogs!)
Friday: ??? (I have a show scheduled for that night.)
Saturday: ??? (Our small group from church is supposed to meet that night.)
Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Green Salad
Bon appetite!
Not long after I got it, I made some delicious roasted rosemary potatoes. I was so excited that I had fresh herbs to cook with because that was something I had been wanting to do for a long time. Then I went away for 10 days. When I returned home, my rosemary was dead.
I never replaced it, but I did buy some rosemary seeds when Caleb was studying plants in science. We planted several things in small cups so we could watch them grow and record their progress in his science notebook: tomatoes, basil, mint, and parsley. (I got the rosemary seeds later and ended up forgetting about them.) Everything sprouted really quickly and started growing well, but we never got around to repotting them into something bigger, so they died.
I had some cuttings of different things that we planted also: aloe vera, jade, bromeliad, and an airplane plant. The jade and the airplane plant are doing well. The new growth on the aloe vera looks healthy, but the old growth looks yellow and sickly. (It still works wonders on burns and small cuts, though!) The bromeliad died. A week ago I finally took its soil-filled pot and planted my rosemary seeds. (I found one sprout when I checked it this morning!)
I didn't want to wait who-knows-how-long until my rosemary plant is big enough to use, so I bought some fresh rosemary sprigs at the grocery store the other day. Last night we had a wonderful meal: Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops, Roasted Sweet Potatoes (seasoned with a mix from Wal-Mart), pineapple chunks, and green salad. Jacob loved the pork "chocks" and kept wanting more; he spit out his sweet potatoes. Caleb loved the sweet potatoes and ate two servings; he ate the few bites of pork chop on his plate and said it was just okay. Billy and I loved all of it, and I decided I need to make sweet potatoes more often. I think next week or the week after, I'll make a mixture of roasted sweet and white potatoes, seasoned with salt and rosemary. I also want to marinate some chicken breasts with rosemary and grill them.
Now I need to branch out and try some other fresh herbs. Basil is next. That will be great in the Greek Pita Pizzas I make!
What Else Is Cooking?
I used to post my weekly menus on my blog, but after I while I got away from it. Since I'm such a foodie and love to share my food (ideas) as much as much as I love to eat it, I thought I'd try to start posting my menus again.
This week:
Monday: Spaghetti Warehouse (We had a surprise coupon to use and it expired Monday. We "won" a free appetizer so we chose the Sicilian Sampler. It had fried mozzarella sticks, Parmesan-crusted chicken strips, and fried ravioli. Caleb said it was as good as mine.)
Tuesday: Chili-Cheese Corn Dogs
Wednesday: leftovers from Spaghetti Warehouse
Thursday: Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple Chunks, Green Salad
Friday: ??? (I had a show for tonight, but it got cancelled this morning because of the severity of my host's morning sickness.)
Saturday: Spinach Fruit Salad with Grilled Chicken and a specialty bread from Panera Bread (Jay, Allison, and Grant are coming for dinner and they're bringing dessert.)
Sunday: Tuscan Paninis, Fresh Fruit
Next week:
Monday: Homemade Pizzas with Fresh Mozzarella, Black Olives, and Portobello Mushrooms
Tuesday: Green Salad with Crab, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday: Crab Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit
Thursday: Frito Pie, Green Salad (The boys have never had this delicious concoction, but I'm sure they'll love it since they like chili and cheese on their corn dogs and hot dogs!)
Friday: ??? (I have a show scheduled for that night.)
Saturday: ??? (Our small group from church is supposed to meet that night.)
Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Green Salad
Bon appetite!
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