I can’t believe I’m making this post already. Sometimes I feel like the older I get, the faster time flies. I’m typing this in the kitchen as I watch fat little snowflakes fly through my backyard and listen to Moo make a huge mess downstairs in the playroom.  suitNtie and Boo are off having “man [...]

Wednesday 16- applewood BLTs and lemony crunchy potatoes Thursday 17- Braised Asian short ribs (NEW!) Friday 18- salad with pulled chicken, pecans and apples with raspberry vinaigrette Saturday 19- Mimi’s birthday! Chicken Marsala with broccoli sauteed in garlic and lemon, and homemade chocolate cake with chocolate frosting made by Boo! (Kids in the Kitchen) Sunday [...]

1. Tuesday – BBQ chicken quesadillas (NEW!) 2. Wednesday – chinese BBQ salmon (NEW!) 3. Thursday – pizza night (rustic chicken with artichoke, spinach and tomato)(NEW!) 4. Friday – takeout TBD – we’re having friends over for a Rock Band night 5. Saturday – FFY Buffet 6. Sunday – Superbowl Party!! DIY taco bar, buffalo [...]

Our first full meal plan for 2011!  Cheers! Format is changing a smidge…I’ve tried weekly, and biweekly, but I will now be doing two menu plans a month because I do my grocery shopping twice a month (suitNtie gets paid on that schedule). I’ve had several episodes of finding a few days where I hadn’t [...]

Week 1: The Recovery 27. Monday – mini beef wellingtons with leftover roasted veggies. (forgot to bring the app wellingtons to Sunday’s holiday celebration) 28. Tuesday -  grilled chicken with gorgonzola, walnuts and bacon 29. Wednesday – hot dogs and chili dogs 30. Thursday – comfort food night – baked ziti with fresh mozzarella 31. [...]

Monday – steak tips marinated in Tastefully Simple Bayou Bourbon Glaze, roasted potatoes Tuesday – pasta with meatballs Wednesday – filet on the George Foreman (I have no grill pan, sigh), mashed potatoes, green beans. Thursday – pork cutlets with parsnips and grapes Friday – margherita whole wheat pizza Saturday – chicken with white beans [...]

Keeping it relatively simple and economical right now with the holidays coming. Lots of comfort food as well as budget friendly items.  Fortunately, I don’t have to skimp on flavor (Campbell’s soup a notable exception, ha). 29. Monday – grilled kielbasa sliders on homemade rolls and french fries Tuesday – crunchy parmesan chicken tenders Wednesday [...]

Monday – grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup. Making chili for suitNtie. Tuesday – chicken pot pie Wednesday – spaghetti & meatballs Thursday – salad with grilled chicken Friday – Sam’s zucchini quiche, with salad Saturday – FFY because I will be working on food for Moo’s 2nd birthday! Sunday – Happy birthday, Moo! Leftovers [...]

Monday – Thanksgiving turkey burgers Tuesday – chicken noodle soup Wednesday – low fat turkey and bean nachos Thursday – french dip sandwiches Friday – scrambled egg enchiladas with black bean sauce Saturday – FFY buffet Sunday – pizza night TBD – we’ll be recovering from our lung cancer walk in the city Monday – [...]

Monday – Bertolli’s chicken, linguine and roasted tomatoes Tuesday – beef tacos Wednesday -  pork dumplings and rice Thursday – sandwiches and chips Friday – pizza night – margherita Saturday – marinated steak tips Sunday – orange chicken for suitNtie, hot dogs for kids Monday – chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese Tuesday – baked [...]